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THE ISRAEL BRIEF- 28-31 July 2025
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Lay of the Land’s Pick of the Week are courtesy of Hamas
SHADES OF THE SHOAH
Shocking ‘skin and bones’ footage of Evyatar David and Rom Braslavski reminiscent of the Holocaust, horrifies Israelis but receives minimal attention from major international global outlets, many of which continue to focus on Palestinian suffering and allegations against Israel.
in a tunnel holding a shovel and digging what he says is his “own grave”. In a separate video,
Rom Braslavski appears gaunt and weak, speaking to the camera in dimly lit surroundings.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3m9CSjJ3ow
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THIS IMAGE WENT VIRAL; THE TRUTH DID NOT.
The Truth Behind the Viral Gazan Famine Photo
By David Collier
requiring specialist medical treatments since birth who was hijacked and weaponised
– first by Hamas, then by the international media.
THIS IMAGE WENT VIRAL; THE TRUTH DID NOT.
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WHEN DOES LACK OF FOOD MORPH INTO LACK OF TRUTH
Hellbent on shaming Israel in the midst of an existential war, the media ignores the mega-million starving across the world.
By Allan Wolman
malnutrition in Yemen is one of the highest in the world with 75% of children suffering acute malnutrition
like 4-year-old Abdo (above) before passing away. Too few know, even less care!
WHEN DOES LACK OF FOOD MORPH INTO LACK OF TRUTH
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FALSE FIXATION
South Africa’s hateful obsession against Israel, reflects its failure to address monumental problems at home.
By Kenneth Moeng Mokgatlhe
FALSE FIXATION
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