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In December 2025, a special shipment of pistachio saplings arrived in Israel from Spain. Behind the shipment was Igal Sarusi, father of the late Almog Sarusi, along with a family project born out of great pain and a desire to continue Almog's legacy.
Almog, of blessed memory, was kidnapped from the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023. He survived in captivity for nearly 11 months and was murdered in Hamas tunnels at the end of August 2024, along with five other hostages. His family describes him as a smiling, optimistic, brave, social, and ambitious person. He believed in acts of kindness, helped others, never spoke ill of anyone, loved the country deeply, and dreamed of settling in the Negev or the Golan Heights.
Following his death, the family established the "Ein Tov MiLihyot Tov" (Nothing Better Than Being Good) NGO, named after a phrase Almog often said, with the goal of turning the values that were part of his life into Zionist action and tangible acts of kindness.
One of the NGO's central projects is "Neve Almog"—an agricultural venture in the Mitzpe Ramon area, where vineyards and pistachio trees are planned to grow. In the future, the family hopes to develop a settlement and community activities there, just as Almog dreamed.
Logistical and Maritime Mobilization: From Spain to the Negev
To advance the project, a complex import of pistachio saplings from a nursery in Spain was required. The entire process demanded coordination with the nursery and international freight forwarders, handling import documentation, customs brokerage, and clearing the shipment at the Port of Ashdod.
Upon hearing about the project, Yossi Bibas and the team at "Bibas Brothers" chose to handle the entire process on a fully voluntary basis, dedicating their time and experience to guide Igal through the challenges of agricultural import—from the preparation stages in Spain to the final release in Israel.
Simultaneously, the shipping company ZIM immediately joined the initiative, assisting in the coordination of maritime transport for the saplings and their transfer from the Port of Ashdod to their destination in the Negev, free of charge.
After the process was completed, Igal Sarusi sent a letter of thanks to Yossi Bibas and ZIM: "This support allowed us to take another step toward fulfilling the dream. Almog believed in doing good and helped wherever he could. I choose to believe that even today, in his own way, he continues to direct good people to us who are ready to help and support. The actions of Yossi, his office, and ZIM are not taken for granted, and I thank them for their professionalism, willingness, and warm attitude."
For Bibas Brothers and ZIM, the professional work required was the same precise execution needed for any complex import, but this time it was clear that this shipment held additional moral significance. The saplings and the project are still in their early stages, and the road to establishing the farm is long, but another important practical step has been completed.
On the third anniversary of October 7, the companies thank the Sarusi family for the privilege of taking a small part in fulfilling the dream left behind by the late Almog. May his memory be a blessing.
For more information about the late Almog and the activities of the "Ein Tov MiLihyot Tov" NGO: https://www.almogsarusi.org
