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99% Intercepted. Defeating the Iranian Air Attack.
Sunday, May 19 at 10:00 am EDT
Advance registration is required. RSVP by May 17.
On April 13, the country of Iran launched an unprecedented attack on Israel.
Extraordinarily, Israel’s use of technology, ingenuity and diplomacy helped
defeat the onslaught by intercepting a remarkable 99% of the rockets and
missiles fired.
Join Federation for a deeper dive into this monumental military event.
Our guest from Israel will be IDF Air Force Brigadier General Shmaya Avieli
(Res.), who brings a unique perspective on Israeli defense technology and the
security and military cooperation between Israel and the USA.
Look at current events in Israel from a closer angle. Grab your favorite
morning brew and let’s talk on May 19. Please register for your Zoom link
today.
We look forward to seeing you,
Betsy Heuer, Jeff Schlussel and Ron Sollish
Program Chairs
Questions for our speaker? Please include them when registering.
**About Shmaya Avieli**
In addition to serving as an IDF Air Force Brigadier General, Shmaya is the
former head of the Foreign Aid Directorate (SIBAT) at the Israeli Ministry of
Defense. In the Israeli Air Force, he served as Commander of the Palmachim
airbase and as the IDF attaché in Washington, D.C. prior to his retirement
from military service.
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