As Israel fights for its security and battles diplomatic terrorism on the international stage, former Israeli minister and ambassador Gilad Erdan has joined the Jerusalem-based Misgav Institute for National Security & Zionist Strategy. Erdan will head the Center for Diplomacy and International Cooperation at the Misgav Institute. 

As Israel’s ambassador to the US and to the UN, Erdan spearheaded Israeli diplomacy and public diplomacy. Previously, Erdan served for seven years as a minister in Israeli governments. He was Minister of Public Security, Minister of Strategic Affairs and Public Diplomacy, and Home Front Command Minister, among other. He is deeply knowledgeable of Israel’s national security challenges.

 At the Misgav Institute, Ambassador Erdan will lead projects and research aimed at strengthening Israeli policy in international affairs and its standing on the global stage, including tackling BDS and delegitimization campaigns, and dealing with hostile international organizations such as the UN. He also with work on expanding Israel’s international partnerships. Erdan also will join the institute’s International Advisory Council.

 Meir Ben Shabbat, chairman of the Misgav Institute warmly welcomed Ambassador Erdan. “I have no doubt that Gilad’s knowledge and experience as Israeli ambassador to the US and the UN, and his longstanding involvement in Israel’s national security affairs, will contribute greatly to the success of the institute.”

 Ambassador Erdan said “I am very pleased to join the Misgav Institute for National Security & Zionist Strategy to advance its important work. There is much work ahead to do in exposing the distortions against Israel in international institutions and in repairing them.”