What should you eat in Israel?

* Hummus: A chickpea spread that is often served with pita bread, vegetables, or falafel.

* Falafel: Deep-fried balls made from chickpeas or fava beans.

* Shawarma: Grilled meat (usually lamb, beef, or chicken) that is served on pita bread with hummus, tahini, and vegetables.

* Shishlik: Grilled meat on skewers.

* Kubbeh: Meatballs made from ground beef, lamb, or chicken that are often served in a tomato sauce.

* Sayadieh: A fish dish that is made with rice and a tomato sauce.

* Knafeh: A cheese pastry that is often served with honey and nuts.

* Baklava: A filo pastry that is filled with nuts and honey.

* Halva: A sweet confection that is made from sesame seeds.

* Kanafeh: A cheese pastry that is soaked in syrup and topped with cream