On May 11 – 2015, JPC hosted Gil Hoffman, chief political correspondent for the Jerusalem Post, and host of Inside Israel Today daily show on Voice of Israel.com Radio. Hoffman spoke about the formation of the new government in Israel. And lamented the fact that the last elections, called prematurely because of lack of stability, only resulted in more instability. He didn’t see any real chance for a serious movement on the peace track in the near future.
About the speaker:
Gil Hoffman is the chief political correspondent and analyst for The Jerusalem Post. Well-connected to Israeli and Palestinian leaders, Hoffman has interviewed every major figure across the Israeli political spectrum, has been interviewed by top media on six continents and is a regular analyst on CNN, Al-Jazeera and other news outlets.
Called “The most optimistic man in Israel” by Israel Television, Hoffman’s writing and TV appearances provide a behind the scenes look at the intrigue and humor in the Israeli political arena.
Hoffman, who was raised in Chicago, graduated Magna Cum Laude from Northwestern University’s School of Journalism and wrote for the Miami Herald and Arizona Republic before moving to Israel. A reserve soldier in the IDF’s Spokesman’s Unit, he has lectured in seven countries and 40 US states. He lives in Jerusalem with his wife, and two children.