Israel Ben Shitrit is in his civilian life an accomplished business developer in environmental high tech, a happily married husband and a father of 5.

Committed to protecting our country after serving for 18 years in the IDF, Israel is a determined commander leading his 90 men strong brigade with the Hativat Alexandroni. After miraculously surviving an RPG attack during a mission in the Qatari neighborhood of Khan Yunis and spending 4 months in rehabilitation at Soroka hospital, Captain Ben Shitrit decided to take upon a new mission.

Becoming a speaker advocating for the necessity of unifying as a people, overcoming the pain of October 7th to emulate the visceral reaction that started on October 8th, Israel is opening new grounds of reflection towards a stronger Eretz and a safer future for everyone. In his lecture titled living by your values, Israel exhorts a unique story of courage, selflessness and resilience in the face of ultimate danger.