Israel needs new national units | Ronald Lauder
Ronald Lauder proposes establishing three new national initiatives in Israel: Units 8300, 8400, and 8500. Unit 8300 will identify and train outstanding individuals to represent Israel globally, Unit 8400 will build diplomatic and economic ties with the world and the diaspora, and Unit 8500 will focus on economic recovery, investments, and growth. Lauder calls on the next government to make these missions a national priority.
Ronald Lauder, President of the World Jewish Congress, publishes an opinion piece calling for the establishment of three new non-military national initiatives in Israel, aimed at shaping the country's future. Lauder argues that Israel knows how to recruit outstanding individuals for security, and now must do the same for civilian challenges. Unit 8300 will focus on identifying and training key personnel from fields such as academia, high-tech, business, media, and government, who will be trained in diplomacy, international law, and culture specific to target countries. Unit 8400 will build long-term networks with governments, investors, universities, and Jewish communities in major cities like New York, London, and Paris. Unit 8500 will focus on Israel's economic recovery, identifying companies that have reduced operations, working with international investors, and connecting Israeli companies to global markets. Lauder emphasizes that the three units should operate as one system, and that the next government must make international, human, and economic recovery a priority alongside physical security.