YouTube co-founder, Chad Hurley hosted a YouTube community meet-up with Israeli YouTube users who have become 
YouTube has the ability to connect people regardless of where they may be in the world
global stars. The informal discussion and sharing of learning was an opportunity for Hurley to meet some of Israel's most successful users, share what YouTube is up to and hear about some of the connections, opportunities and creativity made possible through YouTube. In the following video Hurley relates to the power of YouTube, the plans to include options of transactions, the future TV-Internet combination, and censorship on the site.
Hurley is in Israel for the first time. He was invited by Google Country Manager Meir Brand as a special guest of honor at the fourth annual "Google Day" event which will take place this evening at the Opera House in Tel Aviv.
"YouTube has the ability to connect people regardless of where they may be in the world," said the YouTube co-founder. "We are always amazed by the many creative and innovative ways that people use the site to engage and communicate with each other. This is an incredibly tech-savvy country and there is no doubt that Israelis have a vital and significant role in continuing to strengthen community engagement on YouTube".
Meir Brand said: "We know from our users that YouTube is a big part of their everyday lives and we are thrilled to have Chad Hurley join us here in Israel to share his vision for YouTube."