IsraelCast Episode 216

From his time on the ground in the Israeli special forces to his bridge-building efforts as the National Public Diplomacy Unit Director, Gadi Ezra has dedicated his life to serving his country. From his time in Gaza in 2008 to his recent engagement after being called up from the reserves, Ezra is intimately familiar with war and how Hamas operates. Host Steven Shalowitz sits down with Ezra to discuss how Hamas operates, the mindset of Gaza, and how Israel should approach both combat and the hostage situation.
Gadi Ezra is Israel’s former National Public Diplomacy Unit Director, where he was responsible for coordinating and integrating public diplomacy on issues of national importance. He coordinated many high-level diplomatic events – including US President Joe Biden's visit to Israel – and orchestrated national force-building projects. A human rights attorney and Israeli special forces veteran, Ezra has shared his unique perspective on war with thousands on multiple global tours. He also provides strategic briefings regarding Israel’s challenges in security, diplomatic, and legal matters. A frequent commentator and contributor for Israeli and foreign media on national security and diplomacy issues, Ezra is also the author of 11 Days in Gaza.