On February 15 – 2016, MK Ofer Shelach, Head of Yesh Atid faction in the Knesset, spoke to JPC members about the strategic situation and the challenges Israel is facing. Mr. Shelach said that the current Israeli approach, of inaction, is wrong, because Israel should be a player in the Middle East and not just an observer. At the same time, he didn’t endorse doing anything in Syria, because any Israeli action – even the “right” one (which he said he didn’t know what it was) – would be misinterpreted and might backfire on Israel.ГРИБЫ. РАСФАСОВКА ГРИБОВ
About the speaker:
MK Ofer Shelah is an elected Member of Knesset and Yesh Atid’s head of faction, acting as member of the foreign affairs and defense committees. Was elected for his second term in march 2015.
Published seven books, including one novel and three books on the IDF and Israeli security decision-making. Previously a commentator and host for channel 10 news and several other TV shows; Columnist on politics, security and sports for several national dailies in Israel. Received MFA in English with a Concentration in Creative Writing from New York University and BA in Economics and English, Magna cum Lauda, from Tel Aviv University.
Served as company commander in the Paratrooper Corps of the IDF and Reached the rank of captain. MK Shelah completed 18 full-length marathons since 2002. In 2010 ran the Comrades Marathon, a 56-mile event in South Africa.
MK shelah played a key role in the shaked committee in 2013 which helped pass the ‘ha shiviun ba netel’ bill ( forcing equal army service for all Israeli citizen).
Today Ofer Shelah promotes legislation regarding military, social and economic issues in Israel.
