Richard Pater

Richard Pater is the CEO of Britain Israel Communications and Research Centre (BICOM), an independent organization producing research and analysis on Israel and regional affairs. Richard has over 15 years of experience working alongside government officials, diplomats, and journalists. He regularly briefs British audiences on Israeli politics and security issues. He has appeared on the BBC and has written in a range of publications. Richard joined BICOM from the Israeli prime minister’s office, where he spearheaded the engagement with the foreign press. Following the Second Lebanon War, he received the prime minister’s prize for excellence. Richard served in the IDF armored brigade, where he twice received commendations, and continues to serve in the reserves.