The Golan Heights at blue hour, seen from Mount Bental

Mission to Israel

The Mossad Mission

October 19–26, 2026

Duration
8 days
Hotels
Tel Aviv · Tiberias · Jerusalem
Included
5-star hotels · three kosher meals daily

Overview

Inside the operations of Israel’s intelligence and defense forces

An unparalleled opportunity to witness Israel’s fight for survival and security firsthand.

As the war in Gaza and Lebanon continue to shape the region, our Mission provides an in-depth exploration of the operations of Israel’s intelligence and defense forces, offering critical insights into the challenges the country faces in the wake of the difficult battles, along with a face to the future.

  1. Inside Israel’s security operations

    Engage with former Mossad agents, Shin Bet commanders, and IDF intelligence officers for exclusive briefings on counterterrorism efforts and intelligence strategies.

  2. A firsthand perspective on the war in Gaza

    Visit the Gaza border, meet with IDF personnel, and hear from residents of Sderot and Kibbutz Alumim about life under constant threat of rockets and terror tunnels. Meet with the hostages’ families and hear their painful stories.

  3. Strategic tours and briefings in the north

    Explore military installations and frontline positions to understand Israel’s evolving security landscape on the Lebanese border. Explore the vacated cities and meet the returning residents.

  4. Luxury and comfort

    Enjoy 5-star accommodations and three kosher meals daily, ensuring a seamless and enriching experience.

Who it is for. This Mission is designed for those who want to stand with Israel, understand its security challenges, and engage with the heroes defending its future.

Itinerary

Eight days, day by day

From the opening banquet to the Gaza border, the Golan Heights, Shabbat in Jerusalem and Yad Vashem.

  1. Day 1

    Tel Aviv

    Round tables laid for a banquet dinner, the sea at dusk beyond tall windows
    Illustration, generated with AI.

    Opening banquet

    • Opening banquet
    • Introductory remarks by Shurat HaDin’s Founder and President, Attorney Nitsana Darshan-Leitner
    • Speaker: Rami Igra, former division head in charge of MIAs at the Mossad: “The current threats at the Middle East”

    Overnight: David Intercontinental Hotel, Tel Aviv

  2. Day 2

    The Gaza border

    A memorial with an Israeli flag and red flowers in front of a pile of burnt cars
    On a recent Shurat HaDin mission.

    The Gaza border communities

    • Speaker: Uzi Shaya, former Mossad agent: “Recruitment to the Mossad”, with a Mossad basic training workshop
    • Sderot police station ruins: briefing by Mr. Clive Hart
    • Kibbutz Kfar Aza: meet Nadav Elkabetz, whose sister was murdered there, along with her boyfriend, during the October 7th attacks
    • Lunch at Kibbutz Alumim
    • Nova Festival memorial site at Kibbutz Re’im
    • Moshav Tkuma: visit to the Burnt Car Lot

    Overnight: David Intercontinental Hotel, Tel Aviv

  3. Day 3

    The center, then north

    Mission participants seated around a room listen to a briefing by an IDF officer
    A briefing on a recent Shurat HaDin mission.

    Intelligence heritage and the security fence

    • Guided tour of the Mossad Museum: the Israel Intelligence Heritage and Commemoration Center (IICC)
    • Speaker: Dana Rosental, former Mossad agent: “Dilemmas of being a woman in the Mossad”
    • A visit to the “Adam” military facility, with a lecture about the facility’s various operations and goals
    • Kalandia checkpoint: a tour of the security fence and a demonstration of the Border Patrol Unit’s capabilities
    • Moonlight boat cruise on the Sea of Galilee

    Overnight: Galei Kinneret Hotel, Tiberias

  4. Day 4

    The Golan and the north

    Mission participants driving ATVs on a dirt track in the hills
    An ATV tour on a recent Shurat HaDin mission.

    The Golan Heights and the Lebanese border

    • Speaker: Attorney Nitsana Darshan-Leitner, President of Shurat HaDin
    • Open mic, and Shurat HaDin’s plans for action
    • Mount Bental: observation over the Syrian border, and a lecture by an officer (res.) about the current threat of the Iranian government
    • Kibbutz Marom Golan: ATV self-drive tour of the Syrian border
    • Kibbutz Misgav Am: briefing on the Lebanese border

    Overnight: Galei Kinneret Hotel, Tiberias

  5. Day 5

    Jerusalem

    Close-up of ancient Jerusalem limestone blocks, with plants growing from the joints

    Into Jerusalem for Shabbat

    • Visit Ammunition Hill
    • Visit the Western Wall
    • Shabbat dinner at the hotel

    Overnight: The David Citadel Hotel, Jerusalem

  6. Day 6

    Jerusalem

    Lit Shabbat candles, a covered challah and a kiddush cup on a table by a Jerusalem stone wall
    Illustration, generated with AI.

    Shabbat in Jerusalem

    • Free time in Jerusalem
    • Optional walking tour in the heart of Jerusalem
    • Lunch at the hotel
    • Afternoon and evening: free time

    Overnight: The David Citadel Hotel, Jerusalem

  7. Day 7

    Latrun and the center

    Tanks on display at the armored corps museum at Latrun
    The tank museum at Latrun.

    Latrun, Shura Camp and the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit

    • Tank Museum at Latrun: lecture by Shir Peled, former undercover “Mistaarevet”: “When a burqa is your weapon of choice”
    • Shura Camp, the IDF Chaplaincy: hear the story of the soldiers who served as coroners in the aftermath of the massacre
    • IDF Spokesperson’s Unit
    • Farewell banquet

    Overnight: The David Citadel Hotel, Jerusalem

  8. Day 8

    Jerusalem

    A memorial candle and small stones on a dark stone ledge in a dim hall
    Illustration, generated with AI.

    Yad Vashem

    • Yad Vashem, Israel’s Holocaust memorial museum
    • Guided tour of Yad Vashem

The itinerary is subject to change in accordance with IDF and Home Front Command instructions.

The Mossad Mission · October 19–26, 2026

Ready to join us in Israel?

Leave your details on the registration form and the team will get back to you.

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Meet the experts

Who’s speaking

Former Mossad agents, a former undercover operative, the president of the Alma research and education center, and the founder of Shurat HaDin.

Portrait of Nitsana Darshan-Leitner

Founder and President

Attorney Nitsana Darshan-Leitner

Shurat HaDin – Israel Law Center

  • Day 1 · Monday, October 19Introductory remarks at the opening banquet
  • Day 4 · Thursday, October 22Speaker, followed by an open mic and Shurat HaDin’s plans for action
  • Portrait of Rami Igra

    Day 1 · Opening banquet

    Rami Igra

    Former division head in charge of MIAs at the Mossad

    “The current threats at the Middle East”

  • Portrait of Uzi Shaya

    Day 2 · Gaza border

    Uzi Shaya

    Former Mossad agent

    “Recruitment to the Mossad” + Mossad basic training workshop

  • Day 3

    Dana Rosental

    Former Mossad agent

    “Dilemmas of being a woman in the Mossad”

  • Portrait of Shir Peled

    Day 7 · Latrun

    Shir Peled

    Former undercover “Mistaarevet”

    “When a burqa is your weapon of choice”

  • Portrait of Sarit Zehavi

    Speaker

    Sarit Zehavi

    President of the Alma research and education center

In their words

What participants say

  • Behind the scenes of the world’s best intelligence agency.

    Eric Bender
  • A life-shaping journey encompassing all levels of our human existence

    Oliver Heeb , Switzerland
  • The missions put you on the frontlines and immerse you directly in what’s going on.

    Rob E. , U.S.A.
  • A unique and in-depth experience into the challenges that the state and people of Israel face daily.

    Ron Levin , U.S.A.
  • Excellently organized mission with top accommodations.

    Peter Reynders , Germany
  • Israel is the Global front line against terrorism – and Shurat HaDin plays a critical role!

    Steven Turner , U.S.A.
  • I was able to visit places and speak to people the average person will see solely on the news

    Thore Schwartz , Germany

FAQ

Before you travel

When does the mission run?

From Monday, October 19 to Monday, October 26, 2026: eight days. The mission opens with a banquet on Monday, October 19, with the first night at the David Intercontinental, Tel Aviv, and closes with a guided tour of Yad Vashem in Jerusalem.

Where will we stay?

Five-star hotels throughout: the David Intercontinental Hotel in Tel Aviv (October 19–20), the Galei Kinneret Hotel in Tiberias (October 21–22) and the The David Citadel Hotel in Jerusalem (October 23–25).

Are meals included?

Yes. The mission includes 5-star accommodations and three kosher meals daily.

Who is the mission for?

This Mission is designed for those who want to stand with Israel, understand its security challenges, and engage with the heroes defending its future.

Is there free time?

Yes. Saturday, October 24 is Shabbat in Jerusalem: free time, an optional walking tour in the heart of the city, and lunch at the hotel.

Can the itinerary change?

The itinerary is subject to change in accordance with IDF and Home Front Command instructions.

How do I reserve a place?

Leave your details on the registration form, and the team will get back to you. You can also call +972-3-7514175 (Israel) or +1-845-709-8130 (US), or write to info@israellawcenter.org.

Reserve your place on the Mossad Mission

October 19–26, 2026. Leave your details on the registration form and the team will get back to you.