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June 23, 2011
Dutch lawmakers offer compromise on kosher slaughter ban
The Dutch Parliament has offered a compromise on a bill that would ban kosher slaughter.
Greece attempting to thwart Gaza flotilla
The Greek government is trying to stop its citizens from joining an international flotilla that will try to break Israel\’s naval blockade of the Gaza Strip.
Feminist writer E.M. Broner dies at 83
Jewish feminist writer E.M. Broner, perhaps best known as the co-author of “The Women’s Haggadah,\” has died.\n
U.S. lawmakers talk Palestinian statehood, Iran at Mideast confab
U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin said supporters of Israel must be prepared for a U.N. General Assembly vote recognizing a Palestinian state in September, saying the Palestinians have \”the upper hand\” in pushing through such a resolution.
Jewish group appeals to Obama on Sudan
The American Jewish World Service joined an appeal to President Obama to add sanctions to the incentives he has offered Sudan\’s government to comply with peace deals.
EMET honors women’s rights activist Ayaan Hirsi Ali
The Endowment for Middle East Truth honored women’s rights activist Ayaan Hirsi Ali for her role in speaking out against the oppression of women in radical Islamic countries.
State Dept. warns against sea travel to Gaza
The U.S. State Department \”strongly urged\” Americans not to travel to Gaza — a warning aimed at Americans joining a flotilla to break Israel\’s naval blockade of the coastal strip.
Egyptian court sentences accused spy for Israel to 25 years
An Egyptian court sentenced an Egyptian businessman to 25 years in jail for spying for Israel.
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