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The Middle East realists: Old and new

ISRAEL HAYOM by Richard Baehr December 14, 2014 Professor Stephen Walt of Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of ‎Government and Professor John Mearsheimer of the University of Chicago like to ‎call themselves foreign policy realists. Realists are, in their … Continue reading

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Iran nuclear talks extended, so Congress might turn up the heat

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR by Howard LaFranchi November 24, 2014 The extension of Iran nuclear talks into next summer – with the broad outlines of a deal to be reached in principal by March – would seem to put off any … Continue reading

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Christians Respond to the War on the Jewish State

TABLET MAG by Rick Richman September 2014 As the attacks on Israel turn wild and violent around the world, perhaps it is time for those who do support Israel–Jews and Christians–to join forces? On June 23, 2014, two days after … Continue reading

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US defense funding bill sends strong message on Iran

TIMES OF ISRAEL by Rebecca Shimoni Stoil May 23, 2014 Legislation that passed the House Thursday delineates preconditions for nuclear deal, offers strong support for Israel’s defense The House of Representatives’ version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which … Continue reading

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Richard Baehr reviews ‘The J Street Challenge’

ISRAEL HAYOM By Richard Baehr May 7, 2014 A new documentary, “The J Street Challenge,” is being shown in a series of cities in North America, including Chicago, where I attended a screening this past weekend. The movie focuses on … Continue reading

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Rand Paul’s support for Israel

CAROLINEGLICK.COM May 6, 2014 Republican Senator Rand Paul is an isolationist. This ought to make him a natural ally for appeasers like Steve Walt and John Mearshimer and the whole blame Israel first crowd. And indeed, he has taken positions, … Continue reading

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Northbrook screening of “The J Street Challenge” draws almost 400; Did J Street Win by Losing?

Thanks to all of you who attended Sunday’s screening of “The J Street Challenge”. It was great to see so many of you there. There will be more local screenings in the future. For more information on The J Street Challenge. … Continue reading

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Pro-Israel Community Condemns Kerry Over ‘Apartheid’ Claim

Washington Free Beacon August 28, 2014 Leading pro-Israel groups criticized Secretary of State John Kerry today over his comment on Friday that if his diplomatic efforts fail, Israel will become either “an apartheid state” and cease being a Jewish state. … Continue reading

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