Israel’s Changing Role in the Region

By M.K. Yaakov Perry

M.K. Yaakov Perry is the Former Head of the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) and a current member of Israel's Knesset representing the Yesh Atid party.

Former head of Israel’s Shin Bet and current Knesset member Yaakov Perry discussed Israel’s cooperation with its neighbors to combat regional threats.  Perry explained that Egypt and Jordan are important partners for Israel in the fight against ISIS, and that Israel and many of the Gulf countries share mutual concerns regarding Iran’s increasing influence.

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