Off the Record With Dore Gold
May 10, 2006
Santa Monica
Ambassador Dore Gold of the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs led a discussion on the current prospects for Israel's security in the wake of recent Palestinian and Israeli elections and the ongoing developments in Iraq, Iran and the Middle East.
Gold addressed three key issues most affecting Israel's security: the rise of Hamas in Palestinian elections, al-Qaeda's increasing ability to strike Israel and the escalating situation in Iran. He outlined steps Israel should take to secure and protect itself, including topics covered in his most recent work, "Defensible Borders for a Lasting Peace," which engages military, legal and diplomatic perspectives on long-range strategic planning for Israel's security.
Guests posed questions on Israel's borders, plans for combating al-Qaeda and methods to publicize concerns to the Israeli public and the Middle East region. The discussion concluded with brief comments regarding the economic impact of terrorism, with Glenn Yago, director of Capital Studies at the Milken Institute, stressing the importance of a strong Israeli economy to combat security threats.
The "Off the Record with ..." series of private meetings with individuals of distinction is open to members of the Milken Institute Associates. To join, please contact Mindy Silverstein, director of Milken Institute Associates, at (310) 570-4634, or by e-mail at msilverstein @milkeninstitute.org.
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