Its operations are as extensive and complex as they are classified. But Tomer, a soldier in the unit, gives a taste of what it's like.

As Egypt moves in on Gaza and Iran moves in on Iraq, VOI's Daniel Seaman and Daniela Traub talk about what is going on behind the scenes in the Middle East. They also discuss the condition of women in the region, in honor of International Women's Day, on March 8. Then, former US Congressman Lt. Col. Allen West joins Daniel and Daniela to share his views on PM Benjamin Netanyahu's speech before Congress last week; on US-Israel relations; and on the Middle East. Then, Boaz Bismuth, Senior Foreign Editor of Israel's leading Hebrew daily paper, "Israel Hayom," tells Daniel and Daniela what is really behind Iran's move on Iraq, claiming that it is being orchestrated by US President Barack Obama. Finally, Yoni Mann, "Jerusalem U" Campus Director, and students Hanna Liebermann and Alyson Dennis talk with Daniel and Daniela about the next generation of Israel advocates currently being trained in Israel.

Rinat Gutman joins VOI's Molly Livingstone in-studio to share the side most people have yet to know about her.

Dr. Michael Widlanski, political communications expert, Middle East analyst and author of "Battle for Our Minds: Western Elites and the Terror Threat" tells Judy Lash Balint how intellectual arrogance and complacency in the US administration has led to repeated failures in the use of counter-terrorism intelligence. "Terrorists want to get into our head, not into our house," Widlanski says. 'Combating terror means fighting on the battlefield of the mind.'

Two new start-ups aim to keep you safe while driving and searching for a mate.

Shoshana and Micah Harrari, a Jerusalem couple who builds, plays and sells unique harps modeled after those in the Bible join VOI's Eve Harow to talk about this endeavor, and how it connects to history and healing. http://www.harrariharps.com

Josh Hasten hosts in-studio four local bilingual youngsters, participants in "The Young Ambassadors School in Petach Tikva," who are engaged in presenting Israel's case abroad. Also in-studio is the program's director David Levy, who says that his ambitious students -- intellectually mature for their age -- serve as the perfect advocates for Israel.

Interfaith Encounter Association's Yehuda Stolov and Salah Alladin talk about Mideast coexistence.

Frankie Snyder, an expert on the opus sectile mosaic floors of the Herodian palace, joins VOI's Eve Harow.

‘The Debate Over Jewish Achievement' and the weekly Torah portion are the topics of today's show.

Dr. Maged Farag talks about Jewish life in contemporary Egypt.

Shoshana and Micah Harrari, a Jerusalem couple who builds, plays and sells unique harps modeled after those in the Bible join VOI's Eve Harow to talk about this endeavor. Shoshana tells Eve about how she teaches health and harmony via harp-playing and herbs.

VOI's Daniel Seaman and Daniela Traub are joined in-studio by Nave Carmi of eBookPro, who reveals how his company shares its expertise of the Amazon system to promote Israel authors and their books in the United States. Tune in to hear how children's stories and an Israeli vegan cookbook are becoming international best sellers. For more information: https://www.facebook.com/eBookProTB

Daniel Mael, a young student activist on the college scene joins Ari Abramowitz to tell what it's like battling anti-Semitism on campus.

Joshua and Caleb Waller, leaders of the HaYovel missions to Israel, share their powerful music and inspiring stories regarding working the Land of Israel and teaching the world why being here is the greatest privilege of their lives.

Jon Medved, founder and CEO of OurCrowd, joins VOI's Simcha Gluck.

Rabbi Tuly Weisz of Breaking Israel News joins Ari and Jeremy to discuss the meaning of being a 'Nazarite,' as described in the Book of Numbers.

Rami Maimon, born and raised in the ultra-Orthodox Bnei Brak, joins Ari Abramowitz and Jeremy Gimpel to talk about his journey to self-discovery.