*ONLINE* Ami Ayalon at How To Academy
Join Ami Ayalon, Israeli politician and former navy commander for a conversation around his book Friendly Fire, with How To Academy on Wednesday 10 March at 6:30pm. Ayalon will be in conversation with Ian Black, former Middle East editor for The Guardian.
Tickets are £10-15, or £19.50 with book (RRP £16.99). A link to replay the event will be made available 48 hours after the event is over to enjoy without a time limit. For more information and to book your tickets, please visit the How To Academy website.
Friendly Fire
A powerful personal testimony and an urgent call for Israel to change direction, from an unexpected source: the former director of the internal security service, Shin Bet.
Raised on a kibbutz by parents who had fled the Holocaust, Ami Ayalon’s life exemplified the Zionist dream. His commitment to his country propelled a meteoric career, culminating in being named commander of the navy and receiving the Medal of Valour, Israel’s highest military decoration. All the time, he remained a staunch supporter of his country’s policies.
Then he was appointed director of the Shin Bet, Israel’s internal…
