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THE ISRAEL BRIEF- 30 September- 02 October 2024
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OCTOBER 7 – ONE YEAR ON
Israel and world Jewry strive for survival

we put our faith and trust in our abilities to endure and emerge from darkness – stronger.

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ONE YEAR LATER
A journalist’s reflections of October 7 and the year that followed
By Rolene Marks

that “it has been a year” but for too many “it has been 365 7 Octobers.” Can we ever be the same people who went to bed on 6 October? How could we be?
ONE YEAR LATER
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QUACKS LIKE A TERRORIST
With the company they keep, South Africa’s ANC leadership are conveniently confused who are the real killers!
By Lawrence Nowosenetz

opposite diabolical direction, siding with mass murders, rapists and mutilators of women and children. Publicly proud of their savagery, Mandela would puke at the abuse of his legacy.
QUACKS LIKE A TERRORIST
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TO CELEBRATE OR NOT TO CELEBRATE
While Israelis may debate the question philosophically, I say YES to celebrating the downfall of our enemies.
By Jonathan Feldstein

of their killer operatives, proved welcome news to relieved Israelis, the enforced-consumers of their
daily deadly merchandise.
TO CELEBRATE OR NOT TO CELEBRATE
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