Special Guests

Noam Schalit

Noam Schalit

Noam Schalit, the father of Gilad Schalit, will be flying to London especially to attend the event as a representative of the Schalit family.

 

 

Ehud Banai

One of Israel’s most respected musicians, Ehud Banai was one of the first artists to attempt to incorporate traditional Middle Eastern motifs into Western-style rock music. He has written music in many different styles, including Dylanesque folk, surrealistic dream ballads, dub, musical versions of Arabic folk tales, and others. Ehud Banai has become an national legend, one of the few artists who can truly claim universal respect in Israel.

 

Douglas Murray - Master of Ceremonies

Douglas Murray is a bestselling author and commentator based in the UK. He appears regularly on the television and radio across Europe and America. He is a trustee of the newly founded European Freedom Fund and a member of the Advisory Board of the European Institute for the Study of Contemporary Antisemitism. Since April 2007 he has been Director of the Centre for Social Cohesion in Westminster, London.

 

His Excellency Ron Prosor-  Israeli ambassador to Great Britain

Ron Prosor

Ron Prosor has been Ambassador of the State of Israel to the Court of St James since November 2007.  Ron Prosor served as Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from October 2004 until June 2006.  Before assuming this post, Prosor acted as Senior Deputy Director General of the Ministry and Chief of Policy Staff to the Foreign Minister.  

 

 

Lee Scott MP

Mr. Lee Scott MP

Mr. Scott has taken part in many election campaigns. Notably he has worked with President George Bush (1988-92) and other well known political figures in his role as a fundraiser for a major national charity. In July 2005 Lee was appointed to serve on the Transport Select Committee and in July 2007 he was appointed to serve on the Health Select Committee.

 

Additional musical performances by

Sagi Hartov

Steven Leas Chazan

Further artists to be announced shortly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional speakers announced shortly