Israel is but a small part of a colourful mosaic called the Middle East. She is an integration of east and west, multiple diverse religions and cultures. From inception, a nation struggling to survive. In this podcast we will explore Israel's ancient sites, modern day society, achievements, failures…
The US and Russia seem to be on the brink a second cold war as rhetoric and threats are exchange between them. When I was a young solider in the Israeli army I witnessed the event that perhaps ended the last cold war. It was the largest ariel battle since World War II. It was a showdown between the super powers..
The Prime Minster of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, spoke to the UN general assembly and almost literally gave them the finger. How and why does the leader of a nation only one tenth of one percent of the world population have the audacity, the chutzpah, to speak to the world nations this way? Find out by listening to this episode.
Join me as I talk about Israel's dramatic story of independence. We will learn about the passionate argument within the Jewish leadership, the Arab objections and threats, the US White House showdown and how an unknown Kansas City Jew influenced the president of the USA. To contact me tweet me @itaitours.
Welcome to "From Sand to Silicon Podcast" where you will be introduced to the vast and challenging issues facing the State of Israel. i will also introduce myself.