Former President Reuven Rivlin is joining the Israel Democracy Institute (IDI) as its honorary president, the think tank announced on Sunday.
In a statement, IDI said Rivlin, who stepped down in July at the conclusion of his seven-year term as president and was replaced by Isaac Herzog, was “to bring Israelis closer together and build on core democratic values and institutions.” will focus on strengthening their commitment to .
The post of honorary president was previously held by former US Secretary of State George Schultz, who died in February.
According to an IDI statement, Rivlin said, “The Israel Democracy Institute is an epitome of knowledge, expertise and professionalism.” “In an age of information abundance, IDI’s experts have unique abilities that allow them to provide rational, well-researched analysis and propose policy proposals that improve the situation in Israel and benefit all citizens of the country.” Makes life better.”
IDI President and former Knesset member Johann Plesner welcomed Rivlin to the organization.
“After a period of political instability that has served as a real-world stress-test for Israel’s democracy and society, we are deeply honored and humbled that President Rivlin spent the years following his presidency at IDI. to serve as Honorary Chairman of the Board,” Pleasner said. “President Rivlin’s wit and international stature will certainly make a profound contribution to our advocacy and outreach.”
The Jerusalem-based think tank and democracy watchdog conducts research and surveys related to government institutions, economic development, Israeli democracy, public opinion and many other areas, as well as partners with government bodies to implement its recommendations.
Last month, Rivlin also Joined Israeli electric vehicle tech startup Electron as its president.