The turmoil in the Middle East creates a need for \”bold action\” by Israel and the Palestinians toward peace, U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said.
Remembering Elizabeth Taylor
A York University student filed a complaint with Ontario\’s Human Rights Tribunal alleging the university tolerated an environment hostile to Jews. Sammy Katz claims that he and other students were subject to physical and verbal abuse at a pro-Israel event on the university\’s Toronto campus in February 2010.
The U.N. Human Rights Council drew rare praise from Jewish groups for creating a position for a special rapporteur on Iran.
Three Kenyans won first, second and third place in Jerusalem\’s first marathon. Raymond Kipkoechh, 34, was first to cross the finish line Friday with a time of 2:26:44. Second place was taken by Mutai Kopkorir, 24 with a time of 2:26:55 and third was Kiman Njorage, 33 at 2:27:19.
Shout it out loud: Gene Simmons thinks Israel boycotters among his rocking colleagues are \”fools.\” Simmons, the Kiss co-founder known for his seemingly endless tongue, returned to Israel this week as part of his reality show, \”Gene Simmons\’ Family Jewels.\”
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