Elad Israeli is EMET’s Director of Research, and Legislative Affairs Associate. Prior to EMET, Elad served as a Congressional Affairs Officer at the Embassy of Israel in Washington, DC, where he specialized in a portfolio that covers foreign affairs legislation with regard to Israel and the wider Middle East. Born in Israel and raised in both Israel and the United States, Elad served in various intelligence positions within the Israeli Defense Forces between 2011-2020. A graduate of Tel Aviv University, with a BA in History of the Middle East and Political Science, and a Master’s in Diplomacy Studies, Elad is fluent in Hebrew and has high proficiency in Arabic.