Jewish Diaspora & Antisemitism

WATCH: What does Tunisia’s appointment of Jewish minister mean for Israel?

Tunisia’s prime minister recently appointed Jewish businessman Rene Trabelsi as tourism minister. He is the first Jew to serve in the Tunisian cabinet in decades. Does this signal closer ties with Israel?

Former U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia Jake Walles discusses the significance of the appointment.

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