Beyond the War: Israel’s Strategic Outlook and U.S. Relations
Date: 11/12/2024
Location: West Palm Beach, FL
Private Event? Yes
Kosher Options? Yes
Offers Hotel Code? No
Cost Is Donation? Yes
Cost: USD $250 per person This lunch is complimentary for current MEF donors of $250 or more ($500 per couple). For all other guests, we request a $250 contribution.
Mr. Roman will cover the ongoing threats from Iran, the volatile situation on Israel’s borders with Hezbollah in Lebanon, Houthi efforts to disrupt Western shipping in the Red Sea, and Shi’ite militia attacks on U.S. forces in Iraq and Syria. Additionally, Roman and Westrop will address the persistent tensions in Gaza and the West Bank, and how the outcomes of the U.S. elections could reshape the future of U.S.-Israel relations and broader Middle East policy.
In addition to these security concerns, Roman and Westrop will highlight the Middle East Forum’s recent investigations, including the exposure of Islamist interference in the U.S. election process, such as Iranian hacking attempts targeting candidates. They will also discuss the recent Iranian missile attacks on Israel and the Israeli response, as well as MEF’s efforts to combat campus antisemitism by utilizing RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act) statutes to hold perpetrators accountable.
For any questions about the event, please e-mail events@meforum.org, or call (215) 546-5406 ext. 113.
Gregg Roman
Director
Gregg Roman functions as the chief operations officer for the Forum, responsible for day-to-day management, communications, and financial resource development. Mr. Roman previously served as director of the Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh. In 2014, he was named one of the ten most inspiring global Jewish leaders by the Jewish Telegraphic Agency. He previously served as the political advisor to the deputy foreign minister of Israel and worked for the Israeli Ministry of Defense. Mr. Roman is a frequent speaker at venues around the world, often appears on television, and has written for the Hill, Newsweek, the Forward, The Algemeiner, and other publications. He attended American University in Washington, D.C., and the Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) in Herzliya, Israel, where he studied national security studies and political communications.
