Over the weekend we witnessed the reshaping of Syria as the Assad regime collapsed and various rebel groups sliced up the territory on their way to conquering Damascus. Here is a before and after look at Syria: Red = Assad-controlled area before the weekend vs the Assad-controlled area just before the fall of Damascus. Now …
Given a yearning to be in Israel, despite the chaos happening there, I often look back at past trips with a mindset of "Where was I on this date?" Yesterday, a former tour guest reminded me of a very special day spent in northern Israel in November 2019. As you know, that area is the …
Our tour group awakened on a bright Sunday morning in Israel. We were slated for a much-anticipated treat: a trip to Ramat David Air Force Base. We had been through background checks and had gotten special permission to visit the infamous airbase in the middle of the Jezreel Valley. But at breakfast, our tour guide …
Over the weekend, Israel carried out a long-awaited retaliatory strike on Iranian assets. Prior to the attack, at least three target banks were assumed: Iran's military assets, Iran's oil and gas assets, and Iran's nuclear facilities. While many hoped all three would be hit, Israel chose to target only military assets. But what a job …
