Israeli minister of Defense Ehud Barak says that U.S and Israeli administrations are on the same page regarding putting new sanctions on Iran. In an interview to CNN’s Christiane Amanpour, Minister Barak stated that evidence is piling up regarding Iranian intentions to produce nuclear warheads[...]
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October 22nd, 2009 - 9:35 am § in Uncategorized
The Key To Peace: Education
All too often, a freeze in Israel’s West Bank settlement construction is characterized as the crucial step to bringing peace to the Middle East. Settlements can disappear, as they did from Gaza four years ago. But education is the key to create a true and lasting peace between neighbors.[...]
June 24th, 2009 - 2:45 pm § in Uncategorized
Gilad Shalit: 3 Years in Captivity
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June 12th, 2009 - 5:11 pm § in Uncategorized
PM Netanyahu to Give Major Address Sunday
This Sunday, Prime Minister Netanyahu will give a major policy address detailing his approach to the Palestinian diplomatic track. He will be speaking at 8 PM Israel time (1 PM US Eastern Time) from Bar-Ilan University. At that time, the University will be streaming live video of the address on [...]
March 11th, 2009 - 4:08 pm § in Uncategorized
Sderot Back in the News
With the resumption of some rocket fire from Gaza onto Sderot, the town is once again making headlines. Sderot recently inaugurated a fortified play space for local children–complete with bomb shelters alongside the jungle gym –so kids would be able to experience some semblance of norma[...]
February 4th, 2009 - 3:44 pm § in Uncategorized
Where has Aid to Gaza Gone?
Well, the UN is reporting today that Hamas stole a bunch of it for its own people, illustrating the difficulties inherent in getting the donated humanitarian supplies to the people who need them. From the official UNRWA press release: “At 1430 on 3 February over 3,500 blankets and 406 food [...]
January 27th, 2009 - 3:02 pm § in Uncategorized
Clinton Reacts to Gaza Developments
The new American Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, affirmed Israel’s right to defend her citizens in a press conference today, after Israel responded to a Palestinian attack on an IDF patrol. Reuters noted Clinton’s main concern would be to get a durable cease-fire on the ground and[...]
January 18th, 2009 - 2:22 pm § in Uncategorized
Israel Opens Field Clinic at Gaza Border to Treat Palestinian Wounded
From Haaretz.com: “One Palestinian woman was already being treated in the clinic eight-bed clinic that includes a pharmacy, an X-ray machine and five consultation rooms. The patient blessed the clinic from her hospital bed, although her ailment was unclear. “ Click here for the original [...]
January 15th, 2009 - 4:07 pm § in Uncategorized
Who was Siad Siam?
Born in the Shati Refugee Camp, a senior member of Hamas’s political echelon in Gaza, and a minister in the Palestinian government. Full name: Sheikh Said Muhammad Sha’aban Siam (aka “Abu Masab) Origins: Born in the Shati Refugee Camp, Gaza in 1959. Resident of Sheikh Radwan neighborhood in G[...]
January 12th, 2009 - 1:45 pm § in Uncategorized
Hamas Fights from Schools, Apartments
Hamas turns a school into a trap for Israeli forces. Were the kids supposed to go to school in the wired building, too? Also, the New York Times reports on Hamas’s fighting tactics in apartment blocks, booby-trapping corridors and living areas, while fighting out of uniform. 0 people like [...]
