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THE ISRAEL BRIEF- 25-28 December 2023
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Roman amphitheater that resulted in “Homeland Concert” – a medley of lyrics from Ehud Manor’s classic song, “Home” and part of “Hatikva” Israel’s national anthem. it warms our frozen hearts following Hamas’ massacre of October 7, when some 1,200 people were murdered and another 240 people taken as hostages to Gaza. Watch, listen and share in our journey:
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Articles
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IF GAZA’S CHIEF EXPORT IS DEATH TO ISRAEL, IT’S NO SURPRISE ITS CHIEF IMPORT IS THE IDF.
Israel’s flag unfurled in central war-torn Gaza sends a message of resilience and resolve.
By David E. Kaplan
IF GAZA’S CHIEF EXPORT IS DEATH TO ISRAEL, IT’S NO SURPRISE ITS CHIEF IMPORT IS THE IDF.
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AN OPEN LETTER TO THE UNITED NATIONS
You said “Never Again” and we believed you. When it comes to Jews, “Again” you remain silent.
By Rolene Marks
AN OPEN LETTER TO THE UNITED NATIONS
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LETTER FROM ISRAEL AT WAR – WEEK 12
Global complicity in how “Aid money” poured into Gaza is diverted to sustain Hamas’ murderous military machine.
By Harris Zvi Green
LETTER FROM ISRAEL AT WAR – WEEK 12
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YES, RACE MATTERS
Why when African blacks are gunned down by Hamas operatives from Gaza, Africa ignores?
By Kenneth Moeng Mokgatlhe
mowed down by Hamas on October 7, the writer rightly asks why most of Africa were silent. “Was it so difficult to send a message of condolence to Tanzania?” he asks of his own South African government.
YES, RACE MATTERS
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THE DAY I AGREED WITH AOC
Playing with the past, US Congresswoman unintentionally reveals a fact out of fiction.
By Jonathan Feldstein
thriving Christian city of 80 – 90% Christian has whittled down to a paltry 10-20% due to the persecution
of the Christian community – not by Israelis – but by their Moslem neighbors.
THE DAY I AGREED WITH AOC
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LOTL Cofounders David E. Kaplan (Editor), Rolene Marks and Yair Chelouche
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