A former Arizona Republic journalist who is now chief political correspondent for The Jerusalem Post in Israel will give a free lecture at Arizona State University in Tempe.
Hoffman will speak on the topic, “Peace, Politics and Plutonium: An Insider’s Look at the Mayhem in the Middle East,” at 7 p.m. Monday, March 20, in Room L1-20 of Coor Hall, 976 S. Forest Mall, on the Tempe campus.
Hoffman’s presentation is sponsored by the Hillel Jewish Student Center near ASU, Hasbara Fellowships, Jewish Arizonans on Campus, and Stand With Us Supporting Israel Around the World.
About Gil Hoffman (provided by Hillel Jewish Student Center):
Gil Hoffman is the chief political correspondent and analyst for The Jerusalem Post. He has interviewed every major figure across the Israeli political spectrum, has been interviewed by top media on six continents and is a regular analyst on CNN, Al-Jazeera and other news outlets. Called “the most optimistic man in Israel” by Israel Television, Hoffman provides a behind the scenes look at the intrigue and humor in the Israeli political arena. He was raised in Chicago, graduated magna cum laude from Northwestern University’s School of Journalism, and wrote for the Miami Herald and Arizona Republic before moving to Israel. A reserve soldier in the IDF Spokesman’s Unit, he has lectured in every major English-speaking country in the world. He lives with his family in Jerusalem.
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