Overview

• The comedian announced his trip after flying into Tel Aviv, sharing initial updates on Instagram.
• His first reported stop was Kibbutz Nir Oz near the Gaza Strip, where he said rockets and explosions were audible.
• He stated that his planned itinerary includes the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, Jerusalem and Bethlehem to gather perspectives.
• Pocher described the area as a crisis zone, said he was proceeding cautiously and told followers he would release his impressions next week.
• Photojournalist Yotam Ronen documented his visit for dpa, and current coverage draws on Pocher’s posts and dpa reporting.