My name is Etai Mizrav. I'm an Israeli who is currently taking time out from Israel to complete a Master's ­program in Public Policy at Georgetown University in Washington, DC.

Up until recently I was the activities manager of Israel's Shalom Achshav (Peace Now) movement. My position put me at the forefront of progressive ­efforts to fight the extremism that has been creeping deeper and deeper into Israel's public arena. I am also a reserve officer, a Major in the IDF, and a proud Zionist. More