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September 2, 2014
ISIS is much worse than Hamas
Last Friday, Rabbi Shmuley Boteach began an advertising campaign to defend the State of Israel by arguing that Hamas and ISIS are equally vile. According to his press release, \”The ad equates ISIS and its execution of American journalist James Foley and Hamas\’ actions in Gaza.\”
Olmert retrial in Talansky Affair begins
Ehud Olmert went on trial for the second time in the the bribery case that led the Israeli prime minister to resign in 2008.\n
Iran dramatically shifts Iraq policy to confront Islamic State
As pressure built up for Nouri al Maliki to step down from the prime minister post in Iraq last month, Iran, his most ardent supporter stayed surprisingly silent as top Iranian officials worked to get him out.
Obama administration calls on Israel to reverse land appropriation
The Obama administration formally called on Israel to reverse its appropriation of West Bank land for settlement building, saying it was counterproductive to peace efforts.\n
Palestinian driver killed attempting to run West Bank checkpoint
A Palestinian driver was killed as he tried to run over Israeli soldiers at a West Bank checkpoint.\n
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