By Bruce S. Ticker PHILADELPHIA — It is beneficial that Arab and Israeli leaders agree for once. Or is it just once? As The New York Times and other media report, the release of state secrets from WikiLeaks reveal how Iran’s nuclear preparations have terrified Arab leaders, and some have been urging strong action, including […]
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By Barry Rubin HERZLIYA, Israel — A factor up until now neglected in the Middle East strategic picture is Israel’s development of a strong, multi-level missile defense system aimed both against short-range rockets fired by Hamas and Hizballah as well as to guard against a future Iranian nuclear long-range threat. Many, unconsciously perhaps thinking of
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By Dorothea Shefer-Vanson MITZPEH RAMON, Israel — I’ve never been to a passing-out parade at Sandhurst or West Point, and am not likely ever to go to one, but I have a sneaking suspicion that the ceremony at which my granddaughter was made an officer in Israel’s Air Force (no, she’s not a pilot) was
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Dorothea Shefer-VansonWASHINGTON, D.C. (SDJW)—With expressions of warmth and friendship, the United States has dispatched aid to Israel to help that nation fight what has been described as the worst wildfire in its history. At the same time, in cold, formalistic words, President Barack Obama announced on Friday what his predecessors also have announced every six months
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Middle EastPHOENIX (Press Release) – The American Islamic Forum for Democracy (AIFD) expressed deep concern on Thursday, Dec. 2, with the military’s process for vetting Muslim clerics admitted to the Chaplain corps of the United State Military. Congress needs to give serious consideration to the concerns raised recently by former DoD Inspector General Joseph Schmitz to
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USASDJW staff report WASHINGTON. D.C. – The Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia has ruled against San Diegans Michael and Linda Bennett in their quest to collect a judgment against the government of Iran for the wrongful death of their daughter, Marla Ann Bennett, in the 2002 bombing of the cafeteria at Hebrew
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San Diego Calendar, San Diego CountyWASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) – The U.S. Government, led by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is immediately dispatching U.S. Department of Defense aircraft to aid in the suppression of the raging wildfires in Israel. Three U.S. Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard C-130 Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS) aircraft will depart the
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By Clemens Heni, PhD BERLIN–The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) decided on Thursday, Dec. 2, to give the 2022 soccer World Cup to Qatar. Qatar is not known for soccer. Will the second most important TV event worldwide become a huge platform for the entire Arab world and Qatar in particular to spread anti-Semitism?
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Travel and FoodABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (Press Release) — On the way home from visiting the troops in Afghanistan, President Obama called Prime Minister Netanyahu. The President expressed his deepest condolences on behalf of the American people for the tragic loss of life resulting from the fires in northern Israel. The President said he is pleased that American
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Middle EastHAIFA (Press Release)–After more than 45 hours, fires continue to sweep across northern Israel in the deadliest blaze in the country’s history. Over 8,000 acres have already burned in the Carmel Mountains near Haifa, Israel’s third-largest city. The death toll has climbed to 43 and is expected to rise, with several people listed in critical
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Middle EastMANAMA, Bahrain —U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton held a joint news conference Friday with Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa at Bahain’s foreign ministry: FOREIGN MINISTER AL KHALIFA: (U.S. Embassy interpretation) Ladies and gentlemen, guests, good morning. I am delighted to welcome U.S. Secretary of State Mrs. Hillary Clinton and express my pleasure to
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Travel and FoodWASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) –The U.S. State Department spokesman Philip J. Crowley issued the following statement: “Today marks one year since Cuban authorities detained Alan Gross. Mr. Gross is an international development worker who traveled to Cuba to help connect members of the Jewish community in Havana with other Jewish communities throughout the world. We have
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Travel and FoodBy Steven Morris SAN DIEGO — As you may have heard, a forest fire is raging in the north of Israel that is being called the worst in the country’s history. The fire, centered in the Carmel Forest outside Haifa, has already killed more than 40 people, burned buildings and forced the evacuation of thousands of
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Middle EastBy Barry Rubin HERZLIYA, Israel–Almost a decade after the September 11 attacks, the U.S. government seem unable to tell the differences between moderate and radical Muslims, much less understand that it should support the former against the latter group. So when the U.S. ambassador to the United Kingdom visits a mosque, you just know this nice
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