
The Impact of Sinwar
It will be months and possibly years before we understand the regional and global impact of his contemptible disregard for human life.
Dan Schnur is the U.S. Politics Editor for the Jewish Journal. He teaches courses in politics, communications, and leadership at UC Berkeley, USC and Pepperdine. He hosts the monthly webinar “The Dan Schnur Political Report" for the Los Angeles World Affairs Council & Town Hall. Follow Dan's work at www.danschnurpolitics.com
It will be months and possibly years before we understand the regional and global impact of his contemptible disregard for human life.
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