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Benjamin Sharoni

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Benjamin Sharoni

Benjamin (Benny) Sharoni is the current Consul General of the State of Israel to New England, heading its mission in Boston, MA since August 2024.

He joined Matt Gagnon and discussed the ongoing conflict in Gaza, emphasizing frustration with international reactions, particularly European countries recognizing a Palestinian state. Sharoni argued that recognizing Hamas now rewards its actions and prolongs the conflict. He highlighted Israel’s disengagement from Gaza in 2005, which led to Hamas control and the October 7 attack. Sharoni stressed Israel’s goal of replacing Hamas with a civilian authority in Gaza, ensuring security to prevent future attacks. He noted Israel’s broader strategic challenges from regional threats and the need for a lasting solution to avoid future conflicts.

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