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January 31, 2012
New book: Iran sanctions only If coupled with diplomacy
News on the Iran front is getting more and more complicated. I am not referring to the situation at Iran\’s nuclear facilities but to the one here in Washington, where Congress, deep into election-year fundraising and thinking about the March AIPAC policy conference, is crafting yet another sanctions bill.
Jewish groups urge White House to act on Sudan
Jewish leaders delivered a letter to the White House urging action to allow food to reach hundreds of thousands of people facing starvation in Sudan\’s border regions.
N.J. synagogue attacker confessed, prosecutor says
The 19-year-old man charged in attacks on two northern New Jersey synagogues confessed to the crimes, prosecutors said. Anthony Graziano confessed to the Jan. 11 firebomb attack on a synagogue and residence in Rutherford and the Jan. 3 arson attack on a synagogue in Paramus, Assistant Bergen County Prosecutor Martin Delaney said Tuesday, according to reports.
Hamas leader heading to Iran
Ismail Haniyeh, the prime minister of the Hamas-led government in the Gaza Strip, will visit Iran.
Spy boss: Iran more likely to hit on U.S. soil
Iran\’s leadership has shown itself more willing to carry out attacks on American soil, the U.S. intelligence chief told Congress.
Demonstrations to press Israel on prostitution
Demonstrations to put international pressure on Israeli lawmakers to criminalize the purchase of sexual services in Israel are set to be held in four major cities worldwide.
Shalit visits family of slain tank commander
Former captive Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit visited the family of his tank commander, who was killed in the same incident in which Shalit was captured.