Edited on Jun 27, 2026.
Just returned from Israel on Tuesday — and what a whirlwind change a few days can make. Last week I walked the streets of Jerusalem with a former client and friend, a senior employee of Israel's Ministry of Tourism, who told me he expected tourism to be at an all-time high. This morning, two close friends told me they were not boarding their planned flights to Israel.
5WPR does a tremendous amount of work in Israel, and I find the business people there to be among the most fascinating in the world. Hard-working, smart, focused, and aggressive. Our kind of people. They show up to work no matter what the circumstances and in the face of difficulty. They are tremendously focused and driven. Whereas I have seen this city shut down by a simple transit strike, Israelis continue living normal lives no matter the circumstances.
A few comments:
I view this as part of the continuation of what will soon be known as World War 3 — Western Civilization against Militant Islam. I pray and hope Israel will thrive.
America and worldwide business will be affected the longer this battle goes on, in a variety of ways — from gas prices to stock markets and the many products which originate in the region. Intel, Microsoft, and countless others have operations in Israel.
Business in Israel is among the most advanced anywhere in the world outside of the U.S. These brilliant minds need to be watched very closely for their wisdom.