On Monday 8 February 2010, Daniel Ayalon, MK, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Israel spoke on “Israel’s Challenges and Opportunities”.
Mr Ayalon discussed the current issues on the Israeli government’s agenda, including prospects for peace with the Palestinians, regional co-operation and the growing threat from Iran.
Daniel Ayalon was born in Israel in 1955. He has a B.A. degree in Economics from Tel Aviv University as well as an M.B.A. from Bowling Green University in Ohio.
Daniel Ayalon served as Foreign Policy Advisor to Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, from March 2001 through July 2002, and as Israel's Ambassador to the United States, from July 2002 through November 2006. He has also served as a Member of the Executive Board, University Center, Ariel; Vice Chair of the Israel-America Chamber of Commerce, and a Board Member of the America-Israel Friendship League.
Daniel Ayalon was elected to the 18th Knesset in February 2009 on the Yisrael Beitenu list and in April 2009 was appointed Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs.
This meeting was chaired by Adam Ward, Director of Studies, and took place in The Lee Kuan Yew Conference Room at Arundel House, 13–15 Arundel Street, Temple Place, London WC2R 3DX.
