Gilad Erdan, former UN ambassador, has been appointed to lead Magen David Adom’s emergency response efforts, as well as international awareness campaigns.
Israel’s outgoing Ambassador to the United Nations, Gilad Erdan, has been appointed as global president of Magen David Adom (MDA), the organization reported on Tuesday night.
One of Israel’s staunchest defenders on the international stage, Erdan will advance the organization’s emergency and blood services in his new position. He will employ his expertise to ensure MDA is prepared for future challenges.
Erdan will also raise awareness of MDA’s work internationally at global events.
Erdan, who recently started his new role, previously served as Israel’s ambassador to the UN for four years. There, he was known for vigorously defending Israel. Before that, he was Israel’s home front defense minister and a member of the Security Cabinet, where he led significant reforms.
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