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Point / Counterpoint: An apologist for Hamas TV

By Edwin Bennatan | Posted September 01, 2008 |

Counterpoint to: Harsh words: but true People object to the wanton destruction meted out in [Palestinian] villages by the IDF being likened to pogroms - the word having been somehow arrogated by certain Jewish people for their exclusive use...

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Eye on Lebanon: Military option [in Lebanon] is not an option

By A.M. | Posted June 22, 2008 |

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When negotiations started in Lebanon, people here were content, hoping that a new political agreement will help them get on with life. Their problems are the problems most, if not all, have with generalized corruption, lack of jobs, the need to attract inve...

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The Warped Mirror: Why they love Livni

By Petra Marquardt-Bigman | Posted September 07, 2008 |

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These days, it's not all that easy for an Israeli politician to get praise from the foreign press, which is often quick to take off the gloves when there is a chance to blame Israel for the lack of peace in the Middle East, if not the world. But Tzipi Livni...

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Window on Israel: Politicians' families

By Ira Sharkansky | Posted September 04, 2008 |

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Family pictures featured in Democratic and Republican campaigns, and the great concern with the Palins, contrast mightily with the style of Israeli politics. Tzipi Livni is the leading candidate to take over Ehud Olmert's position as prime minister...

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The Persian Abyss: Talking about talking

By Reza Zarabi | Posted May 28, 2008 |

Comments: 12

Anyone who has followed the endless, sometimes painfully monotonous, US presidential marathon has most likely heard the three major candidates' positions vis-à-vis Iran - all of whom have unfortunately taken incoherent stances regarding their character...

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Ramallah for Real: Last year in Palestine

By Tom Kenis | Posted June 16, 2008 |

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Last year in Palestine. Sort of. It's 2007. I have all but packed. Well, sort of. It's a tough place to be at, sometimes. Even harder to leave. Although the food's delicious, for many, it's becoming increasingly difficult by the day to get fat, ...

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The Sephardi Perspective: Aryeh Deri should not run for Jerusalem mayor

By Ashley Perry (Perez) | Posted September 07, 2008 |

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This past week has seen a dramatic turn of events in the upcoming Jerusalem mayoral elections. Rumors are circulating that disgraced former Shas political leader Aryeh Deri has decided to run for the top job in Kikar Safra. The rumors are obviously a t...

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Investing in Israel: The importance of first impressions

By David Anthony | Posted February 24, 2008 |

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"A first impression makes a lasting impression." As with most clichés, there's more than a kernel of truth in that statement. I happened upon this thought during a recent business trip to Israel. In the general chit-chat before our meet...

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Haviv's Blog: French Jewry establishes major fund to expand Jewish education

By Haviv Rettig from the series 'Herzliya Notes' | Posted January 21, 2008

French Jewish organization have joined together to found a new 25m. Euros fund to expand private Jewish education for French Jewry, The Jerusalem Post has learned. The new Fondation Gordin, created by the Fonds Social Juif Unifie (United Jewish Socia...

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