Mizrachi (Stephen M. Flatow)

Israeli Ambassador (Dr Hillel Newman)

Stephen M. Flatow is the president of the Religious Zionists of America- Mizrachi (not affiliated with any Israeli or American political party) and the father of Alisa Flatow who was murdered by Iranian sponsored Palestinian terrorists in April 1995. He is the author of "A Father's Story: My Fight For Justice Against Iranian Terror" now available on Amazon in an expanded paperback edition, and the proud grandparent of 16 and great-grandparent of Avigayil Ora, the Duchess, and Esther Pesya, the Countess. He has a blog on the Times of Israel. (0:31-30:34)

Ambassador Hillel Newman, PhD has served as Ambassador of Israel to Australia since February 2026. A South African–born Israeli career diplomat, he joined Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs as a cadet and has more than 26 years of diplomatic experience.

Prior to his current role, Ambassador Newman served as Senior Policy Advisor to the Knesset, Israel’s parliament (2024–2026), and as Chief of Policy Staff in the Bureau of Israel’s Minister of Foreign Affairs (2023–2024). From 2019 to 2023, he served as Consul General of Israel to the Pacific Southwest based in Los Angeles, representing Israel across seven U.S. states. Earlier in his career, he served as Ambassador of Israel to Uzbekistan and Tajikistan (2008–2013), as well as in senior policy and strategic roles within the Foreign Ministry. (30:40-52:24)

Stephen M. Flatow&nbsp;is&nbsp;the&nbsp;president of the&nbsp;<a href="https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/td/c/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxOTM2NDg0MDExNTY0MDkyMjcsXCJyXCI6MTkzNjQ4NDEyNzU4OTAxODE1fSIsInMiOiI2NzRjNDhiNzlkNjUzZWYxIn0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-link-id="193648401156409227" data-linkindex="1">Religious Zionists of America- Mizrachi</a>&nbsp;(not affiliated with any Israeli or American political party) and the father of Alisa Flatow who was murdered by Iranian sponsored Palestinian terrorists in April 1995. He is the author of "<a href="https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/td/c/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxOTM2NDg0MDExNjE2NTIxMDksXCJyXCI6MTkzNjQ4NDEyNzU4OTAxODE1fSIsInMiOiJmZmMyODA3OTA2N2FmOGQxIn0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-link-id="193648401161652109" data-linkindex="2">A Father's Story: My Fight For Justice Against Iranian Terror</a>" now available on Amazon in an expanded paperback edition, and the proud grandparent of 16 and great-grandparent of Avigayil Ora, the Duchess, and Esther Pesya, the Countess. He has a blog on the&nbsp;<a href="https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/td/c/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxOTM2NDg0MDExNjU4NDY0MTUsXCJyXCI6MTkzNjQ4NDEyNzU4OTAxODE1fSIsInMiOiJhZjk5MzA4YmVmMzE2MDRjIn0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-link-id="193648401165846415" data-linkindex="3">Times of Israel</a>. (0:31-30:34)
Ambassador Hillel Newman, PhD&nbsp;has served as&nbsp;<a href="https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/td/c/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxOTM2NDg0MDExNzIxMzc4NzMsXCJyXCI6MTkzNjQ4NDEyNzU4OTAxODE1fSIsInMiOiJlOGU0MzhlMjZhYmVlODBkIn0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-link-id="193648401172137873" data-linkindex="4">Ambassador of Israel to Australia</a>&nbsp;since February 2026.&nbsp;A South African&ndash;born Israeli career diplomat, he joined Israel&rsquo;s Ministry of Foreign Affairs as a cadet and has more than 26 years of diplomatic experience.
Prior to his current role, Ambassador Newman served as Senior Policy Advisor to the Knesset, Israel&rsquo;s parliament (2024&ndash;2026), and as Chief of Policy Staff in the Bureau of Israel&rsquo;s Minister of Foreign Affairs (2023&ndash;2024). From 2019 to 2023, he served as Consul General of Israel to the Pacific Southwest based in Los Angeles, representing Israel across seven U.S. states. Earlier in his career, he served as Ambassador of Israel to Uzbekistan and Tajikistan (2008&ndash;2013), as well as in senior policy and strategic roles within the Foreign Ministry. (30:40-52:24)

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In collaboration with experts from all walks of life who specialise in various aspects of Israel&rsquo;s political life, arts and culture, you will hear in depth interviews delving into issues affecting Israel, Israelis and their involvements around the world.

Mizrachi (Stephen M. Flatow), Israeli Ambassador (Dr Hillel Newman)