IBCA would like to offer you an opportunity to join a tour down south to Otef Aza (Gaza Envelope) on
Sunday 8th September.
We will visit Sderot, the Nova Music Festival Memorial Site and Kibbutz Alumim, one of the settlements close to the Gaza border fence, where heavy fighting took place on 7th October. Some 16/17 Thai workers were killed in Alumim, and a number taken hostage. Unfortunately, the exact numbers are still unclear. It will be an emotional and reflective experience and our goal is to bear witness to what happened on that day. Led by Eric Isaacson, a local resident and tour guide, we will meet those affected. Hopefully by visiting we will be able to reflect on the impact of these events and process our own experiences while showing solidarity and helping those living in the Otef.
We believe this tour is of the utmost importance.
Tour itinerary
07.30 – 08.00 – There will be several coach stops. Pick up will begin at Ir Yamim (Netanya) and go from there to Herzliya
– Tour round Sderot to include stop at lookout for overview and introduction to Gaza
– Sderot to Tkuma and Nova sites
– Nova to Kibbutz Alumim
– Lunch at, and tour of Kibbutz Alumim
17.30 – 18.00 – Return to Herzliya/Ir Yamim (Netanya)
The cost is NIS 275 per member and NIS 295 per non-member (inclusive of lunch).
NB During these challenging times IBCA reserves the right to make last minute changes to the itinerary or postpone the event if advised by the authorities.