IsraelCast Episode 207

A veteran Israeli diplomat, Shahar Azani was never a stranger to Israel and Jew hatred. Yet, after the October 7 terrorist attacks, Shahar Azani saw a shift in discourse. While protesters previously couched their bias in softer language, many are now openly supporting terrorist groups and calling for the end of the Jewish State. Host Steven Shalowitz sits down with Azani to talk about the change in how Israel is discussed, the unity of the Jewish people in the face of such adversity, and how he stays optimistic about Israel’s future.

Shahar Azani serves as Founder and Principal at Fourth Dimension Strategies and Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at Jet Support Services. He previously served as Senior Vice President at Jewish Broadcasting Services and the Executive Director for the Northeast Region at StandWithUs, an organization dedicated to Israel Education and the fight against BDS and antisemitism. Azani was also a diplomat with Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs for over 15 years where he held the positions of Consul for Media Affairs and Spokesperson at the Consulate General of Israel in New York. During his service, he was responsible for maintaining direct contact with US media, focusing on political, social, and business outlets.