A Just War May Be Great Risk to Israel
Rabbi Joel Rembaum
March 27, 2003
As a stand-alone goal, the removal of Saddam, even killing him, is morally justified. From the Jewish point of view, he is a rodef, a pursuer.
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Parents Want Proof
Toby Axelrod, JTA
November 1, 2001
The parents of Israeli soldiers kidnapped a year ago by Hezbollah are asking the World Jewish Congress (WJC) to help press their case.
Hamas, Hezbollah on Latest U.S. Terror List
Sharon Samber
October 11, 2001
The U.S. State Department\’s biannual list of foreign terrorist organizations once again includes Hamas, Hezbollah and other groups that perpetrate terrorist attacks against Israel.
But the significance of the list, issued last Friday, is unclear in light of the new U.S. war against terrorism.
Hezbollah Returns
Gil Sedan
July 5, 2001
Israeli security sources are warily considering the possibility that Hezbollah militants in Lebanon will expand their operations into Israel.
Showing Strength
David Landau
April 19, 2001
For those worried about the credibility of Israeli deterrence, the Israel Defense Force this week delivered an unmistakable message to Syria that it is willing to fight.
Out of the Killing Fields
Eric Silver
May 11, 2000
This Tuesday, one day before Israel celebrated its 52nd Independence Day, it solemnly and collectively honored the 19,109 soldiers, sailors and airmen who have died in defense of the reborn state since the United Nations voted to partition British Palestine on November 29, 1947.
Border Bravado
Naomi Segal
April 6, 2000
Israel is downplaying threats that it will suffer cross-border attacks once it withdraws its troops from southern Lebanon.
Ever since the Cabinet approved the withdrawal a month ago, there has been speculation that Hezbollah gunmen would attack communities in northern Israel.
This week there was a new threat, issued by Lebanon\’s defense minister, that Syria would send its army into southern Lebanon if Israel withdraws from the area.
Hezbollah: Israel fight continues with or without Syria peace deal
Douglas Davis
February 24, 2000
Hezbollah will turn its attention to resisting normal relations with Israel if Syria and Lebanon reach a peace settlement with the Jewish state, according to the Shi\’ite group\’s leader.
The Temperature’s Rising
Naomi Segal
July 1, 1999
The attacks marked the heaviest cross-border violence since a cease-fire in 1996 ended with Operation Grapes of Wrath, Israel\’s 16-day campaign in Lebanon against Hezbollah.
What To Do About Lebanon?
Eric Silver
December 3, 1998
A new coded message has entered the chilly lexicon of Israeli anxiety. \”Heavy fighting is taking place in Lebanon,\” intones the news reader. Hundreds of mothers and fathers with soldier sons serving across the northern border know immediately what that means. There are casualties, but the families have not yet been notified.
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