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THE ISRAEL BRIEF- 18-21 December 2023
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THE HOTTEST COMMODITY IN ISRAEL
their anxiety and concern as their country faces enemies on multiple fronts.
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THE DAY AFTER?
For Israel it’s returning to be the Lion of Judah rather than the sitting duck of October 7.
By David E. Kaplan
coupled with an antisemitic pandemic endangering Jews everywhere, the writer would support Israel
subscribing to the Machiavellian maxim of -“It is better be feared than to be loved.”
THE DAY AFTER?
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WHEN “HARVARD OF THE SOUTH” WAS AN ASPIRATION
Top US schools educating next generations of antisemites.
By Jonathan Feldstein
today living up to its iconic logo which features a shield with the word “VERITAS”
meaning – “truth”?
WHEN “HARVARD OF THE SOUTH” WAS AN ASPIRATION
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SOUTH AFRICA’S LEADERSHIP – FROM BRAVADO TO BOTCHED
Blundering at home, ANC government blunders abroad as it flounders into Gaza conflict.
By Kenneth Moeng Mokgatlhe
SOUTH AFRICA’S LEADERSHIP – FROM BRAVADO TO BOTCHED
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LETTER FROM ISRAEL AT WAR – WEEK 10
While Israel fights to survive, the world votes at the UN to support those who want its demise.
By Harris Zvi Green
in his family’s multi-generational garment (above), the week would unfold with anxiety of loved ones in the IDF,
fear for the hostages and anger over the UN and the Red Cross in their despicable bias.
LETTER FROM ISRAEL AT WAR – WEEK 10
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THE SHAME OF THE (RED) CROSS
Red Cross spending more time defending its shameful record than doing its job.
By Jonathan Feldstein
to have her photo taken with the distraught families of the hostages and declined to accept life-saving
medicine for a hostage from his father appealing to give to the Hamas kidnappers.
THE SHAME OF THE (RED) CROSS
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