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Michael Oren on Zoom - The 6-Day War @ 130PM EST Today
Acclaimed historian and author - and former Israeli Ambassador to the US - Michael Oren, will be giving a talk on the 6-Day War on Zoom...

Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Sep 23, 20201 min read


Israeli TV/Movies Update: Fauda, Shtisel, Emmys & New Films
As your tour guide of Israel - and guide to Israel's arts and culture scene - this past week has been full of huge announcements. Let's...

Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Sep 23, 20202 min read


Honduras to Move Embassy to Jerusalem
The diplomatic breakthroughs keep on coming around here. The President of Honduras, Juan Orlando Hernandez, just agreed to open an...

Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Sep 22, 20201 min read


The 12 Must-Read Articles on the Middle East From Last Week
With everyone focused last week - and rightfully so - on the peace agreements between Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, a ton...

Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Sep 21, 20202 min read


Recap of Yesterday's Peace Accord Signing in Photos/Videos
Yesterday was a truly momentous occasion. Two Gulf Arab States, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, signed peace agreements with Israel....

Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Sep 16, 20203 min read


Israel to Sign Peace Deal on Tuesday with the UAE...& Bahrain!
A month ago, just a few days after the announcement that the United Arab Emirates would be normalizing relations with Israel and signing...

Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Sep 14, 20202 min read


Online Programs on Israeli Culture, Food, Religion & Politics
There is so much happening this week when it comes to Israel. Here is your experience Israel online update, courtesy of your tour guide...

Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Sep 13, 20203 min read


Is an Old Israeli Red-Med Pipeline Poised to Control World Oil?
An old adage simply says "location, location, location." Well, due to being in the right place - and time - Israel - a land bereft of...

Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Sep 7, 20202 min read


3 New Countries to Open Embassies in Jerusalem?!?!?!
The diplomatic breakthroughs just keep on coming around here. Fresh on the heels of the UAE and Israel opening up official relations -...

Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Sep 7, 20203 min read


Israel's Inaugural Flight to the UAE in Photos
Earlier this week, Israel's first-ever flight to the United Arab Emirates landed in Abu Dhabi. It was indeed a momentous occasion, in...

Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Sep 3, 20201 min read


Know About The Iran Threat? The Bigger One May Be Turkey
Last month Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan shocked the world by turning the famous Byzantine Christian landmark Hagia Sophia back...

Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Aug 30, 20203 min read


Online Class Tomorrow: Israel in the Middle East - Threats, Challenges and Opportunities
Due to corona it is still problematic to come to Israel and get a full briefing on what's happening with Israel from your intrepid Israel...

Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Aug 25, 20201 min read


The Territories Finally Exploded Yesterday... Video (Surprise)
Yesterday morning myself and many other Israelis around the center of the country awoke early this morning to a giant volley of...

Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Jul 12, 20202 min read


Mysterious Explosions in Iran - Just Who is to Blame?
There have been 3 mysterious explosions in the past week at Iran's nuclear facilities. So who done it? Is Israel involved somehow? Is...

Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Jul 9, 20201 min read


"Annexation" Update: Much Ado About Nothing?
So for everyone wondering about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's great declaration that on July 1 Israel was going to "annex"...

Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Jul 7, 20202 min read


Various Thoughts on Israel's Supposed Annexation/Extending of Sovereignty
I will admit it. I really have no idea what Benjamin Netanyahu is thinking of doing when it comes to either annexing or extending...

Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Jun 28, 20203 min read


Hotel Corona: Where Israelis, Palestinians, Religious and Secular Live Together
In my last post I talked about the dangers of the anti-normalization trend among Palestinians and their supporters. ...

Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Jun 24, 20201 min read


The Horrors of the Palestinian Education System
I firmly believe that peace is not made between governments. It is made between people. Today any fanatic can lead the land into a...

Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Jun 24, 20202 min read


Where Does All the Aid Money to Palestinians End Up?
One of the most common questions I get as a tour guide of Israel is "why is there no peace between Israelis and Palestinians?" Well, one...

Kobi Tour Guide of Israel
Jun 22, 20203 min read
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