On this fact-finding tour we will explore the range of issues surrounding sites that are both ancient and contemporary: The Gaza Strip - Hamas, The Lebanon border - Hezbollah, The Syrian frontier – Radical Islamists, and East Jerusalem - a ticking time bomb. There will be a special emphasis on post-Obama realities in the Middle East, and specifically US-Israel relations, and how the recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel is affecting the entire region.
We will visit Tel Aviv, but focus on Jerusalem and areas in Israel that get worldwide media attention. In addition to commentary from subject matter specialists leading the trip, you will learn from some of Israel’s best guides and hear lectures from top experts including policymakers, business leaders, journalists, academics, security and defense leaders, and former IDF officers.
In conjunction with the Heritage Study Programs, this mission will include advanced study programs at notable locations where experts will offer unique insights into the region's current events, security risks, and defense policies. We wholeheartedly invite you to what will be a very informative study program and engaging expedition.
Our mission to Israel will address international support for the Jewish State, the status of Jerusalem, the plight of Christians in the Middle East, and the region's security and defense. The expedition also includes historical and Judeo-Christian biblical sites throughout the itinerary.
On this tour, you will find yourself off the beaten path and in areas rarely visited by tourists. Commentary from hosts and guides will take place on location. You will participate in informative discussions and presentations throughout the land. And you will enjoy the company of friends while enjoying the best Israeli food.