An Insider to all things Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World:
Defense, Diplomacy, Politics and Society
About DAN
Dan Feferman is a speaker, writer, researcher and media entrepreneur who specializes in all things Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. A recognized expert on military, intelligence and diplomatic affairs, dan is widely known as a speaker who can break down complex issues to all audiences, in an approachable and engaging manner. Dan is a major (reserves) in the IDF, where he worked on key national security issues, and a former fellow at the prestigious Jewish People Policy Institute, he has published widely, appears regularly in international media, and speaks globally on these matters. Dan is the co-founder and co-editor of MiddleEast24 (ME24), a new media platform seeking to revolutionize international media about the region, and is a co-chair of Sharaka.
Lectures:
October 7 and the New Middle East: The Builders and the Destroyers
The October 7 Hamas attack was the deadliest against Jews since the Holocaust, forcing Israel into an unprecedented war. How did Hamas launch such a devastating surprise attack against Israel’s supposedly impenetrable defenses? Why would they provoke a war they couldn’t win? And what does this mean for the Abraham Accords and the future of the region? This lecture unpacks the intelligence failure, military response, and wider geopolitical and philosophical implications, leaving audiences with a framework to understand the emerging Middle East.
Books by Dan Feferman
Middle East 24
Middle East 24 is a digital new media platform that aims to take on the dominance of Al-Jazeera over the Middle East news cycle, especially in the Western and global discourse.
It reclaims the news cycle, resets the media narrative and provides a platform for moderates, pro-west, pro-peace, and anti-radical voices and actors.
It is being launched in partnership with the successful European global media disruptor Visegrad24.
