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Join Hudson Institute President and CEO John Walters, Senior Fellow Michael Doran and Ambassador Yuval Rotem for a discussion on the challenges and opportunities facing Israel in the Middle East and beyond. Ambassador Rotem will share his insights gleaned from a distinguished career in public service culminating in his role as director general of Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Please join Hudson Institute for what promises to be an illuminating exploration of Israel’s position in the world and prospects for the future.
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