" Ghadry's upcoming visit will not be his first time in Israel. "I was in Israel on a business trip in 1996. Then, it was a trip that no one knew about. This time it will be a visit of a few days, and will include meetings with Israeli decision makers and research institutes," Ghadry confirmed. The Syrian refused to specify the names of his delegation members; for fear that they would be pressured into canceling their visit last minute."