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Taking back the task of delivering babies, an all-female EMT group will soon hit the streets in Borough Park. Just don’t call Ruchie Freier a feminist.

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News that deposed Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak was near death late Tuesday was greeted by Israelis with remorse. “He will be remembered as a partner for peace,” said Yoram Meital, chairman of the Herzog Center for Middle East Studies at Ben-Gurion University. “He will be remembered as a very strong leader.” “Most Israelis see Mubarak’s […]

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I disagree with your statement that [if treated with greater respect], the asylum seekers in Israel from African countries will act as goodwill ambassadors for Israel (“Racial Tensions Flare Up In Israel,” Editorial, June 8). These asylum seekers are infiltrating Israel via Egypt, prompted by their belief that in Israel they will get economical relief. […]

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