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Diplomats seek cease-fire as Gaza fighting rages [VIDEO]
Leslie Susser
January 7, 2009
In the second week of the war in Gaza, with Israeli ground troops poised to intensify their actions against Hamas militants, weapons stores and rocket-launching sites, diplomatic efforts to end the fighting gathered pace.
Let the games begin: GOP plays ‘Iran card’ against Democrats Obama and Biden
Ron Kampeas, JTA
August 25, 2008
Republicans are hoping to score points on Barack Obama and Joe Biden\’s opposition to specific Iran-related measures. But in a bit of political jujitsu, Democrats are painting their candidates as tougher — and smarter — on Iran.
Gift the Tree, Enjoy the Fruit
Mark L. Hefter
December 1, 2005
There is a financial strategy that allows you to help Israel — and yourself. It can provide you or your loved ones with increased income for life, reduce your current tax burden and help you meet a variety of estate planning and personal goals — all while leaving a lasting legacy.
Israeli Wins Nobel for Game Theory
Dan Baron
October 20, 2005
An Israeli who has educated the world on conflict resolution was named last week as the co-winner of the 2005 Nobel Prize in economics.
Trio Spearheads New Bid to Save JCC
Marc Ballon
April 1, 2004
At the downtown YMCA on Saturday mornings, parents congregate at poolside tables to gossip, kibitz and trade jokes, while their children take swimming lessons. For the adults, these hour-long sessions represent nothing less than a much-needed respite from the grind of the work week.
Reduce Oil Demand
Rep. Henry Waxman
April 3, 2003
The following are remarks and an amendment introduced by Rep. Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) on March 19 to the House Energy Subcommittee that propose an alternative energy strategy for the United States.
Israel’s Homeland Security: Lessons Learned, Lessons Shared
Rep. Jane Harman
September 19, 2002
Over Labor Day weekend, I stared across the Israeli-Lebanese border at yellow Hezbollah flags and a large billboard with the horrifying image of a beheaded Israeli.
Figuring Out Sharon
Mitchell Danow
March 14, 2002
Talk about confusing.
Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon may have a strategy, but in a week that has seen dizzying numbers of Israeli and Palestinian casualties, many are left scratching their heads trying to figure out what Sharon is up to.
Escalation, Redux
James D. Besser
February 21, 2002
This week\’s surge of Mideast violence and hints of a new level of sophistication by Palestinian terrorists have once again forced Prime Minister Ariel Sharon to reconsider his government\’s strategy in what looks more and more like a war of attrition.
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