Jonathan Livny, a prominent attorney practicing in Jerusalem, was the Presiding Judge of the Military Court in Judea and Samaria, holding the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Previously, he held the position of Attorney General of the West Bank.

Mr. Livny has represented Israel in various international conferences and received wide recognition as one of Israel's more forceful spokesmen on TV and radio. Upon his return to Israel, he became Assistant to the Minister of Tourism and then Legal Advisor in the Knesset. He is deeply involved in the political, cultural and civic life of Israel.

Mr. Livny served for several years as Chairman of the Israel Movement for Progressive Judaism.

Mr. Livny's visit was sponsored by the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley.

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