David Azrieli has had a profound impact on the landscape of Israel. Among the most notable projects of the 87-year-old builder, developer, architect and philanthropist

In his third term as mayor of Tel Aviv (officially Tel Aviv-Jaffa), Ron Huldai, 64, is presiding over the city’s 100th anniversary. He came to

Bernard Lewis, 92, is arguably the most influential post-World War II expert on Islam and the Middle East, having written seminal works and advised presidents

Julie Burchill, 49, is an exceptionally popular yet wildly controversial British columnist who for decades has defended Israel in British newspapers such as The Sunday Times,

An acclaimed author, journalist and lecturer, Yossi Klein Ha­levi, 55, moved to Israel from New York 26 years ago. He serves as a senior fellow

One of Israel’s most respected Middle East experts, Ehud Ya’ari has long been a television commentator on Israel’s Channel 2. He is associate editor of The

Italian-born Fiamma Nirenstein, 62—award-winning journalist, author and filmmaker—has lived and worked in Jerusalem for decades. But since last April, she has also served as an

A member of the British House of Lords since 1997, Lord Greville Janner previously served in the House of Commons as a La­bour Party representative