By Barry Rubin HERZLIYA, Israel — The U.S. government doesn’t play favorites, even when it should. Israel came out with a report under international auspices on the Mavi Marmara/Gaza flotilla incident that corresponds to the evidence. The Turkish government had a report for which there is no evidence, accusing Israel of massacring Turkish citizens even […]
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By Rabbi Dow Marmur JERUSALEM — In the ghetto of old we used to receive every piece of news with the question, “Is it good for the Jews or is it bad for the Jews?” The modern version is, of course, “Is it good for Israel or is it bad for Israel?” The question is
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Middle EastNEW YORK (Press Release)–The Anti-Defamation League has called on the U.S. government to “unambiguously declare” that it would veto a United Nations Security Council Resolution on the issue of settlements if it is presented to the council for a vote. The resolution, being promoted by the Palestinian Authority, is the latest step in an escalation
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release)– A comment on Cable News Network by U.S. Sen. Rand Paul (R-Kentucky) favoring an end to U.S. foreign aid to Israel and other countries has drawn fire from Jewish Republican and Democratic organizations. The National Jewish Democratic Council (NJDC)’s President David A. Harris said on Thursday: “The National Jewish Democratic Council stands
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USAWASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release)–Following is a speech that Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano delivered on Thursday at George Washington University. Good afternoon, and thank you President Knapp for that kind introduction, and for the invitation to be here at George Washington University. I’ll be speaking at several colleges and universities throughout the year about different
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USAWASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release)–President Barack Obama made the following statement on Thursday in commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day: “I join people here at home, in Israel, and around the world in commemorating International Holocaust Remembrance Day, as we mark one of the darkest, most destructive periods in human history. “To remember is a choice,
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USABy Rabbi Dow Marmur JERUSALEM — My dictionary defines “gallant” inter alia as dashing, stately, majestic, noble, courageous, chivalrous etc. Before the investigation by Israel’s State Comptroller of the alleged lying in connection with the acquisition of some of the grounds of the palatial home – by now the most photographed private residence in Israel
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Middle EastWASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) – U.S. Rep. Peter T. King (R-NY), Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, along with 11 other Committee Republicans, introduced legislation Wednesdday that would provide legal protections to individuals who report suspicious activity that may reflect a terrorist threat. The See Something, Say Something Act of 2011 would provide civil immunity in
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USAWASHINGTON, D.C (Press Release)– Congressman Vern Buchanan (R-Floridaa) introduced legislation Wednesday requiring terrorists to be tried as enemy combatants, not common criminals. Buchanan’s bill, the “Military Tribunals for Terrorists Act” will mandate that any terrorist who attacks the United States or its people be interrogated, prosecuted and tried in military court, not civilian court. “The American
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USABy Barry Rubin HERZLIYA, Israel — While the media is going wild over the ridiculous “Palestine Papers” deception, Hizballah is taking over Lebanon. Fareed Zakaria, the wildly overrated American pundit, has invented a new term, referring to Hizballah as “a quasi-terrorist group.” What does this mean? It means that Hizballah runs in elections but then
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Middle East, USABy Rabbi Dow MarmurJERUSALEM–Ron Ben-Ishai is a distinguished Israeli journalist specializing in defense issues. His recent op-ed piece on Ynet about the leaks around Israeli-Palestinian negotiations with Abu Mazen, the president of the Palestinian Authority, and his crew when Ehud Olmert was prime minister of Israel is noteworthy. Alluding to the biblical story about Balaam
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Middle EastWASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release)– In the aftermath of the shooting of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, Judge John Rule and others in Tucson, the Congressional Research Service has compiled and published a list of laws already on the books punishing violence against federal officials. * Preceding based on material provided by Congressional Research Service
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USAWASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release)–President Barack Obama delivered his State of the Union message on Tuesday evening, before a packed joint session of Congress in which Republicans and Democrats sat interspersed rather than across the aisle. Here is the text of the President’s remarks: Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow
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