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Four-star (Jewish) general

Robert Magnus talks to the ‘Post’ about his career in the US Marine Corps, sharing his views on the complexities of Iran and his admiration for Israel.

Barak, Magnus, Loveman, Dec. 2012
Photo by: Ariel Harmony/Defense Ministry
Robert Magnus is smooth, suave and savvy, exceedingly affable while exuding authority – qualities one might expect from a former four-star Jewish general in the US Marine Corps.

“I was very fortunate to be one of the very few American Jews to become a four-star,” Magnus says in an interview at The Jerusalem Post offices. “After a wonderful career in the military, I have also become chairman of the board of Elbit Systems of America.... This is a marvelous company which represents this amazing country, Israel.”

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