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Some reasons for Israel’s skepticism towards the Palestinian Authority

The biased news coverage on Israel, the only democracy in the Middle East, is frightening. It is therefore of vital importance to mention in discussions about the Middle East all relevant facts, in order to give the audience a full and balanced picture. I would like to illustrate this with two examples.

Egypt’s contentious Islamist constitution becomes law

Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi signed into law a new constitution shaped by his Islamist allies, a bitterly contested document which he insists will help end political turmoil and allow him to focus on fixing the economy.

Two-state attrition

There are three subjects that Jews in my social circle never tire of: food, movies and the two-state solution.

Clashes erupt in Egypt despite proposal to end crisis

Islamists fought protesters outside the Egyptian president\’s palace on Wednesday, while inside the building his deputy proposed a way to end a crisis over a draft constitution that has split the most populous Arab nation.

ADL says Europe capitulated in Palestine UN vote

The Anti-Defamation League accused European countries of “capitulating to Arab intimidation” in voting to recognize Palestine as a non-member state at the United Nations.

Life in Southern Israel on hold during Gaza situation

Two weeks ago, Noami Cohen and Uzi Madar had a traditional engagement party for Jews from Arab countries called a “hina.” They dressed in colorful costumes, danced and partied with 120 of their friends.

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