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State Dept. provides over $1m for activism in Israel

March 29, 2015

By Edwin Black WASHINGTON, D.C. — The controversial New Israel Fund and its social change and political lobbying organization known as SHATIL, have received more than $1 million from the State Department under a program designed to create political change, reform, and activism in the Middle East. The government program, Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI), has […]

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Edwin Black, Middle East, USA

Internet letter writers do not lack for opinions

March 27, 2015

By Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM — Among the features of life in Israel in this age of Internet is a busy mailbox. It reflects Israel’s place in the world’s media, and recalls those old maps that put Jerusalem in the center of it all. Now it comes with the ease of putting one’s thoughts–whether profound, interesting,

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Ira Sharkansky, Middle East, USA

Israel releases revenues collected for P.A.

March 27, 2015

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release)–Israel’s decision to release the tax revenues it had been withholding from the Palestinian Authority was greeted warmly in Congress on Friday, March 27. U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey (D-New York) commented: “I commend Prime Minister Netanyahu for his decision to release withheld Palestinian tax revenue. This is a constructive step, and I hope

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Middle East, USA

Jewish news briefs: March 27, 2015

March 27, 2015

Ex-security prisoner suspected of spying on Israel for Syria (Israel Hayom/Exclusive to JNS.org) Several residents of the Israeli Druze village of Majdal Shams, in the Golan Heights, were recently arrested in a joint Shin Bet security agency and police operation on suspicion of spying for Syria, defense officials said Friday. A gag order placed on

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International, Middle East, USA

Rouhani sends letter to P5+1 countries

March 27, 2015

NEW YORK (WJC) — Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani sent a letter to the leaders of the P5+1 group, including US President Barack Obama, as negotiations continued in Switzerland over a possible agreement aimed at preventing Iran from building an atomic bomb The content of the letters was not known, but Rouhani also phoned the leaders

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International, Middle East, USA

Youngest MK electrifies J Street conference

March 27, 2015

By J. Zel Lurie DELRAY BEACH, Florida –“We simply did not give the Israelis a clear enough picture of what dreams we have for a better future. That is why we lost the election,” said Stav Shaffir, a pretty redhead who, at 29, is the youngest member of the Knesset and is number 3 on

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Middle East, USA

Pro- Israel advocates develop strategies at conference

March 27, 2015

By J.J. Surbeck SAN DIEGO — This past weekend I was privileged to attend and participate in a conference organized by StandWithUs in Los Angeles. Entitled “Combating the Boycott Movement Against Israel (BDS) – Understanding the BDS Movement’s Strategies and Tactics,” it turned out to be a fantastic experience. What was unique about it (it’s

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Middle East, USA

Hatikvah slate offers Haggadah insert

March 26, 2015

SAN DIEGO — The following Passover Haggadah insert was received by San Diego Jewish World from the Hatikvah slate running for delegate spots at the upcoming World Zionist Congress. We provide the text for your information, and not as an endorsement. * Rabbi Nahman of Bratslav has become famous because of these words: Kol Ha’olam

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Jewish Religion, Middle East, USA

U.S. must learn from ‘hybrid’ Gaza conflict

March 26, 2015

By Lt. Gen. William Caldwell, USA (Ret.) MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia (JINSA)–The US military must be prepared to confront hybrid threats, best defined as non-state entities equipped with advanced weapons normally associated with conventional militaries. These non-state entities routinely co-locate command centers and other military targets in urban environments and deliberately endanger civilians to generate sympathy and support

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Middle East, USA

Texas House adopts anti anti-Semitism resolution

March 26, 2015

AUSTIN, Texas (Press Release)– The American Jewish Committee (AJC) applauds Thursday’s (March 26) passage by the Texas House of Representatives of a resolution condemning anti-Semitism, a measure that AJC has long advocated. In taking this action Texas is poised to become the fourth state to go on record against the rising tide of global anti-Semitism,

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International, USA

Rep. Davis re-introduces election reform bills

March 26, 2015

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) – Congresswoman Susan Davis (D-San Diego) re-introduced two of her signature election reform bills to restore integrity to federal elections and end constraints placed on voters who want to vote by mail, known as absentee. The Universal Right to Vote by Mail Act would end restrictions many states impose on a

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Jewish news briefs: March 26, 2015

March 26, 2015

Iranian foreign minister: no nuclear deal unless all sanctions immediately lifted (JNS.org) Iran is insisting that all sanctions against the country be lifted immediately as part of any nuclear deal with world powers. “This is the position that the government has insisted on from the start,” Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad

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Middle East, USA

U.S. must reexamine relations with Palestinians too

March 26, 2015

By Abraham H. Foxman NEW YORK — As someone who was critical of several steps by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during the campaign leading up to his reelection, particularly his decision to address Congress and his statement seeming to reject a Palestinian state, I am even more troubled by statements now coming out of

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Middle East, USA

House GOP members seek to cut P5+1 funding

March 26, 2015

WASHINGTON, DC (Press Release)—Congressman Peter Roskam (R-Illinois) and Congressman Lee Zeldin (R-New York), two co-chairs of the House Republican Israel Caucus, joined with other House colleagues in sending a letter to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs urging the panel to prohibit funding for further U.S. involvement in dangerous P5+1

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Middle East, USA

State Dept. provides over $1m for activism in Israel

Internet letter writers do not lack for opinions

Israel releases revenues collected for P.A.

Jewish news briefs: March 27, 2015

Rouhani sends letter to P5+1 countries

Youngest MK electrifies J Street conference

Pro- Israel advocates develop strategies at conference

Hatikvah slate offers Haggadah insert

U.S. must learn from ‘hybrid’ Gaza conflict

Texas House adopts anti anti-Semitism resolution

Rep. Davis re-introduces election reform bills

Jewish news briefs: March 26, 2015

U.S. must reexamine relations with Palestinians too

House GOP members seek to cut P5+1 funding

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