In a raw and personal journey across the Israel National Trail, Mansur Ashkar—an ex-IDF special forces officer—discovers the soul of Israel through breathtaking landscapes, biblical history, and the unexpected, unconditional hospitality of Jews, Christians, Muslims, and Bedouins.

What began as a hike became a life-changing experience.

Mansur, a former IDF special forces officer, set out to walk the length of the Israel National Trail with three friends — each from different religious backgrounds: Jewish, Christian, and agnostic. Their goal wasn’t just to cover ground, but to explore the land, its people, and its meaning.

From the green hills of the north to the scorching deserts of the south, they encountered the incredible “Angels of the Trail” — everyday Israelis of all faiths and cultures who offered water, food, shelter, and kindness without asking for anything in return.

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