The Israel Project

Tel Aviv, Feb. 16 – In light of the terror attacks in India and attempted attacks in Georgia and Thailand, The Israel Project arranged a briefing for diplomats and journalists with former intelligence officer and advisor to prime minster on Arab affairs Eliezer (Geizi) Tzafrir.

Jerusalem, Feb. 20 – As International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors arrived in Iran, The Israel Project hosted a press conference with Israeli Deputy-Prime Minister Dan Meridor on Iran and regional affairs.

Jerusalem, Feb. 13 – The Israel Project hosted Brig. Gen. (Res.) Michael Herzog of The Washington Institute for Near East Policy for a series of top tier media interviews.

Conference Call featuring:

David Pollock

"Public Opinion Trends in the Arab World:  The Rise of the Muslim Brotherhood and What it Means for Israel"

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Jerusalem, Feb. 9 – To coincide with the 20 year anniversary of China-Israel relations, The Israel Project hosted a briefing for Israel-based Chinese media with Amos Yudan, President and CEO of Comodan Far East Ltd. and the man heralded as the “godfather” of China-Israel cooperation. Speaking to a group that included representation from every Chinese outlet, Yudan briefed journalists on the history of the relationship as well as new developments in China-Israel cooperation.

Conference Call featuring:

Ambassador Roger F. Noriega

"Inside Iran:  The Effects of Sanctions"

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

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Israel, Feb. 1 – As part of the Educating Leaders program, TIP arranged a Jerusalem intellitour for visiting legislators from Finland.

Tel Aviv, January 25 – With the international community pushing for new sanctions on Iran, Tehran threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz and oil prices rising due to instability in the Middle East, TIP reached out to diplomats from the Russian Federation, Canada, the Netherlands, South Korea, Czech Republic, Bulgaria and Colombia offering a briefing on world energy markets, alternative energies and practical solutions developed by Israel.

Jerusalem, January 24 – As part of its Educating Leaders initiative, The Israel Project reached out to Jerusalem- and Ramallah-based diplomats in a series of 1-1 meetings. TIP met with senior diplomats from the Delegation of the European Union, Germany, France, Italy, Greece, Finland and the Czech Republic, who were briefed on TIP's Palestinian research as well as Israel's efforts for peace.

Special Conference Call:  Monday, Jan. 30:

Dr. Ronen Bergman

will discuss his latest piece from the New York Times, "Will Israel Attack Iran?"

January 18, 2012, Jerusalem – Israel is concerned the continued instability in Syria could lead to the Iranian proxy Hezbollah obtaining thousands of non-conventional weapons. That's according to former Israeli defense Minister Binyamin Ben-Eliezer. He fears the Lebanese-based militia could get its hands on weapons stockpiled in Syria.

Herzliya, Jan. 19 – TIP’s latest Intellicopter flight afforded French and Chinese journalists the opportunity to see for themselves just how small Israel is.

Tel Aviv, Jan. 19 – A group of senior defense Attachés from United Nations Security Council countries France and China, in addition to Italy, Romania and Serbia joined The Israel Project for an Intellicopter tour covering core issues such as defensible borders and the current situation across southern Israel.

Myrtle Beach, S.C., January 16 – While The Israel Project is not affiliated with any government, is nonpartisan and neither rates nor endorses candidates, TIP staff members have met with all of the presidential candidates in an educational role. Leading up to the South Carolina primary, TIP staff met with all of the remaining Republican primary candidates again, speaking to them about the importance of the U.S.-Israel relationship and the need for strong sanctions on Iran.

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Weekly Conference Call, Jan. 25, 2012:

Mark Dubowitz

The latest developments surrounding the Iran sanctions.

Jerusalem, Jan. 11 – There is still an opportunity to talk to the Iranian leadership and prevent international military action, former deputy head of the Mossad Ilan Mizrahi told journalists on Jan. 11. TIP hosted Mizrahi, the former head of Israel’s National Security Council, for a regional affairs briefing.

Tel Aviv, Jan. 10 – Senior diplomats from the Group of Latin America and Caribbean Countries in Israel (GRULAC) attended a briefing on TIP’s latest Palestinian focus groups. The event was hosted by Ambassador of El Salvador Suzana Gun De Hasenson, in her capacity as dean of the group.

Ilan Berman,Vice President of the American Foreign Policy Council will discuss the latest developments in Iran's nuclear program

January 2 – Israel-Lebanon Border: With the current instability in Syria, along with the threat posed by Iran-backed Hezbollah’s continued buildup of arms along Israel’s border with Lebanon, TIP identified the need to train Israeli residents across the north of Israel for any future media opportunities.

Conference call with Itamar Marcus, Founder and Director of the Palestinian Media Watch
On the Palestinian Culture of Hate

Recorded Wednesday, January 4, 2012

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Jaffa, Dec. 15 – The Israel Project hosted members of the foreign diplomatic and press corps for a festive holiday reception at the Ilana Goor Museum in Jaffa. Over 100 guests from 24 countries joined prominent members of Israeli society and friends of TIP for an evening showcasing the diversity of 'Middle' Israel.

China- On Dec. 19-24, The Israel Project took Saul Singer, co-author of the bestselling Start-Up Nation, on a media and leaders tour in four Chinese cities – Beijing, Chongqing, Nanjing, and Shanghai. The tour revolved around three pivots – media, students and scholars, and leaders. TIP worked with the Israeli Embassy in Beijing and the Consulate General in Shanghai on this tour.

Herzliya, Nov. 23 — The Israel Project organized a southern border tour for a group of visiting senior journalists from Spain. The delegation had been brought to Israel by Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The tour focused on the theme of defensible borders and explained the importance of Israel’s security concerns.

Diplomats and members of the international media got a bird's-eye view Wednesday of the security problems confronting Israel in the face of the stalled peace process with the Palestinians.The diplomats from the U.S., Mexico, Moldova, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Republic of Congo as well as reporters from European and Asian news agencies were briefed by IDF Brig. Gen. (Res.) Relik Shafir about the Israeli security concerns in peace talks with the Palestinians.

TIP conference call with Dr. Jonathan Rynhold on
"The Hamas-Fatah Pact - What it Means for Israel, Peace and the Region"
Tuesday, November 29, 2011, 1:00 p.m. EST

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Herzliya, Nov. 24 – The Israel Project hosted the President of the Republic of Palau, Johnson Toribiong, along with his minister of justice and other members of his staff, on a special Intellicopter tour of Israel's narrow waistline, Jerusalem and the Gaza border region.

Israel, Nov. 14 – The Israel Project hosted a group of 17 Israel-based foreign journalists and diplomats on its first Agro-technology tour showcasing Israeli innovations and solutions to many agricultural challenges worldwide. The attendees were from South Korea, China, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Thailand and the Democratic Republic of Congo.