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"Israeli Americans proud one of their own named ambassador to U.S." Haaretz
Israeli Americans proud one of their own named ambassador to U.S.
Durban II Precedent Engagement or Disengagement?
President Obama’s decision to cancel American participation in the World Conference Against Racism, also known as Durban II, is the right one.
Natan Sharansky Interviewed by Bridges for Peace on Israel’s Challenges Today: Part 1Natan Sharansky Interviewed by Bridges for Peace on Israel’s Challenges Today: Part 1
Natan Sharansky Interviewed by Bridges for Peace on Israel’s Challenges Today: Part 1
"Israel's Choice" Spectator
As Iran sprints towards the nuclear finishing line, the lethal and wicked isolation of Israel in the west is accelerating.
A sense of 'proportion'
The big word in Middle East politics this week is "disproportionate." Political leaders around the world love it, and no wonder. Applied to the Israel-Hamas struggle, it quietly weakens Israel's position and displays sympathy for the Palestinians while making those who use it feel both righteous and compassionate.The big word in Middle East politics this week is "disproportionate." Political leaders around the world love it, and no wonder. Applied to the Israel-Hamas struggle, it quietly weakens Israel's position and displays sympathy for the Palestinians while making those who use it feel both righteous and compassionate.
"BBC Fights to Hide Report on Anti-Israel Bias" Israel National News
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is fighting a court order that would force it to reveal an internal report on anti-Israel bias. The media giant has reportedly spent 200,000 British pounds (roughly $280,000) on the case.
"Sharansky: 'Netanyahu is the Most Qualified to Protect Israel’s Security and Israeli-American Relations' " Likud Blog
The Likud Anglos Rally gathered approximately five hundred members of the Anglo-Saxon community who came to hear Likud’s top line politicians and analysts, both past and present, discuss Likud’s policy based on the present situation. Among the speakers was Dore Gold, former Israeli Ambassador to the UN, Moshe “Boogie” Yaalon, Caroline Glick and Natan Sharansky.
"Amid Gaza rubble, Sharansky optimistic" Chicago Sun Times
Natan Sharansky, the former Soviet dissident turned Israeli leader, has demonstrated remarkable foresight at key moments in recent Middle East history. Too often, though, his warnings were ignored.
"Can Bibi and Obama get along?" The Telegraph ,JTA
Natan Sharansky, who generally opposes Israeli concessions, and the Israel Policy Forum's M.J. Rosenberg, a defender of the land-for-peace formulam, can be counted on to disagree about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. But, ahead of Likud's projected win in next week's Israeli elections, both men are poopooing the idea that President Obama and Benjamin Netayahu are set for a major confrontation.
Natan Sharansky Speaks at the University of Pennsylvania on His Most Recent Book "Defending identity"
Natan Sharansky emphasized the role of identity and preserving democracy at the University of Pennsylvania.
"Israeli Election Watch: Where's the beef? Who is the Kahane candidate? So what if Livni's a woman?" The Telegraph-JTA News
Former lawmaker and current think-tanker Natan Sharansky tells The Jerusalem Post that Benjamin Netanyahu will not clash with current U.S. President Barack Obama. Sharansky also says he has no plans to reenter politics.
"Some Questions for Former President Jimmy Carter" CAMERA Snapshots
Former President Jimmy Carter has enjoyed pretty sympathetic (bordering on fawning) coverage during his book tour in support of We Can Have Peace in the Holy Land: A Plan That Would Work (Simon and Schuster, 2009). Journalists who interview Carter allow his factual errors go unchallenged and steer clear of the controversy surrounding his error-laden and factually-challenged text Palestine Peace Not Apartheid published by Simon and Schuster in 2006.
"Hamas still rules through fear" Elder of Ziyon Blog
Vacuums in Arab societies tend to be filled by extremists, and in this case it was refilled by the old dictators.
"Video Interview with Natan Sharansky" Leadel - Leadership Elements
In this interview Natan Sharansky shares his experiences as a Soviet dissident, all the while emphasizing Israel's role in his vision of freedom. Natan vividly explains his difficulties and triumphs of imprisonment, including his love for singing. He also touches on the long separation from his wife while he was locked away in the Gulag.
"Sharansky: Neither Hamas Nor PA Can Be In Charge Of Rebuilding Gaza" Daled Amos
According to Natan Sharansky, Hamas obviously cannot be put in charge of the funds for the reconstruction of Gaza--but neither can the Palestinian Authority, because of their corruption.
"For HRW, Israel is always guilty" The Jerusalem Post
For many years, Ken Roth and Human Rights Watch have been at the forefront of the campaign to criminalize self-defense against terrorism and to brand Israel as the primary perpetrator of war crimes. Emotional outbursts, convoluted pseudo-legal language and post-colonial bias have contributed to the ideological destruction of human rights principles.
"Diaspora Jews and the war" Candidly Speaking from Jerusalem
If history is to be any guide, one can expect that sooner or later there will be another upheaval that will again put the Israel-Diaspora relationship to the test. One of the prime tasks of the new government following the February elections should be to resurrect the ministry of Diaspora affairs which went into cold storage after the retirement of former minister Natan Sharansky. This ministry should become an essential instrument for the strengthening of ties between Jews everywhere in peace as well as in war.
"Gaza, Israel and the BBC" Open Democracy
The BBC and its search for appearing unbiased in the Middle East conflict.
"Clash of Civilizations: Is Israel at War with Islam?" Israel National News
Nobel laureate Professor Yisrael Aumann of the Hebrew University in Jerusalem went head to head with colleague Professor Shlomo Avineri on Wednesday over whether Islam is at war with Israel.\n\nThe verbal sparring match came during a panel discussion held Wednesday at the Jerusalem Regency Hotel during the annual Jerusalem Conference over which threats are facing Israel and the West, and whether there is in fact a "clash of civilizations." The two were joined on the panel by Likud MK Silvan Shalom and former Prisoner of Zion and minister, Natan Sharansky, currently the chairman of the Adelson Institute for Strategic Studies.
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