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Three exciting ways to celebrate Naqba day
Unlike boring old Yom Haatzmaut, when all you can do is sing, dance, barbecue, hike and generally have fun with family and friends, Naqba Day provides all sorts of exciting possibilities to mark the historic occasion. Firstly, you can celebrate … Continue reading
Posted in Israel news
Tagged EU, Mahmoud Abbas, Naqba Day, peace talks, Tel Aviv University, Yom Haatzmaut
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Palestinians’ mafia-like tactics in “peace” talks
The Palestinians have made the Israelis an offer they probably hope Israel cannot afford to refuse in their renewed peace talks, but true to form, all they have succeeded in doing is to show themselves up to be no better … Continue reading
Posted in Mideast news
Tagged Israel, Jordan, Mahmoud Abbas, PA, Palestinians, peace talks
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Palestinians won’t come to the “damn” table
Since CIA Director Leon Panetta has declared his absolute determination to get Israel back to “the damn table” in order to start negotiations with the Palestinians, perhaps Panetta should address himself to those self-same Palestinians who once again are refusing … Continue reading
The NY Times wants to save Israel from itself once again
With friends like these who needs enemies? Nicholas Kristof writes a mournful article asking “Is Israel its own worst enemy?”. His long-suffering tone and self-righteous commentary managed simultaneously to bring my blood pressure to boiling point and to make me … Continue reading
US cuts $200m aid to Palestinians who claim their brothers will help them
To which I say “it’s about time!” – both about the US cutting off their aid after warning Mahmoud Abbas not to go ahead with his claim for statehood at the UN, and about the Arabs finally getting around to … Continue reading
Posted in International relations, Mideast news
Tagged aid, Arabs, Congress, Palestinians, peace talks, statehood, US
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