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As terrorists struck again in Jerusalem and a nation mourns, let ‘HOPE’ not join in the list of casualties. While appalled at the loss of life and injuries caused by Arab terrorists all within 24 hours in Jerusalem, let us remind that it was and Arab paramedic, Fadi Dekidek, who was among the first to arrive at both the scenes and treat the wounded. Ignoring “all the whispers”, Fadi told Ynet news, “Saving lives is what I have in mind.” Saving lives and those of the future should be on all our minds.
Articles
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MORE THAN JUST A “NOISE”
The streets in Tel Aviv are getting more crowded – in protest!
By David E. Kaplan
Israel does not have the two-tier branches of government – an upper or lower house – so characteristic of democracies. We have only one house – the Knesset – hence the importance of an independent Supreme Court to provide the checks and balances. To safeguard Israeli democracy should the SC not be protected instead of assaulted?
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A TALE OF TWO NARRATIVES
In their eagerness to quickly claim a narrative win, these two examples show how powerful a tool propaganda is.
By Rolene Marks
From the media’s coverage of the death of Shireen Abu Akleh caught in a crossfire to the media frenzy of the Harry and Megha behind the Royal curtains tell-all, truth is sacrificed in the battle for the narrative. The consequences, warns the writer, “are dangerous because they create more divisions and more suspicions”.
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WHAT’S NEW IN THE CITY OF DAVID
Step below modern Jerusalem to enter ancient Jerusalem and walk in the footsteps of the pilgrims
By Jonathan Feldstein
“What’s new?” is so OLD! Yes, the road used by ancient Jewish pilgrims to reach the Temple – mostly during the main festivals – is being presently unearthed and literally step-by-step opened to the public. Join the writer on an exciting tour and discover what was life like in Jerusalem 2000 years ago.
WHAT’S NEW IN THE CITY OF DAVID
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