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Professor Arnon Sofer, Leading Israeli Demographer and Geostrategist, Dies at 90
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First reported by Ynet · 1 day ago
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Professor Arnon Sofer, a key Israeli demographer and geostrategist who warned for decades about demographic threats to Israel's Jewish majority, died at 90. A founder of the University of Haifa, he influenced national security policy and public debate through his research and advisory roles.
- 01Professor Arnon Sofer, a founder of University of Haifa, died at age 90.
- 02He researched demographic and geostrategic issues impacting Israel for over 50 years.
- 03Sofer warned about demographic shifts threatening Israel's Jewish majority.
- 04He cautioned against annexing Judea and Samaria due to long-term demographic risks.
- 05Sofer advised Israeli leaders and influenced security and political decision-making.
- 06University of Haifa praised him as a leading scholar and outspoken expert.
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