An Evening with Alon Ben David

The invitation of internationally-esteemed journalist Alon Ben David is a culmination of insights, inspiration, and introspection of the Connect Israel trip participants, who met with him on a recent trip to Israel. Ben David's unique ability to create meaningful and measurable impact by articulating the geopolitical issues in the Middle East today, while leaving the politics of the left and right at the door, is almost unparalleled.

This evening promises to be a rare opportunity for thought leaders in Los Angeles to widen their perspective on the pressing internal issues Israel faces today.

About Alon:

Alon is a television and print journalist, who has been covering the Middle East conflict for the last three decades. Specializing in defense and military issues, Mr. Ben David is currently Senior Defense Correspondent for Israel Channel 10 and a contributor to several international publications.

Mr. Ben-David has covered all major events in the region in the last three decades, including the first and second Intifada, the assassination of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, the Disengagement from Gaza, Israel's long war in Lebanon and the recent Gaza conflicts.

Alon Ben-David holds a BA in political science from Tel Aviv University and a master’s in public administration from Harvard University. He is a senior research fellow at the Center for International Communication at Bar-Ilan University.