A growing alliance: Panama’s Jewish ambassador wants to bring Israel closer to Latin America
Panama's Jewish ambassador, Ezra Cohen, aims to strengthen ties between Israel and Latin America. He highlights the historical contributions of Jewish members to Panama's foundation. Cohen's personal connection to Israel is rooted in his father's military service during the 1948 conflict.
- ▪Ezra Cohen is Panama's ambassador to Israel.
- ▪He emphasizes the historical role of Jewish members in Panama's foundation.
- ▪Cohen's father served in the Israeli army during the 1948 conflict.
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A growing alliance: Panama’s Jewish ambassador wants to bring Israel closer to Latin America“Jewish members were part of the foundation of Panama,” Panama’s charismatic Ambassador to Israel, Ezra Cohen, tells the Magazine.PANAMA’S AMBASSADOR Ezra Cohen: Full circle. (Marc Israel Sellem) COHEN’S FATHER in the Israeli army in 1948, right before his capture by Jordanian forces. (photo credit: Courtesy Cohen family)
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