Monthly Archives: May 2015

From Turkey to Tel Aviv

Elder of Ziyon: Turkey’s foreign trade with Israel keeps growing as its trade with Arab countries shrinks FOREIGN AFFAIRS by Kemal Kirisci and Sinan Ekim May 6, 2015 Hardly a week goes by without some barb or insult traded between … Continue reading

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Good Deeds Won’t Win Israel Any Friends

COMMENTARY by Jonathan S. Tobin May 14, 2015 In recent weeks, a fair amount of publicity has been given to the fact that Israel’s efforts to aid the victims of the Nepal earthquakes have been far out of proportion to … Continue reading

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Former AP Journalist Expands on Criticism of ‘Breaking the Silence’ Report: ‘This is Not Journalism, It’s Propaganda’

ALGEMEINER by Staff May 14, 2015 Israeli-Canadian journalist Matti Friedman expanded on his recent criticism on Facebook of a report by Israeli nongovernmental organization Breaking the Silence about the conduct of Israeli troops during last summer’s war in Gaza. Friedman called the … Continue reading

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Kirsten Powers: ‘Safe-space’ America dangerous to dissenters

Kirsten Powers [of the Left] is the author of the upcoming The Silencing: How the Left is Killing Free Speech USA TODAY by Kirsten Powers May 6, 2015 Christina Hoff Sommers has been speaking on college campuses for two decades challenging students to embrace … Continue reading

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Clinton Foundation donors include dozens of media organizations, individuals

If I were the cynical type I’d be asking,  Why are all these media companies ingratiating themselves with the Clinton Foundation and its beneficiaries ? Exactly what are these news organizations buying ? And if they are so committed to the Clintons, … Continue reading

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The Case for Reconsidering American-Jewish Opposition to Evangelicals

THE TOWER by Tiffany Gabbay May 2015 ….For the most part, despite Evangelicals’ support for the Jewish state and desire to embrace the Jewish people, their affection has often largely gone unrequited. In fact, only one-third of American Jews view Christian … Continue reading

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Israel’s peace fantasists in action

JERUSALEM POST by Caroline Glick May 15, 2015 The Saudis are in play, casting about for partners. In a clear vote of no-confidence in US President Barack Obama’s leadership, Saudi King Salman led several Arab leaders in blowing off Obama’s Camp … Continue reading

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J Street: Desperate to be relevant

THE HILL by Paul Miller May 13, 2015 The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) has a serious problem. The halls of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in our nation’s capital may no longer be able to accommodate the … Continue reading

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Maher to Ayaan Hirsi Ali: Why Do Liberals ‘Blame the Victim’ When It Comes to Islam?

MEDIAITE by Josh Feldman May 15, 2015 Bill Maher spoke with Ayaan Hirsi Ali tonight about a recurring topic of his, radical Islam, and spent quite a lot talking about liberal reactions to it. Maher brought up how liberals have targeted Hirsi Ali and may … Continue reading

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Anti-BDS Bill Poised for Passage in Illinois Legislature

FREE BEACON by Adam Kredo May 15, 2015 AIPAC did not support bill A milestone bill meant to combat international boycotts of Israel cleared a major procedural hurdle in the Illinois House this week, paving the way for the state … Continue reading

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