Efraim Lapid

BA in Middle East Studies and Arabic, Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Has a teaching degree and an MA in Political Science. Currently head of the Information Team at the National Emergency Management Authority (MENA), dealing with hundreds of Israeli and foreign spokespersons. Brigadier General (res.) with extensive experience and expertise in both the military and public affairs. Previously a senior officer in the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) Intelligence Corp. Served as IDF spokesperson, was a senior instructor for the senior staff at the National Defence College. Was also head of Israel Army Radio. Has written numerous articles about Israeli intelligence as well as media and security. Has written a book about Israeli intelligence, which will be published in English the near future. Serves on the board of several public education non-profit organisations.