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THE ISRAEL BRIEF- 05-08 May 2025
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Lay of the Land’s ‘Pick of the Week’ is an old photo reflecting a new – but significant – shift
ONCE IN SYNC, NOW SHOWING SIGNS OF DIVISION
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CANINE THERAPY HELPS SOLDIERS COPE WITH PTSD
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CANINE THERAPY HELPS SOLDIERS COPE WITH PTSD
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LESSONS FROM MY FRIEND’S EXECUTION IN IRAN’S EVIN PRISON
Nearly executed like her cellmate affords understanding of the depravity and dangers of the Teheran regime.
By Marziyeh Amirizadeh
LESSONS FROM MY FRIEND’S EXECUTION IN IRAN’S EVIN PRISON
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“IT’S NOT ABOUT THE NUMBERS”
We didn’t create the horrors of October 7 – Gazans did – and we have to ensure they don’t succeed in trying again.
By Forest Rain Marcia
“IT’S NOT ABOUT THE NUMBERS”
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