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May 9, 2011
Did U.S. use lessons from Israel’s Entebbe raid to prep for bin Laden killing?
In the mid-1990s, William McRaven, then a U.S. Navy SEAL, wrote a book about commando operations. Entitled \”Spec Ops: Case Studies in Special Operations Warfare: Theory and Practice\” (Presidio Press), the book featured six case studies. One chapter was devoted to Entebbe, beginning with the lessons learned in the Israel Defense Forces as a whole, and in the Sayeret Matkal special operations unit in particular, after the failure to save the lives of 25 hostages in Ma\’alot two years earlier. It included a discussion of Israeli intelligence gathering, decision-making processes, creation of the command and control system, personnel conflicts and the actual rescue operation in Entebbe Airport in Uganda, on July 4, 1976.
Beck to broadcast from Israel
Glenn Beck will broadcast from Israel during a surprise visit. The right-wing talk show provocateur, who recently left Fox News Channel, will air his syndicated radio show from Israel on Tuesday, his website announced.
Obama to host 2nd Jewish heritage reception
President Obama will host another Jewish American Heritage Month reception, days before Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives in Washington.
Jewish group visits Native American vigil in Bay Area
A dozen San Francisco Bay Area Jews visited an ongoing protest at a Native American burial site. The Jews, who are affiliated with several congregations and social action groups in Berkeley, Calif., billed Sunday\’s visit as a cultural exchange timed to Mother\’s Day.
Yom HaAtzmaut special: California on Hebrew [VIDEO]
KassemJEW is on the streets of Westwood to talk to Angelenos about Israel Independence Day. Happy Yom Ha\’Atzmaut!
Israel begins Independence Day celebrations
A day of national mourning turned to celebration as Israel marked the beginning of its Independence Day. Celebrations began Monday evening, when the state flag was raised from half to full mast during a national ceremony at Mount Herzl.
After Tony Kushner stumble, CUNY tries to dust itself off
Having embarrassed themselves more than was absolutely necessary in the eyes of many New Yorkers, trustees of the City University of New York are gathering Monday evening to undo the damage.
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