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- "Real progress" has been made in negotiations to release a captured Israeli soldier, President Shimon Peres confirmed.
- The online auction Web site eBay said it took down an ad offering biological samples from Benito Mussolini before anyone could bid on them.
- Turkey has given Israeli defense contractors 50 days to deliver 10 promised drone aircraft.
- Iran began an air defense drill designed to protect its nuclear program, Iranian state television reported.
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- Peres: ‘Real progress’ in Shalit talks
- The Mofaz plan—state now, ask questions later
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- Turkey demands delivery of Israeli drones
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- More Israeli recruits seeking to join combat units
- Haredim return to protest Jerusalem Intel factory
- Female Orthodox scholars helping women talk about sex
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- Lieberman: Fort Hood could be terror attack
- J Street confab shows generational divide on Israel
- What really happened at the Reform biennial in Toronto
- Pro-Israel fliers confiscated at campus speech
- Rubashkin convicted on 86 charges
- Obama shifts to Israel’s corner, but tries not to show it
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Posted in: Why do Israelis have an Obama problem?
11/04/09 02:45 AM
Jerome Whitson: No. I was not serious. I happened to read http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1072466.html, and watch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mJp5d3ffP8. I found them hilarious.
Posted in: Why do Israelis have an Obama problem?
11/03/09 07:45 PM
“If I am not for myself, Who will be for me?” Mr. Shuster, I am sure that you are willing to sacrifice for your family, your country, and the Jewish people. There is a "me" that is greater than "me." This is about your honor, your sense of morality, and your ability to empathize from an opposite perspective. The state of Israel was established based on International empathy of the historic suffering of the Jewish people, particularly under the Nazi persecution. The international community is also fully supportive of Israel's right to defend itself. But in the recent years, Israel has changed from a defender to an aggressor. The use of excessive forces in dealing with Palestinian civilians is only a superficial issue. The fundamental issue is that in Israel's mind, it does not really want peace. When you have overwhelming power, you want a total victory. The question in the Jewish ultra nationalists' mind is: What is the "final solution" for the Palestinian people?
Posted in: Why do Israelis have an Obama problem?
11/03/09 05:50 PM
As long as people like Henry Siegman can speak out, no one can deny that there is a Jewish conscience.
Posted in: Obama gets 64 percent approval from Jews
10/02/09 01:00 PM
It probably has more to do with education level?
Posted in: Goldstone face-off in Geneva
10/01/09 04:46 PM
Jackie, The following findings in the report might have played a role in terms of lack of information on the Israeli side. When the government stonewalled the investigation, you can't blame the investigation is one-sided. 1628. The Mission was unable to conduct on-site investigations owing to the decision of the Government of Israel not to cooperate with the Mission. 1629. The Mission addressed questions to the Government of Israel regarding individuals who have been affected by rocket and other fire from the Gaza Strip. The request of information included data about any psychological, social and economic harm caused by the rocket and mortar shells that have been launched into Israel. The Mission did not receive any reply to its questions.
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