Aviel born on a Kibbutz and grew up in Jerusalem in a family dedicated Zionism. After high school he served in the renown Givati Brigade and fought in the First Lebanon War. After his service he studied Music at the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance and later went on to study Telecommunication and Marketing.
Together with his wife Anat they raised four children and for the couple “family is above all!” They live on a Moshav in the hills around Jerusalem where Aviel served for years in a rescue team in the Judean desert and has a passion for the unique wilderness of Israel. He enjoys hiking, running, cooking, music, kitesurfing and travel. Family, work and faith help him keep balanced in mind, body and soul.
Aviel loves to uncover biblical truths that shine light on current political dramas in Israel and the region. “As is it written, ‘There is nothing new under the sun.’ But there is a lot of ancient wisdom and things that people forget, especially concerning Israel. Whether we like it or not, the Bible is the only mandate for Israel’s rebirth and existence today.”
I’m reminded of the words of the assassinated Egyptian leader Anwar Sadat, who, when asked why he was so determined to return the small border town of Taba (just south of Eilat) to Egyptian rule, answered: “For us Egyptians, Taba is still one meter closer to Jerusalem.”
The Arab world hasn’t suddenly fallen in love with Israel.
The Palestinians seem to not only be losing their position atop the region’s political agenda, they are increasingly angering neighboring Arab governments.
The European Union saw nothing to get excited about in Israel’s recent revelations regarding Iran’s nuclear program.
“A rational enemy is better than a stupid friend.”
Miriam Peretz (64) was one of 16 recipients of this year’s Israel Prize, the highest accolade in the State of Israel, which is regularly awarded at the end of Independence Day.
Three days of euphoria, three days of pink shirts, three days Giro d’Italia in the Holy Land!
In the course of my editorial work, I keep in contact with various Middle East experts and commentators.
The Israeli film industry has experienced highs and lows.
Part I
