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Israel builds houses. What a crime against humanity.

PJ MEDIA by Rich Baehr September 4, 2014 World Shudders as Israel Declares 988 Acres of the West Bank State Land Some conventional wisdom about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is easily debunked. One such bit of nonsense is that Palestinians have … Continue reading

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Hamas was Defeated, Until the Next Time

BEGIN-SADAT CENTER FOR STRATEGIC STUDIES by Prof. Efraim Inbar September 1, 2014 Executive Summary: During Operation Protective Edge, Hamas was clearly defeated, but was not destroyed. Israel was successful in significantly degrading the military capabilities of Hamas and forced it … Continue reading

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The Grim Lessons of “Protective Edge”

AMERICAN INTEREST by Raphael Cohen and Gabriel Scheinmann August 31, 2014 Israel’s long-term strategy against Hamas will not bring clear, satisfying victories, but attrition is its only viable option. ……While the death tolls in today’s conflicts pale in comparison to … Continue reading

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Post-war reality could lead to new diplomatic initiative. But Don’t Hold Your Breath

TIMES OF ISRAEL by Staff August 29, 2014 Netanyahu urges Abbas to choose peace with Israel over unity pact with Hamas, saying he hopes for a PA-Hamas divorce Operation Protective Edge has brought with it a diplomatic opportunity, said Prime … Continue reading

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Jewish Survivors and Their Progeny Against Israel

ALGEMEINER by Edward Alexander August 28, 2014 The Jewish enemies of Israel, if they are sufficiently profligate in the expenditure of claptrap, often come to the aid of her defenders. Early this summer (2014) I wrote the following paragraph in … Continue reading

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How Israel made Hamas crawl to a cease-fire in Gaza

JERUSALEM POST by Yossi Melman August 27, 2014 The most recent cease-fire is unlimited in time and Hamas was not promised anything except that which had been offered at the start of the military campaign. If the cease-fire holds, and … Continue reading

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Stop Giving Money to the U.N.’s Relief Agency for Palestinians [CLICK FOR VIDEO]

NEW REPUBLIC by Alexander Joffe and Asaf Romirowsky August 18, 2014 It’s the best hope for a Palestinian state When Hamas fires its last rocket and Israel drops its last bomb, the extent of Gaza’s devastation will become clear. An … Continue reading

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An Insider’s Guide to the Most Important Story on Earth

TABLET MAGAZINE by Matti Friedman August 26, 2014 A former AP correspondent explains how and why reporters get Israel so wrong, and why it matters Is there anything left to say about Israel and Gaza? Newspapers this summer have been … Continue reading

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Wise Tactical Choices in Gaza

BEGIN-SADAT CENTER FOR STRATEGIC AFFAIRS by Major General (res.) Yaacov Amidror August 26, 2014 Executive Summary: Since the launch of Operation Protective Edge, Israel has made a series of wise tactical choices that contribute to the diplomatic and military effort. … Continue reading

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General Sherman in Gaza

VICTOR DAVIS HANSON BLOG August 22, 2014 His march through Georgia has been gravely misunderstood ― as has Israel’s strategy in Gaza. William Tecumseh Sherman 150 years ago took Atlanta before heading out on his infamous March to the Sea to make … Continue reading

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