Major General Amir Eshel to Speak at Jerusalem Post Conference in New York
Who flew Israel’s first F-35 mission? Meet the man taking the stage in New York
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Major General (Ret.) Amir Eshel, the first Israeli Air Force commander to fly the F-35 Adir, will speak at The Jerusalem Post Annual Conference on June 1 in New York. The event will feature other prominent defense leaders and focus on the evolving dynamics of the Middle East.
- 01Major General (Ret.) Amir Eshel is the first Israeli Air Force commander to fly the F-35 Adir.
- 02Eshel will speak at The Jerusalem Post Annual Conference on June 1, 2024, in New York.
- 03The conference will highlight the concept of a 'new Middle East' and its implications for security.
- 04Other notable speakers include Major General Amikam Norkin and Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Richard Y. Newton III.
- 05The discussions will address current regional tensions and the role of defense technology.
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Major General (Ret.) Amir Eshel, who made history as the first Israeli Air Force commander to fly the F-35 Adir fighter jet, will be a key speaker at The Jerusalem Post Annual Conference on June 1, 2024, in New York. Eshel, who served as the director-general of the Israeli Ministry of Defense from 2020 to 2023, is known for leading a historic flyover of the Auschwitz concentration camp in 2003, symbolizing Jewish resilience. The conference will also feature prominent figures such as Major General Amikam Norkin and Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Richard Y. Newton III, focusing on the evolving dynamics of the Middle East. This year's theme emphasizes the importance of security in the region, with discussions on defense technology and geopolitical shifts. The event aims to foster dialogue on the partnerships and ideas shaping the Middle East today.
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The conference will address critical security issues affecting both Israel and the broader Middle East, influencing defense policies and partnerships.
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