"There were offers from several parties": From the Knesset to high-tech - Idan Roll chose to make an impact at a different pace

Idan Roll, former Deputy Foreign Minister, has been appointed CEO of "Code for Israel" and explains in his first extensive interview why he left politics for public-technological activism. He describes the difficulties of working with government ministries, the potential of artificial intelligence in education and combating online antisemitism, and the need for a new work model to improve public service in Israel.

Idan Roll, once one of the most promising politicians in the opposition bloc who advanced within two years to the position of Deputy Foreign Minister, announced his resignation from the Knesset a year after October 7 and formed a one-man faction. He has now been appointed CEO of "Code for Israel," an organization that connects tech entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and government ministries to advance national projects. In his first extensive interview, he discusses the challenges: education, antisemitism on social networks, and the need to upgrade public service through technology. According to him, the government struggles to translate ideas into action due to heavy bureaucracy and regulation. He addresses Netanyahu's responsibility for October 7 but emphasizes that he is not alone, and calls for uniting society instead of focusing on removal. Roll explains that he received offers from several parties to return to politics but does not regret his choice to make an impact at a different pace.

"There were offers from several parties": From the Knesset to high-tech - Idan Roll chose to make an impact at a different pace