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THE ISRAEL BRIEF- 28-31 October 2024
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RED ALERT
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OVERCOMING CHALLENGES RATHER THAN BEING DEFINED BY THEM
My October 8th epiphany and impacting on Israel’s Future
By Jonathan Feldstein
whose scars are not always as visible as battered buildings. Here lies the challenge for the
writer whose latest project focuses on supporting children effected by the war!
OVERCOMING CHALLENGES RATHER THAN BEING DEFINED BY THEM
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SINWAR WAS NO HERO
False comparisons of Hamas’ late killer-leader with moral icons Mandela and King risks tarnishing their reputations and legacies.
By Kenneth Moeng Mokgatlhe
“Butcher of Khan Younis” not for killing Israelis, but for brutally torturing and killing fellow
Palestinians. His enthusiasm for such acts cemented his grim reputation.
SINWAR WAS NO HERO
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FINAL VERDICT
With time running out, the trial of Nazi death camp guard provides last opportunity for Holocaust survivors to relate their stories in a court of law.
By Dr Efraim Zuroff
seen covering his face during his trial for mass murder – been the last chance
“…for the Holocaust to stand trial?”
FINAL VERDICT
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