Richard Pater
Briefing on the Upcoming Israeli General Election with Richard Pater, CEO of BICOM
Summary
Richard Pater and Carly Maisel discuss the 2021 Israeli general elections, with a focus on key candidates and issues. They cover Prime Minister Netanyahu’s “Gavalt Campaign,” Yair Lapid and Gideon Saar’s opposition, Naftali Bennett, and potential new leaders emerging from the IDF.
Richard Pater
Richard Pater is the CEO of Britain Israel Communications and Research Centre (BICOM), an independent organization producing research and analysis on Israel and regional affairs. Richard has over 15 years of experience working alongside government officials, diplomats, and journalists. He regularly briefs British audiences on Israeli politics and security issues. He has appeared on the BBC and has written in a range of publications. Richard joined BICOM from the Israeli prime minister’s office, where he spearheaded the engagement with the foreign press. Following the Second Lebanon War, he received the prime minister’s prize for excellence. Richard served in the IDF armored brigade, where he twice received commendations, and continues to serve in the reserves.
Carly Maisel
Carly Maisel is the global CEO of Kirsh Philanthropies.