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The Quick and Dirty: A Snapshot of Israeli Feelings Toward US Presidential Policy

May 22, 2017

Here is the quick and dirty.

Israel’s main priorities are business interests for the economy and protection from Arabs. Since Trump is protectionist against Muslim people, he appealed to people here. His stance on business makes people optimistic. In large part because big trade goes on with the military industry and Trump is expanding the purchasing power of the military

Most young people who are not orthodox are socially liberal, the older population a lot less.

But there is a youth movement set in the right that focuses on the military strength.

Taxes here are higher than the US, but they have free healthcare and cheap schools. This in a primary policy debate in Israel.

 

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