Key Takeaways:
- Despite his platforming anti-Israel bigots and spreading of anti-Israel conspiracies, Tucker Carlson is reportedly going to visit the Jewish state very soon.
- To combat the caricatured image of Israel that he portrays on his podcast, we’ve put together a travel itinerary for Tucker, hoping that this will allow him to gain a more nuanced understanding of the Holy Land, from the Galilee to the Negev.
- Only through encountering the diversity and complexity of Israel can one overcome the simplistic falsehoods that are routinely put forward about the Jewish state on Tucker’s podcast.
He’s coming to Israel! He’s coming to Israel!
Rumor has it that Tucker Carlson is coming to visit the Jewish state as part of his whirlwind tour of the Middle East.
Now, Tucker, I understand that you’re probably not as excited about visiting the Zionist entity as much as you were when it came to your travels to Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan.
However, since you’re putting in the effort to visit the state that you love to hate, I figured I’d recommend a list of places that a proud Christian and American as yourself should check out while a guest in the Holy Land.
Breaking via @Bar_ShemUr:
Tucker Carlson is expected to arrive in Israel following his visit to Jordan, according to American diplomats. (Which, by the way, means he’s been in Jordan for like over a week.)
In recent days, Israeli officials considered denying him entry.… pic.twitter.com/VK46fcs9bX
— Eitan Fischberger (@EFischberger) February 10, 2026
The Knesset & Supreme Court
Tucker, once you settle into your hotel, have a bite to eat, and relax for a bit, might I suggest that you visit the heart of Israel’s political system, the Knesset.
Here you can get a tour of Israel’s parliament and, if you’re lucky, sit in on a legislative session (if you thought you didn’t like Benjamin Netanyahu, wait until you see how some Israeli parliamentarians speak to him).
While at the Knesset, be sure to visit the Knesset Christian Allies Caucus, a group of 16 government and opposition members working together to further the ties between the Israeli parliament and Christian organizations (including churches) both in Israel and around the world.
Since you’re already at the Knesset, it might be worth your time to hop over next door to the Supreme Court, where the most important legal cases in the country are adjudicated.
Did you know that the Supreme Court is made up of both Jews and non-Jews? One of its most prominent judges in recent memory was George Karra, a Christian Arab jurist who led the judicial panel that sent former Israeli president Moshe Katzav to prison for sexual offenses.
The Old City of Jerusalem
Once you’re done visiting the heart of Israeli politics, head east to visit the heart of spirituality, the Old City of Jerusalem.
Once inside the city’s medieval walls, follow the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, where it is believed that Jesus was crucified and buried.
Every year, millions of Christian and non-Christian tourists to Israel visit this holy site, fully free to practice their faith and beliefs. Make sure that you’re one of them.
Since you’re already in the Old City, why don’t you also visit the Temple Mount? The former site of the Jewish Temples, the area is currently home to the Dome of the Rock and al-Aqsa Mosque.
As a non-Muslim, you will only be able to access the Temple Mount through the Mughrabi Gate and will be limited in where you can go and what you can do up there, but isn’t it still worth it to visit the site where Jesus worshipped on the Pilgrimage Festivals, taught his disciples, and chased away the money changers?
Mount Zion
As you’re leaving the Old City of Jerusalem, be sure to stop by Mount Zion, just outside the Old City’s Zion Gate.
Mount Zion is steeped in Jewish and Christian history. It is believed that this hill is home to King David’s tomb as well as the site of Jesus’ last supper.
Due to its rich religious history, Mount Zion is home to several churches of various Christian denominations, a Jewish seminary, the original Israeli Holocaust museum, and several Christian cemeteries. If you visit the Catholic cemetery, you can see the grave of Oskar Schindler, who saved the lives of 1,200 Jews during the Holocaust.
Mount Zion has been used throughout history as a synonym for the city of Jerusalem and the Land of Israel, and served as the etymological source for the Jewish movement for national liberation, Zionism.
Church of Nativity
Still inspired and want to see other Christian holy sites? Travel a bit down the highway (and through Israel’s security barrier) to Bethlehem to visit the Church of the Nativity.
Believed to be the site where Jesus was born, the Church is a pilgrimage site for millions of tourists every year.
Since you’re so interested in Middle Eastern history, you might be interested to know that the Church was also the scene of a siege during the Second Intifada, when 200 Palestinian gunmen barricaded themselves inside the Church to avoid arrest by Israeli security forces. During this time, they did not allow 46 Christian clergymen and 200 civilians to leave the Church’s premises. The siege ended after 38 days.
Yad Vashem
Once you’ve visited Bethlehem and head back to the Jerusalem area, why not visit a site that focuses on modern history?
Yad Vashem is Israel’s national Holocaust museum and memorial, documenting the destruction of European Jewry and the murder of six million Jews.
I know, I know. You think Darryl Cooper is one of the “best” and “most honest” historians in the United States. However, I hate to break it to you. He isn’t. He’s a historical revisionist and Nazi apologist.
It might be worth your while to spend some time at Yad Vashem to learn from some of the world-class historians employed there about some things that Darryl Cooper won’t tell you. Maybe even bring this up with him next time you host him on your podcast.
American Independence Park
Once you’ve had your fill of religious and historical sites, you might want some time to relax and take in nature.
Why not rest and have a picnic in American Independence Park, located in the mountainous area outside of Jerusalem?
Now, I know what you might be thinking: Why is there a park in Israel named for American independence?
The park was dedicated by the Jewish National Fund in 1976 to celebrate the American bicentennial as well as the deep relationship between the United States and the Jewish state.
See, Tucker, both Israelis and Americans appreciate the deep ties between the two countries, despite the fissure that you and some in your audience are trying to create.
Site 512 & Rafael Systems
Of course, Tucker, Israeli and American friendship extends beyond the naming of parks or streets (did you pass by Abraham Lincoln or George Washington streets in Jerusalem?).
If you travel to the Negev, you can try to visit Site 512, a United States Department of Defense radar facility that is manned by American troops.
An advanced radar, Site 512 can quickly detect missile launches from thousands of miles away, including from Iran or its terrorist proxy in Yemen, the Houthis. The facility is beneficial to Israel’s security but also to the security and defense of the United States’ other allies in the Middle East, including those Arab states that you seem to be particularly fond of.
However, due to its strategic importance, there’s a good chance that you won’t be allowed to visit Site 512. Have no fear, you can still see the Israeli-American strategic partnership in action by visiting Rafael Advanced Defense Systems in Haifa (hopefully they’ll let you in).
Rafael is one of the chief developers of the Iron Dome, a neat bit of technology that allows Israel to knock down incoming rockets and other short-range projectiles. The system was developed in Israel, aided with funding by the American government, and initially used by the Jewish state against regional threats.
Now, before you go and say that this is an example of Americans’ hard-earned taxpayer dollars needlessly going to Israel, remember this: Iron Dome was developed and tested in Israel, but it has worldwide applications. Since it has worked so well in Israel, the United States sees it as an important piece of military infrastructure and has recently begun purchasing this system for its own security needs.
Remember, Tucker: The Israeli-American military alliance is symbiotic, not parasitic.
The Galilee
Once you’re done in Haifa, continue travelling to the Galilee, where you can visit a wide variety of Christian sites that are sure to interest you.
In Kfar Nahum (Capernaum) national park, you can view the remains of one of the earliest communities that followed Jesus (and possibly a site that Jesus visited himself).
Travel a little bit inland and you can visit the several churches of Cana, the village where Jesus is reported to have turned water into wine.
Only a few miles away is Nazareth, Jesus’ childhood home. Here, you can visit various Christian holy sites while also seeing how the town’s Muslim and Christian populations (as well as the Jewish populations of surrounding communities) get along in relative peace. It’s only a shame that you’re missing the annual Christmas Market that takes place in Nazareth in December.
Since you’re already in the Galilee, for fun, you can travel to the moshav of Beit Zera, home of NBA star Deni Avdija, who was recently selected for the NBA All-Star Game.
Qasr al-Yahud
On your way back to the center of Israel, make sure to visit Qasr al-Yahud.
Located on the banks of the Jordan River, it is believed to be the site where John the Baptist baptized Jesus and is a destination for hundreds of thousands of pilgrims every year.
You’re lucky that you’re visiting now – it has just reopened after the Israeli government invested 25 million shekels ($8.1 million) into renovations to make the site more accessible and welcoming.
Shivta
During your recent trip to Jordan, you remarked on how amazed you were by the ancient Nabatean city of Petra.
Did you know that the Nabateans also settled in the land that became the modern State of Israel?
It might not be as glorious as Petra, but there’s an ancient Nabatean settlement in Israel that you can visit.
Located in the western Negev, Shivta existed for centuries but was only rediscovered in the late 19th/early 20th centuries.
It has since become a destination for archaeology-minded tourists. I’m sure you’ll have a fascinating time walking among the ancient ruins, including two Byzantine-era churches.
You see, Tucker, Israel is much more than you make it out to be.
Contrary to how you’ve recently portrayed the Jewish state on your podcast, as one where the Christian minority is persecuted and suffering, the position of Christianity in Israel is much more nuanced and complex.
Christian Israelis share the same rights as other Israel citizens and have attained some of the highest positions in the land. Every year, millions of Christian pilgrims visit Israel and are free to worship at their holy sites. The number of Christians in this country has actually risen over the past few years
This is not to say that the situation of Christians in Israel is perfect. A lot of work still needs to be done on this front and is being done on this front.
However, as you’ll see from your trip to the above sites, the dark image of Christian life in Israel that you have allowed to spread on your podcast is not based in reality and only serves to harm the one Jewish state in the region and its millions of citizens (including the close to 200,000 Christians who call it home).
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