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EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 5 MIN

Why Israel’s President Is Visiting Panama

from Middle East Brief with Avi Kaner · host Avi Kaner

Why would Israel’s president visit Panama?Today’s episode explores the deeper geopolitical and historical significance behind the trip.Panama may be small, but it sits at the center of one of the world’s most strategic trade routes: the Panama Canal.In this episode, Avi Kaner explains:The strategic importance of PanamaThe country’s deep Jewish history and thriving Jewish communityWhy Panama is unique in Latin AmericaHow the U.S. removed dictator Manuel Noriega in 1989How Panama transformed afterward into a prosperous and globally connected countryWhy that transformation offers lessons for countries like IranThis is not just a diplomatic visit.It is a story about history, strategy, and how nations can change direction.

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