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Good News Friday

Posted on 28 February 2020 by anneinpt

Apologies for the long hiatus in blogging. Family life, crises and dramas keep getting in the way. But now it’s time to catch up on some good news for a change, so here is my latest Good News Friday post. … Continue reading →

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Obama gets dissed in China

Posted on 5 September 2016 by anneinpt

Regular readers of this blog will know how many times I have decried the laments, from within and without, that “Israel is isolated” diplomatically.  Of course recent headlines have put paid to these concerns very nicely, with relations warming up … Continue reading →

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Chag Atzma’ut Same’ach! Happy 68th Independence Day Israel!

Posted on 11 May 2016 by anneinpt

It’s Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day, and, as remarked upon by both local and foreign observers, the country swings in a schizophrenic kind of way from the mourning, sorrow and remembrance of Yom Hazikaron to the flag-waving patriotism and general … Continue reading →

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Good News Friday

Posted on 27 November 2015 by anneinpt

So the world is melting down all around us while here in Israel, things aren’t exactly quiet and peaceful. But as I’ve mentioned many times, Shabbat is still approaching and we want to read some good news to put us … Continue reading →

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BDS fails of the month

Posted on 24 June 2015 by anneinpt

Despite the noise and publicity generated by the BDS anti-Israel and antisemitic boycott campaign, it’s important to keep in mind that in fact the boycott movement has made little to no headway in isolating Israel or damaging its economy. Following … Continue reading →

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Good News Friday

Posted on 12 June 2015 by anneinpt

Thank goodness it’s Friday, nearly Shabbat, and time for another Good News Friday installment. Since BDS was all the talk of the town last week, my first item for this week will hopefully be a large kick in the teeth … Continue reading →

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