Before becoming a Member of Parliament, he was a journalist, notably in the Middle East during the Six-Day War, during which time he met numerous Israeli politicians, including Moshe Dayan, and published a book recounting the war.
Før han blev medlem af Europa-Parlamentet, var han journalist, især i Mellemøsten under Seksdageskrigen, i hvilket tidsrum han mødte mange israelske politikere, herunder Moshe Dayan.