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Fast Forward Anti-Gay, Anti-Jewish Rally Becomes a Fundraiser for Gay Synagogue
When a predominantly gay synagogue in Manhattan learned that a group of ultra-Evangelical Christians were planning a protest outside their building, the congregation decided to turn the hate rally into a fundraising event. Parishoners from the Westboro Baptist Church, a Kansas-based institution, gathered on Sunday outside Congregation Beth Simchat Torah with signs reading “God hates…
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Fast Forward Netanyahu: Shalit’s Return Is My Personal Responsibility
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that he will make the return of captive Israel Defense Forces soldier Gilad Shalit a personal responsibility. Netanyahu also vowed to instruct all relevant policy and security authorities to “carry out every effort to return Gilad alive and well, as soon as possible.” The prime minister made his statement…
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Fast Forward Netanyahu Backs Concept of Demilitarized Palestinian State
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday called on Palestinian leaders to restart Middle East peace negotiations without preconditions, in a highly anticipated foreign policy address at Bar-Ilan University. “I call on you, our Palestinian neighbors, and to the leadership of the Palestinian Authority: Let us begin peace negotiations immediately, without preconditions,” he said. “Israel is…
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News White House: Obama Will Not Unveil Peace Initiative in Cairo
The White House announced on Friday that U.S. President Barack Obama will not be presenting an American initiative for peace in the Middle East during his speech in Cairo on June 4, Israel Radio reported. White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said that Obama’s speech would address Washington’s relationship with Muslims worldwide. “This will be…
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Fast Forward Netanyahu, U.S. Lawmakers Agree on Need To Stop Iran’s Nuclear Program
Israel and the United States agreed on Tuesday that Iran must not be allowed to continue its contentious nuclear program, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. lawmakers said Tuesday following talks in Washington. “I was assured by President [Barack] Obama [on Monday] that the U.S. is committed to preventing that from happening,” Netanyahu said a…
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Fast Forward Peres to Aipac: Peace is Netanyahu’s Priority
In an address to the pro-Israel lobby Aipac in Washington, President Shimon Peres said on Monday that the current Israeli government seeks peace and will honor Jerusalem’s previous commitments as they relate to the peace process with the Palestinians. “Benjamin Netanyahu was at one time my political opponent,” Peres told the annual Aipac conference. “Today,…
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Fast Forward Obama Sends Congratulations as Israel Celebrates 61
U.S. President Barack Obama on Tuesday congratulated Israel on celebrating its 61st Independence Day, and promised to advance peace talks in the Middle East. In a statement issued by the White House, Obama vowed to pursue the interests of both Israelis and Palestinians in reaching a comprehensive peace. He also noted that Israel’s security concerns…
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Fast Forward Netanyahu: Israel Seeks Peace With Arab Neighbors
Incoming Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Tuesday that his government would continue to work toward a comprehensive peace with the Arabs. “We will not let anyone question our right to exist,” he told lawmakers gathered at the Knesset in Jerusalem for the swearing-in of the new coalition. “Israel can`t afford to treat statements against…
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