Middle East

Jewish and Arab Children Stir Up Peace With Friendly Soccer Game

22 different Palestinian and Jewish kids taught a lesson of peace and friendship for their grown-up counterparts in Sao Paulo. The friendly atmosphere invaded the tiers of Palestra Itália Soccer Stadium as well – adults from all the communities, Arab and Jewish alike – sat side by side to enjoy the game. style=”display:inline-block;width:300px;height:250px” data-ad-client=”ca-pub-8420654331411867″ data-ad-slot=”1313712966″> […]

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International, Middle East, Sports & Competitions

Taking a closer look at Tim Kaine

By Ezra Friedlander Everyone seems to be focusing on the candidates for President but not enough on the Vice Presidential contenders. Having the ear of the President is no small matter. In recent memory, vice presidents-think Cheney and Biden-have exercised significant influence, and it would be prudent to assume that the next Vice President will follow

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Middle East, USA

Only thing that links P.A., Gaza is hatred of Israelis

By Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM–Palestinians are darlings of the world, receiving disproportionate amounts of financial aid and supportive resolutions in the UN General Assembly and other international forums. Yet progress is dismal toward the avowed goal of a Palestinian State. Israeli intransigence is the favorite explanation, but Palestinian disinterest does a better job. Notions of a

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Ira Sharkansky, Middle East

Sisi Welcomes Israeli Ambassador Among 7 Others

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi received eight new ambassadors on Wednesday, including Israeli ambassador David Govrin, the presidency said in a statement. The other ambassadors Sisi received represented the Emirates, Mexico, Myanmar, Holland, Belgium, Greece, and Somalia. Govrin said in a statement posted on the page “Israel in Egypt” that he seeks more fruitful cooperation

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International, Middle East

Obama administration blasts Israeli housing plans

Hours after Israel”s Civil Administration gave approval to 463 housing units in Samaria, the Obama administration issued a firm rebuke, condemning the move and warning that Israel risked undermining “the prospects for a two-state solution”. Speaking to reporters Wednesday evening, White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest expressed the administration”s “concern” for the Israeli government”s green-lighting

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International, Middle East

UN blasts Israel over demolition of terrorist murderer’s home

Israel must halt the “punitive demolition” of terrorists” homes in Judea and Samaria, the United Nations said on Tuesday, and end its “illegal” policy of permitting Jews to build in eastern Jerusalem. Nikolay Mladenov, the UN”s Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, blasted what he called “legal acrobatics” on the part of the

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International, Middle East

Ethiopian-Israelis seek apology, resignation of police chief

Ethiopian-Israeli lawmaker Avraham Neguise on Wednesday called for Israel Police Commissioner Roni Alsheich to publicly apologize for saying it was “natural” for police to be more suspicious of Ethiopian Israelis than of other citizens, amid growing calls for the police chief to resign. Alsheich drew widespread condemnation for his comments, which were interpreted as racist.

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Middle East

In much of the Middle East, it’s getting more dangerous to be gay

Just after it became known in June that the attacker of Orlando’s Pulse nightclub had pledged allegiance to ISIS, Egypt’s foreign ministry immediately moved to condemn the attack on a US gay bar. “Egypt stands next to the American people in these difficult times, offering sincere condolences to the families of the victims and wishing

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Middle East

California Legislature approves anti-BDS bill

SACRAMENTO (Press Release)–The California Legislature passed a bill to ensure that the state and its range of public agencies will not contract with businesses engaging in discriminatory boycotts against minority groups, including businesses that undermine California’s relationship with Israel. The State Assembly overwhelmingly passed AB 2844, the California Combating BDS Act, with a 69-1 vote, concurring

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Middle East, USA