Elbit Systems Recruits French Jewish Professionals in Paris Amidst Tensions
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
Israeli defense firm Elbit Systems held a recruitment fair in Paris, attracting hundreds of French Jewish professionals interested in working in Israel. The event proceeded despite French President Macron's critical stance on Israel and alleged pressure on Israeli defense industries. Elbit is advancing recruitment from the fair, seeing it as a way to bolster its workforce and contribute to Israel's security and Zionist goals.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Elbit Systems recruited French Jewish professionals in Paris for jobs in Israel.
- The recruitment fair attracted hundreds of engineers and IT and AI experts.
- The event occurred despite French President Macron's critical stance on Israel.
- Elbit views the recruitment as a professional necessity and a Zionist mission.
- This was Elbit's second recruitment fair in Paris this year.
Elbit Systems, an Israeli defense company, held a recruitment fair in Paris, drawing significant interest from French Jewish professionals, including engineers and experts in AI and IT. This event occurred despite French President Emmanuel Macron's strong stance against Israel and his government's alleged harassment of Israeli defense industries. The fair, organized by Israel's Ministry of Aliyah and Integration, the Jewish Agency, and Ofeq Israeli, is the second such event Elbit has participated in Paris, following a similar fair in April. Elbit is already advancing recruitment processes with candidates from the previous event and anticipates substantial growth in this initiative.
The fair focused on engineering roles, with Elbit's team meeting professionals in artificial intelligence, information technology, and various engineering fields. Many attendees expressed interest in joining an Israeli defense company, viewing it as an opportunity to contribute to Israel's security while building their careers in the country. "The participation in the fair was exciting and hopeful," said Shelly Gordon, Elbit's Vice President of Human Resources. "We met excellent candidates with relevant professional experience and a genuine desire to immigrate to Israel and contribute to the country's security."
Gordon further stated that the ongoing recruitment processes demonstrate the potential of this endeavor. Elbit views the absorption of talented immigrants as a combination of professional necessity, strengthening the company's human capital, and a Zionist mission, with plans to continue expanding these activities.
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