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REFLECTIONS ON A FATHER’S YAHRZEIT
Since ‘The Jewish War’ against the Roman Empire, some thoughts of The Jewish War of today.
By David E. Kaplan

REFLECTIONS ON A FATHER’S YAHRZEIT
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TUNNEL VISION
British military expert in Israel says understanding the tunnels below Gaza is key to understanding the war above.
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TUNNEL VISION
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LEBANON – THE BLAME GAME
The UN is to Blame for much of the suffering in Lebanon
By Jonathan Feldstein

remaining a member in the UN. “To be honest, I didn’t have a good answer.” He attempts here to explain why.
LEBANON – THE BLAME GAME
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