Jerusalem-Israel is to host a working group of the International Criminal Court as it weighs whether to probe alleged war crimes in the 2014 Gaza war, an Israeli official said Friday. The group’s arrival “shortly” will be unprecedented, he told Agence France Presse on condition of anonymity, saying the visit was intended to show the
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International, Middle EastBy Barry Shaw NETANYA, Israel — If you want to study the weakness of American foreign policy under the Obama-Clinton-Kerry Administration, just look at the Turkish-Kurdish-Syrian triangle. America’s formal position is that it opposes the Assad regime, that it looks on Turkey as a close ally, and that it arms the Kurds in their fight
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Barry Shaw, Middle East, USABy Steve Kramer ALFE MENASHE, Israel –The United Nations, European Union, and the United States continue to be fixated on the Two State Solution (TSS) as the be-all and end-all of the never-ending conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Arabs. In fact, many still incorrectly believe that, were “peace” to break out between the two
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Middle East, Steve KramerSeveral years ago, before the onset of the Arab Spring, the eminent historian Bernard Lewis suggested that Israel’s future in the Middle East was more secure than many assumed. In measurable ways, the nearer Arab and Muslim states were sinking into ever deeper political, social and economic dysfunction and despair, while Israel, for all its
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Middle EastInbar Tabib was born in Israel to a Yemenite/Persian family. Her father was disabled as a young child, and both her parents served as role models for coping with challenges. When she was 5, her family relocated to Chicago, where she spent the rest of her childhood. Although Inbar grew up in a traditional home
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Jewish Religion, Middle East, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, USAThe Supreme Court has issued a destruction order for ten buildings in the small town of Netiv Ha’avot, in Gush Etzion, overriding the policy of the state. Similarly the judges ordered the destruction of seven buildings which the state had already slated for eviction. In order to allow the residents to prepare, demolition orders will
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Middle EastOpponents of the Iranian nuclear deal blasted the Obama administration on Thursday for misleading the American public, the Jewish Insider reported. The condemnations came after reports emerged that Iran was secretly allowed to evade certain restrictions in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) so that it could begin receiving sanctions relief. According to the
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Middle East, USA22 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 & CompetitionsBy 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, USABy 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 EastEgypt’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 EastMaj. Gen. (res.) Gadi Shamni, former head of the IDF Central Command, caused a firestorm on Wednesday when he said Israel was “the world champion of occupation”. His comments were made in a speech at the Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya. “We brought the occupation to a level of art. We are the world champions of occupation.
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Middle EastAustralia is to expand air strikes on ISIL – but must change its law first. Legislation will be amended to allow Australian forces for the first time to target logistics and support personnel of the terror group in Syria and Iraq as well as its active fighters. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull also told parliament on
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International, Middle EastSenator says Ethiopians and African-Americans face ‘parallel issues’ Booker, right, and Sen. Tim Scott plant a tree in honor of President John F. Kennedy at Yad Kennedy, near Jerusalem. Photo courtesy Sen. Cory Booker Sen. Cory Booker, left, and Rabbi Jay Weinstein, the former religious leader at Young Israel of East Brunswick, visit a program
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