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Opinion Hypocrisy, Blindness, Jewish Telegrams: Untangling One Day In Israeli-Palestinian Relations
You’d think by now we’d be accustomed to the steady stream of lies and double-dealing that passes for diplomacy in the Middle East. Still, it’s hard to think of anything comparable to the weird convergence of hypocrisy, blindness and plain chutzpah that unfolded on three continents on a recent Thursday, January 25. That was the…
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Breaking News Netanyahu Is Trying Hard To Court Putin. Is It Working?
MOSCOW (JTA) — The story behind the huge Victory Monument that was unveiled in 2012 in the Israeli city of Netanya is not exactly common knowledge even there. Featuring two stone slabs each 50 feet high and shaped like wings, the seaside statue honors the Russian Army’s enormous contribution in defeating Nazism. It is known…
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The Schmooze Abusive Or Empowered? Sara Netanyahu Screams At Aide In New Leaked Tape
Likudnik, Shas voter, Yesh Atid-er, or just a gal who crumples up the newspaper and throws it at the wall when she reads about Israel’s confusing parliamentary system — whoever you are, you have to admit there is nothing in the world like the leaked recording of a furious member of the Netanyahu family. For…
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Fast Forward Netanyahu, Putin To Discuss Iran In Moscow After Holocaust Commemoration Event
MOSCOW (JTA) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made firm statements about Iran before leaving for Russia to discuss the Islamic Republic with one of its key allies, President Vladimir Putin. In Russia, Netanyahu will discuss with Putin “Iran’s effort to turn Lebanon into one giant missile site, a site for precision missiles against the…
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Fast Forward Trump, Netanyahu To Meet In Davos
WASHINGTON (JTA) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump will meet at the economic summit in Davos, Switzerland. An email from the Israeli government office said the leaders would meet Thursday. Davos each year hosts the World Economic Forum, where leaders discuss economic policy. Netanyahu and Trump have formed a close…
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Opinion Mike Pence Just Redefined What It Means To Be ‘Pro-Israel’
Welcome back to Jane Looking Forward. If you wish to continue reading this weekly newsletter, please subscribe here. And spread the word! With his long, formally delivered speech before the Israeli Knesset today, Vice President Mike Pence has dramatically redefined what it means for an American administration to be “pro-Israel.” I’m not a fan of…
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Community Why You Should Care About Israel’s Anti-Corruption Protests
In recent months, anti-corruption demonstrations against Netanyahu have spread from suburban Petah-Tikvah to urban Tel-Aviv, Jerusalem and Haifa. For two weeks in a row, tens of thousands left their comfy homes to attend the Game of Thrones inspired “March of Shame.” And the crowds were not the usual left wingers of anti-Occupation rallies, but average…
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Fast Forward Netanyahu Defends Son Taped Talking About Prostitutes Outside Strip Club
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday defended his son over drunken remarks made between visits to strip clubs and taped illicitly that drew criticism for being derogatory of women. The recording, aired late on Monday by Israeli Hadashot News, was made in 2015 while Netanyahu’s son, Yair, toured strip clubs in…
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