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Voices for tolerance and openness in the Arab world
Here are some interesting videos from MEMRI focusing on alternative Arab voices which show that Arab or Muslim opinion is not monolithic and there are plenty of reformist voices out there, waiting to be heard. Below we see a Saudi … Continue reading
Posted in Mideast news
Tagged Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, Christians, Egypt, extremism, ISIS, Islam, MEMRI, Muslims, religion, Saudi Arabia, US Muslims
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Jewish-Israeli-Druze solidarity
After the horrendous week that just passed, the culmination of a horrendous month (the Hebrew month of Cheshvan) for Israel, it’s hard to find something positive to write about. However there are always a few bright spots if one looks … Continue reading
Posted in Israel news, Terrorism
Tagged Arabs, Christian, Druze, funeral, Har Nof, Jewish, Muslim, Palestinians, religion, terror, Zidan Saif
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Pros and Cons of the Pope’s visit to Israel
Today is the second and final day of Pope Francis’ whirlwind visit to the region. His schedule today in Jerusalem is once again fraught with potential pitfalls: Pope Francis faces a diplomatic high-wire act on Monday as he visits sacred … Continue reading
Posted in International relations, Judaism, Mideast news
Tagged Christians, Israel, Jews, Palestinian state, Palestinians, persecution, Pope Francis, religion
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Good News Friday
Somehow another week has passed by and it’s time for the next Good News Friday installment. My first item concerns Israel’s burgeoning natural gas industry: Australia’s giant drilling company Woodside has signed an agreement to buy a 25% stake in … Continue reading
Posted in Academia, Family, Israel news, Technology
Tagged cancer, demography, family, Good News Friday, Judaism, Leviathan, medicine, mucositis, natgas, religion, Woodside
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