The World Affairs Council of Las Vegas and The Jewish Federation of Las Vegas Present Ishmael Khalidi Policy Advisor to the Foreign Minister of Israel

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010 6:00 – 7:00 pm: Cocktail Reception - Cash Bar
7:00 – 8:30 pm: Dinner and Program
Couvert: $55.00
(via Paypal/Credit Card at WACLV.org or by cash or check at event)  Las Vegas Country Club 3000 Joe W. Brown Drive

Ishmael Khaldi is currently Policy Advisor to the Foreign Minister of Israel. He previously served for two years as Deputy Consul General in Israel Consulate in San Francisco. Mr. Khaldi is Israel’s first Bedouin diplomat. Born and raised in a Bedouin village in Northern Israel, Mr. Khaldi served in the Israel Defense Forces, Defense Ministry and the Israeli Police before being chosen to join the Foreign Ministry in October 2004. Mr. Khaldi says the lessons he learned as a shepherd growing up in his village have served him well in his mission as a diplomat. His unique life and historic role as an Israeli diplomat has just been published in his book entitled A Shepherd’s Journey. Register at WACLV.org or by email Ronald.Kline@usoncology.com