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The Middle Ground

Eli Kowaz, Evan Gottesman
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From Tel Aviv, on Israel, the Jewish world, and the distance between them.

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  • Eli Kowaz

    Middle East analyst and writer focused on Israeli politics, U.S.-Israel relations, and the fractures inside the Jewish world. Formerly Communications Director at Israel Policy Forum. Based in Tel Aviv.

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    Director of Comms + Special Projects, Renew Democracy Initiative. Views my own.

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