Lay of the Land Weekly Newsletter- 29 September 2024

Unveiling the contours and contrasts of an ever-changing Middle East landscape Reliable reportage and insightful commentary on the Middle East by seasoned journalists from the region and beyond

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THE ISRAEL BRIEF- 23-26 September 2024
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A YEAR OF DEFENDING ISRAEL

As Israel and the Jewish World face relentless challenges, we will – as we have done for thousands of years – dip a slice of apple in honey to express our hopes for a sweet and fruitful year. May it also be a year that brings peace, security and a return of our loved ones held in captivity.




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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

Heavenly Input. The writer (r) with his brother Sidney at the Kfar Saba resting place of their dear father, bringing Solly in for a three-way discussion on the Israel’s ongoing war with its fanatical enemies on multiple fronts.

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.
By Rolene Marks

Below the Surface. “Every tunnel is connected to a mosque; to a hospital and to a school, and for Israel to neutralise these tunnels they need to go through the entrances located in these mosques, hospitals and schools.” All the while, a hostile global media contorts the facts by exploiting the visuals to besmirch Israel.

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

Resolving Resolutions. In an interview this week, the writer was asked by a journalist what’s the point of Israel
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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