What has Trump done to anger Israel's techies and is Apple’s senior Israeli executive the company’s real MVP?

CTech Daily Roundup: Tens of thousands of Israeli techies stuck in their tracks due to Trump visa decree

CTech 22:2523.06.20
Tens of thousands of Israeli techies stuck in their tracks due to Trump visa decree. New executive order sabotages companies commitments to Israeli tech workers and American clients, says visa expert. Read more

 

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Israelis standing in line to receive a U.S. visa in Tel Aviv. Photo: Michael Kremer Israelis standing in line to receive a U.S. visa in Tel Aviv. Photo: Michael Kremer

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