Conan floats in the Dead Sea, hangs out with women of the IDF

The comedian also visited sites in the West Bank and met with Palestinian youth.

By JPOST.COM STAFF

AUGUST 30, 2017 22:32

Updated: AUGUST 30, 2017 22:36

Conan O'Brien in the Old city of Jerusalem, August 28, 2017. (photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM/THE JERUSALEM POST) — Conan O'Brien in the Old city of Jerusalem, August 28, 2017.

(photo credit: MARC ISRAEL SELLEM/THE JERUSALEM POST)

Conan O’Brien has had a busy couple of days touring around Israel and exploring the country in-depth.

First the comedian spent time Tuesday on the set of the hit Israeli show Fauda. Will we see a guest appearance in the future?

Had a great time shooting a scene in one of my favorite shows #Fauda. #ConanIsrael pic.twitter.com/JxVrHxEPkP
— Conan O'Brien (@ConanOBrien) August 30, 2017

Then on Wednesday the late-night host went for a swim — or a float — in the Dead Sea, where he decided to read some comic strips in Hebrew.

Floating in the #DeadSea and enjoying Garfield in Hebrew. #ConanIsrael #Israel pic.twitter.com/qW1c32sBRl
— Conan O'Brien (@ConanOBrien) August 30, 2017

After the salty dip, Conan — in his own words — got his "butt kicked" by the women of the IDF's Caracal battalion.

Today I had my butt kicked by the women of the #IDF Karkl Battalion. That's me in the middle. #SquadGoals #ConanIsrael #Israel pic.twitter.com/ddCm9nZA8D
— Conan O'Brien (@ConanOBrien) August 30, 2017

Not shying away from the conflict, O'Brien also visited Bethlehem and a Palestinian refugee camp in the West Bank.

Hanging with some Palestinian children in the West Bank Aida Refugee Camp. They are not impressed with my showbiz stories. #Palestine pic.twitter.com/QKTkVp9KD5
— Conan O'Brien (@ConanOBrien) August 29, 2017

O'Brien spent time in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem after touching down in Israel on Friday and continues his travels around the Holy Land as he films his primetime special 'Conan Without Borders: Israel,' which is scheduled to air September 19.