Israeli Travel Blogger Shares Warm Encounter with Iranian Models in Bali
Israeli travel blogger Itzik Balas shared an unexpected and warm encounter with Iranian models during a luxury resort production shoot in Bali.
Israeli travel blogger and content creator Itzik Balas, currently on a production trip in Bali, shared an unexpected encounter with several Iranian models during a luxury resort shoot. Balas, who entered Indonesia using a special international influencer visa, stated that the meeting happened completely by chance when looking for models matching the artistic vision of the project.
Speaking to local media, Balas recounted that they only discovered each other's origins the next morning by the pool. When he mentioned he was from Israel, the models responded with warm smiles and an embrace instead of hesitation or awkwardness. One of them remarked that she usually only hears about Israel through the news and welcomed the chance to speak with someone firsthand.
The casual conversation quickly evolved into shared travel plans and cultural exchange, stretching a three-day shoot into weeks of collaboration. The models shared that whenever they heard reports of Iranian regime attacks against Israel, they prayed for no civilian casualties and expressed solidarity with the Israeli people. In response, Balas assured them that Israelis hold no animosity toward the Iranian public.
Throughout the production, the models also closely followed Israeli news, eagerly translating headlines during breaks to stay updated on current events. Balas noted that despite the political background, the models showed no hesitation in posing with an Israeli creator or publishing the content, maintaining a professional and warm atmosphere throughout the project.
