IDF Gen. (res.) Matan Vilnai (Part I)

Matan Vilnai''s last official position was as Israel’s Ambassador to China, after having served as a Member of Knesset and Cabinet Minister under Prime Ministers Ehud Barak and Ariel Sharon.

He is most known for his distinguished military career as a bold and creative commando and airborne officer, beginning as a paratrooper squad leader and concluding 35 years later as Major General and IDF Deputy Chief of Staff.

General, Minister and Ambassador Vilnai brings his unique perspective to Watchmen Talk, our TV7 News series of conversation with top security experts and practitioners.

TV7 Israel Watchmen Talk

“I have set watchmen upon thy walls, O Jerusalem, [which] shall never hold their peace day nor night” (Isaiah 62:6)

They are the men and women who have stood guard over Israel. When their countrymen slept, these Watchmen could be counted on to fight for Israel and its capital, Jerusalem, on its numerous fronts. Now, one by one, they are coming to TV7’s Jerusalem studio for in-depth interviews by TV7 Analyst and Host Amir Oren, a veteran observer of the Israeli - and global - defense and government scenes.

They will share their stories, insights and some revelations in a way sure to enlighten our viewers who are encouraged to keep these topics in prayer ~ Psalm 122.

  • First broadcast: May 6, 2021, TV7 World
  • Episode number: 9
  • Duration: 30 min
  • Spoken languages:
  • English, Swedish
  • Subtitles:
  • Finnish