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THE ISRAEL BRIEF- 14-17 July 2025
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THE DRUZE AND ISRAEL – A COVENANT IN BLOOD
Today, Jews across the world are finding themselves alone, ostracized and vulnerable.
One people that have stood by Israel sacrificing life and limb since 1948, is the country’s Druze community, who through thick and thin, war after war, have thrown in their lot with the destiny – and fate – of Israel. In the current Israel-Hamas war, Druze have fought and died alongside their fellow Jewish soldiers in the IDF as they have done in all previous wars. Today, the Druze in southern Syria, family to the Druze of Israel, are under attack with regime forces aiding Syrian Bedouins in perpetrating atrocities – including the summary execution of Druze civilians. Israel could not sit back, particularly as Israel’s Druze community’s leadership has appealed to Israel to save their people across the border in turbulent Syria from slaughter. Lay of the Land fully supports Israel’s efforts to help save the Druze of Syria.
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WE’VE SEEN THIS BEFORE
History is repeating itself, not as tragedy or farce, but as a horror story
By Andrew Fox
WE’VE SEEN THIS BEFORE
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FEEDING OFF THE DEAD
A breed of South African vultures prey upon the deceased to further their political narrative.
By Josh Schewitz
FEEDING OFF THE DEAD
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THE BERMUDA TRIANGLE AWARDS!
An award of ignominy given to deluded Middle Eastern leaders who have tried to destroy Israel.
By Neville Berman
Hassan Nasrallah’s obsession with ending Israel, resulted in his own end – with a bang! Hardly alone in his obsession and ignoble end!
THE BERMUDA TRIANGLE AWARDS!
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ALL QUIET IN THE WEST WING
With discussions at the White House held in private and no clear announcements of a major Gaza deal nor followed by the customary Oval Office photo, what can we read?
By Jonathan Feldstein
ALL QUIET IN THE WEST WING
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