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1 WOMEN'S MISSION MARCH 7-15, 2019 fidf.org/missions

THURSDAY, MARCH 7: WELCOME TO ISRAEL! Arrive independently and check in at the King David Hotel in Jerusalem Official commencement of FIDF s National Women s Mission, led by Brigadier General (Res.

, JERUSALEM +972-2-620-8888 FRIDAY, MARCH 8: Hear about challenges in the Middle East from Maj. Gen. (Res.

2 THURSDAY, MARCH 7: WELCOME TO ISRAEL! Arrive independently and check in at the King David Hotel in Jerusalem Official commencement of FIDF s National Women s Mission, led by Brigadier General (Res.) Gila Klifi-Amir 07:00 pm Welcome dinner and ice-breaker activity OVERNIGHT: KING DAVID HOTEL, 23 KING DAVID ST., JERUSALEM FRIDAY, MARCH 8: Hear about challenges in the Middle East from Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Eshel, former commander of the Israeli Air Force at the Hotel Visit the City of David, the actual location of the biblical city of Jerusalem that was captured by King David over 3,000 years ago. Learn about women in the bible during this specialized tour Enjoy a festive Shabbat dinner, exclusively for mission participants, at the stunning home of Aba and Pamela Claman in the Old City OVERNIGHT: KING DAVID HOTEL fidf.org/missions fidf@fidf.org

SATURDAY, MARCH 9: Optional early morning fitness activity Experience Jerusalem s rich history through a walking tour of Jerusalem s historic Old City with an emphasis

advance the standing of women in the IDF and in all of Israeli society. Featured speakers will be Adv.

) Miri Eisin, former international advisor to the Israeli Prime Minister and former Head of the IDF Combat Intelligence Corps, Dr.

3 SATURDAY, MARCH 9: Optional early morning fitness activity Experience Jerusalem s rich history through a walking tour of Jerusalem s historic Old City with an emphasis Christian and Jewish history Lecture at the hotel by Dvorah Forum, a professional network of senior women in foreign policy, security, public policy, and law who aim to advance the standing of women in the IDF and in all of Israeli society. Featured speakers will be Adv. Deborah Housen-Couriel, former member of Israeli Prime Minister s Cyber Initiative, Col. (res.) Miri Eisin, former international advisor to the Israeli Prime Minister and former Head of the IDF Combat Intelligence Corps, Dr. Michal Hatuel-Radoshitzky, Research Fellow at the Institute for National Security Studies. Depart for dinner and special evening out in Jerusalem OVERNIGHT: KING DAVID HOTEL SUNDAY, MARCH 10: Check out from the hotel Visit the Hall of Remembrance for Fallen Soldiers on Mount Herzl Drive to visit the Lions of the Jordan Valley Battalion fidf.org/missions fidf@fidf.org

Visit with the Lions of the Jordan Valley Battalion, an infantry battalion comprised of both male and female combat soldiers who are primarily responsible for securing Israel's eastern borders.

border into Syria and hear a special briefing on the situation by the Region Commander, Brig. Gen.

4 Visit with the Lions of the Jordan Valley Battalion, an infantry battalion comprised of both male and female combat soldiers who are primarily responsible for securing Israel's eastern borders. Check out at the Setai Sea of Galilee Hotel Dinner at the hotel OVERNIGHT: SETAI HOTEL, TSE'ELON BEACH, KINNERET , ISRAEL MONDAY, MARCH 11: Early morning walk See across the border into Syria and hear a special briefing on the situation by the Region Commander, Brig. Gen. Avi Gil Visit the female soldiers on lookout who serve as the eyes of the border at the 595 Ait Field Intelligence Battalion Visit a memorial for the fallen in memory of 73 soldiers killed in a 1997 helicopter disaster Enjoy a special dinner experience together OVERNIGHT: SETAI HOTEL fidf.org/missions fidf@fidf.org

Salman Zarka, head of the Israeli humanitarian hospital that treats victims of the civil war in Syria and with Lt. Col (res) Marco Moreno.

5 TUESDAY, MARCH 12: Check-out and departure from the hotel Observation at Hula Valley, an agricultural region with abundant fresh water. It is a major stopover for birds migrating along the Syrian-African Rift Valley between Africa, Europe, and Asia. Visit Ziv Hospital in Zfat and meet with Col. (Res.) Dr. Salman Zarka, head of the Israeli humanitarian hospital that treats victims of the civil war in Syria and with Lt. Col (res) Marco Moreno. A special consultant working with organizations dedicated to providing humanitarian assistance to Syrians. Visit Michve Alon base that specializes in education programs Travel to Tel Aviv Meeting at The Israel Space Agency with Inbal Kreiss, Deputy General Manager Space Division Systems missiles & Space Group Israel Aerospace Industries. Inbal Kreiss was awarded the "Woman of the Year" title by Globes Magazine in 2012, and in 2014 she was voted one of the 10 most inspiring women in tech in Asia. The Israel Space Agency is a part of Israel's Ministry of Science and Technology that coordinates all Israeli space research programs. Check in at the Hotel Dinner at the hotel OVERNIGHT: DAN HOTEL, TEL AVIV, HAYARKON ST 99, TEL AVIV-YAFO fidf.org/missions fidf@fidf.org

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13: Early morning fitness activity Visit the Kirya, the IDF Headquarters, and meet with the Women's Affairs Advisor to the Chief

the afternoon to explore the city Experience the nightlife of Tel Aviv OVERNIGHT: DAN HOTEL, TEL AVIV THURSDAY, MARCH 14: Optional early morning

Private tour of of Israel s prestigious Maskit Fashion House.

6 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13: Early morning fitness activity Visit the Kirya, the IDF Headquarters, and meet with the Women's Affairs Advisor to the Chief of Staff, as well as female IDF Combat Officers Legacy Lunch: lunch and panel discussion with those who have lost love ones in the IDF Free time in the afternoon to explore the city Experience the nightlife of Tel Aviv OVERNIGHT: DAN HOTEL, TEL AVIV THURSDAY, MARCH 14: Optional early morning fitness activity Visit to the Israeli Air Force Base, featuring the most advanced technology in aeronautics in the world. Private tour of of Israel s prestigious Maskit Fashion House. Farewell dinner to celebrate the week s journey OVERNIGHT: DAN HOTEL, TEL AVIV FRIDAY, MARCH 15: DEPART ISRAEL (END OF MISSION) *Itinerary is subject to change based on IDF activities and availability of locations. fidf.org/missions fidf@fidf.org

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FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES NATIONAL LEADERSHIP MISSION ITINERARY NOVEMBER 9-16, fidf.org/missions

FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES NATIONAL LEADERSHIP MISSION NOVEMBER 9-16, 2018 ITINERARY NOVEMBER 9-16, 2018 fidf.org/missions fidf@fidf.org 1-888-318-3433 SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE FRIDAY, NOV 9: WELCOME