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THE ISRAEL BRIEF- 22-25 September 2025
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Lay of the Land’s Photo-Pick of the week
NEW YEAR MESSAGE FROM HAMAS
A HAUNTING LOOK TO INFLICT UNBEARABLE PAIN ON A FAMILY AND A NATION
Image of hostage Alon Ohel as seen in a Hamas video released on Rosh Hashanah (New Year)
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ARTICLES
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THE “TWO-STATE” SOLUTION – THAT WAS ONCE IN EUROPE!
As countries trip over each other to recognise a Palestinian state, do they care they are midwifing a giant military base to perpetuate endless jihadi war?
By Dr. Gad Amar
THE “TWO-STATE” SOLUTION – THAT WAS ONCE IN EUROPE!
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THE DIFFERENT STRATEGIES OF Al-QAEDA AND QATAR TO SUBJUGATE THE WEST
How naivety has led to chaos and the breakdown of western civilization
By Neville Berman
in the West, Qatar is buying up buildings and whatever else it needs to buy in order to gain influence in the West.
What are the consequences?
THE DIFFERENT STRATEGIES OF Al-QAEDA AND QATAR TO SUBJUGATE THE WEST
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‘BEHIND’ CANADA, AUSTRALIA AND UK’S SYNCHRONISED RECOGNITION OF PALESTINE
Insights on the machinations of mounting a diplomatic coup against Israel.
By Andrew Fox
and Australian PM Anthony Albanese, recognize a Palestinian state on the same day – 21 September, 2025.
How was this achieved and who was really behind it?
‘BEHIND’ CANADA, AUSTRALIA AND UK’S SYNCHRONISED RECOGNITION OF PALESTINE
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LOTL Cofounders David E. Kaplan (Editor), Rolene Marks and Yair Chelouche
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