Israeli-style falafel (i.e. stuffing it into a pita with salad, pickles, fries, hot sauce, tahini, etc...) originated in Israel, by Israelis. The concept of the falafel ball, however, probably orignated in Egypt. Either way, falafel has been enjoyed by Jews and Arabs alike for a LONG time. In addition, most Israelis are refugees from Arab lands, not Europe, so they have just as much "right" to middle eastern food as you do. P.S. As the holy Qur'an will tell you, we are not foreigners to Eretz Israel. SHALOM / SALAM!