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Netanyahu's 'Shame' And The Fiction He Weaves

Sharmine Narwani | Posted 10.01.2009 | World

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Sharmine Narwani

Break down Netanyahu's speech to the UN and you have more fiction than fact, albeit fiction that has very adeptly been spun by successive Israeli governments into the lexicon of our political language.

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Glaring Omissions in Goldstone Report

State Rep. Julie Hamos | Posted 10.01.2009 | Chicago

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State Rep. Julie Hamos

Where is the repudiation of Hamas' refusal to recognize the State of Israel? How can Israel negotiate for a two-state solution when one Palestinian partner is bent on its destruction?

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Israel Drops Gaza Probe, Calls Claims Hearsay

Huffington Post | Stuart Whatley | Posted 04.30.2009 | World

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Israel has officially ended its investigative probe into any possible misconduct by Israeli troops during the Gaza incursion known as Operation Cast L...

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President Obama Offers Iran "A Promise of a New Day"

Joseph A. Palermo | Posted 04.24.2009 | World

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Joseph A. Palermo

Obama's promise of a new day in U.S.-Iranian relations must be given the opportunity to bear fruit free from outside intervention.

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In the Shadow of Gilad Shalit's Captivity

Ilana Teitelbaum | Posted 04.17.2009 | World

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Ilana Teitelbaum

How can I go to bed at night knowing that kidnapped Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit probably has no bed?

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Thoughts on the Death of Rachel Corrie

David Bromwich | Posted 04.16.2009 | World

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David Bromwich

Six years ago Corrie was run over by an IDF armor-plated bulldozer, a machine sold by the U.S. to Israel, the armor put in place for the purpose of knocking down homes without damage to the machine.

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Israel To Shield Troops From War Crimes Accusations

Haaretz | Posted 02.25.2009 | World

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The government on Sunday ratified a bill granting aid and support to Israel Defense Forces officers in cases where they face suits for alleged war cri...

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Is the Gaza Operation Really Just a Glorified War Game?

Russ Wellen | Posted 02.07.2009 | World

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Russ Wellen

John McCreary, editor of AFCEA Intelligence's Nightwatch writes: "Haaretz reported on 5 January the Israel Air Force on Sunday struck and wounded Husa...

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Hamas Is Responsible for the Civilian Casualties in Gaza

Mitchell Bard | Posted 02.05.2009 | World

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Mitchell Bard

By choosing tactical advantages over the safety of its citizens, the terrorist organization chose its military goals over the safety of its fellow Palestinians in Gaza.

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Photos From Israel That You Won't See on the News

Ilana Teitelbaum | Posted 02.05.2009 | World

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Ilana Teitelbaum

Israel is not media savvy -- we have installed warning systems and bomb shelters. No casualties means no photos, which means that many incidents aren't even covered by the media.

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It's Overtime for Hamas' Leaders and Time for Them to Go

Amb. Marc Ginsberg | Posted 01.30.2009 | World

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Amb. Marc Ginsberg

As long as Hamas rules its Gaza roost with its iron fist, any hope for a two state solution is just not in the cards. Hamas plays with a crooked deck.

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IDF Photos of Hamas Targets in Gaza Before Strike

Karin Kloosterman | Posted 01.28.2009 | World

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Karin Kloosterman

2008-12-28-targets.jpg Israel Defense Forces released aerial photos of the Hamas facilities targeted by fighter pilots on Saturday's Operation Cast Lead. The red outline indicates the Hamas facilities targeted.

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Israeli Military Preparing Options For Iran Strike

Jerusalem Post | YAAKOV KATZ | Posted 01.04.2009 | World

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The IDF is drawing up options for a strike on Iranian nuclear facilities that do not include coordination with the United States, The Jerusalem Post h...

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