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Webcast Interview with Israeli Consul Dr. Hillel Newman: Iran & Iranian American community

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September 26, 2019

On September 15th I had the special opportunity to attend a Q&A event with Israel’s newly appointed Consul General to the southwest region, Dr. Hillel Newman  organized by the Iranian Jewish profit organization “30 Years After” at a private Beverly Hills home. This was the first opportunity for Newman to reach out to the sizeable and influential Iranian American community based in Southern California to discuss all issues related to Israel. He discussed a range of topics related to business and trade, environmental support Israel can offer Southern California, high technology from Israel and of course security challenges Israel faces from terrorist groups funded by the Iranian regime.

After the event, I had a unique opportunity to chat with Newman about Israeli views when it comes to the Iranian American community and the people of Iran. The following is a short clip of that conversation…

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