At Selah, we are deeply saddened by the loss of life and freedom caused by the Israel-Hamas War, and we continue to pray fervently for peace. We also recognize the importance of having a thoughtful plan for resuming our biblical tours to the area in 2025.
We are using a proposed three-stage ceasefire plan to determine when it will be safe and appropriate to recommence our tours. The stages are as follows:
Stage 1: A six-week ceasefire and the return of some hostages.
Stage 2: A permanent ceasefire and the release of remaining hostages.
Stage 3: The lifting of the blockade on the Gaza Strip and the rebuilding of Gaza.
Once Stage 1 commences, our Director, Lisa Tarzia, will travel to Israel on a reconnaissance trip to ensure all preparations are in place to welcome our clients. Selah tours will resume once Stage 2, the permanent ceasefire, is established.
The focus of Selah tours to Israel and Palestine is to explore and experience biblical sites, aiming to deepen and transform our Christian faith. While we want to support all those affected by the war, we believe it is inappropriate to conduct leisure activities during an active conflict in the region.
We will continue to closely monitor the situation and, more importantly, continue to pray for peace and the spreading of the gospel of good news and great joy.
