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Leslie Susser

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10/16/2008
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10/16/2008

NIF fracas: Defending Israel or destroying democracy?

A campaign against the New Israel Fund -- a U.S.-based organization that funds civil society activists in Israel -- has sparked a fierce debate over the limits of free speech, the financing of NGOs, the dictates of loyalty to the state and, ultimately, over the fundamental values of Israel's Zionist democracy. Read more »

Israel wants to see action from strong-talking Germany

While German-Israeli ties appear better than ever, the gap between Chancellor Angela Merkel's word and deed on Iran and growing anti-Zionism are nagging concerns for Israeli officials. Read more »

Can West Bank improvements hold in 2010?

The year that just ended was the quietest between Israel and the West Bank in a decade. With the West Bank economy booming and security improving, can the quiet and prosperity be sustained in the absence of peace talks? Read more »

Fight against Adelson’s Israeli paper gets political

Should a billionaire tycoon who lives abroad be entitled to use his money to influence Israeli political life? Read more »

EU ‘concludes’ that Israel must step up peace pace

As the European Union revamps its foreign policy structure, Israel is considering the damage it could cause if EU-Israel ties continue to slide. Read more »

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