25 ViZionaries: Ofir Dayan – No. 12

Ofir Dayan, a leading voice in Israel's national security, is recognized for her work in defending the Jewish state globally. She founded and leads the antisemitism and delegitimization research team at the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS), influencing strategic policies to protect Israel's international standing. Dayan's commitment to combating delegitimization began during her time at Columbia University, where she led pro-Israel campus organizations, an experience that inspired her book, Intifada on the Hudson. A recipient of the Forum Dvorah Young Leadership Award, she is also a weekly columnist for Makor Rishon, a frequent commentator on international security, and a reserve officer in the IDF Spokesperson Unit, dedicated to countering threats to Zionism.