Dr. José Benjamín Pérez Matos Arrives In Israel to Support the Population in the Aftermath of the Conflict

TEL AVIV – In a context marked by the recent aftermath of the war, Dr. José Benjamín Pérez Matos arrived in Israel this Thursday, July 3, leading an international delegation with a clear objective: to accompany, support, and express active solidarity with the Israeli people in the areas most affected by the conflict.

The trip, which involved complex logistics from California due to operational restrictions in the airspace, was ultimately completed with his arrival in Tel Aviv at 13:43, marking the beginning of an intense agenda focused on direct engagement with the land’s reality.

Direct Presence in War-affected Areas

Following their arrival, the delegation traveled to the Ramat area, where Dr. Pérez Matos was able to observe firsthand the effects of missile strikes on civilian infrastructure. Damaged buildings, sectors still covered in debris, and areas undergoing reconstruction paint a picture that reflects both the scale of the attack and the response capacity of the local population.

During the visit, the leader particularly highlighted the resilience of the Israeli people, emphasizing that even amid devastation, clear signs of recovery and social reorganization are already visible.

In that regard, he stated: “We are here to stand with the people, with the citizens and leaders in this moment of difficulty,” reaffirming that his presence carries both a human and strategic meaning: to convey support, reassurance, and a signal of international solidarity.

A Brief Trip with a Broader Significance

Although the original itinerary included activities in the Galilee region, airspace restrictions forced those plans to be rescheduled for later in the year. Nevertheless, far from diminishing its purpose, the trip took on a more focused and significant meaning.

Dr. Pérez Matos himself described this mission as an act of “fellowship in critical times,” framed within a broader understanding of the international context. In that sense, he stated: “We are living in times that the Scripture already showed us, with rumors of wars, which are the beginning of birth pains for the earth. But we are here because we believe in the establishment of a Kingdom of true and eternal peace, which goes beyond the temporary agreements that are signed and broken.”

His statement introduces an interpretive component that goes beyond immediate circumstances, placing the conflict within a broader framework that combines geopolitical analysis with a philosophical and spiritual perspective.

Agenda in Jerusalem and Institutional Outreach

The delegation’s agenda will continue in Jerusalem, where Dr. Pérez Matos will hold meetings with representatives from various sectors of civil society, religious leaders, and institutional actors. The program, which will run through Monday, aims to strengthen ties, foster dialogue, and consolidate an active presence on the ground.

Despite the brevity of the trip, the leader emphasized that his role goes beyond protocol, describing himself as an “ambassador of a program of peace and happiness for mankind.” In line with this vision, he concluded with a reflection that encapsulates his stance on the conflict: “All difficult situations, such as war, carry behind them a great blessing. All things work together for good, to those who have been called with a purpose.”

The delegation’s visit to Israel thus fits within a broader framework of international presence, symbolic support, and narrative-building around peace, at a time when the region continues to experience tensions with significant global impact.