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THE ISRAEL BRIEF –13-16 April 2026
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Lay of the Land’s Photo Pick of the Week
‘SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL’
…or it should be but the international media avoids such coverage – IDF uncovers Hezbollah arsenal stashed inside southern Lebanon school.
massive stockpile of weapons hidden within a local school in Bint Jbeil. A search of the educational facility, revealed
Kalashnikov rifles, handguns, and various other tactical weapons. (Photo: IDF)
ARTICLES
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WHY TUCKER CARLSON DENIES THE HOLOCAUST
If possible, Tucker would happily platform Hitler on his podcast.
By Jonathan Feldstein
not antisemitic, because the Jews – whatever that means – that you allegedly killed were not really Jews.
Isn’t that right?” This is the kind of media fare to expect from Tucker Carlson!
WHY TUCKER CARLSON DENIES THE HOLOCAUST?
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SEEKING SAFETY WHEN THE SIREN SOUNDS
Daily life in Israel when missiles are striking across Israel.
By Peter Bailey
the mad dash to seek a ‘bomb shelter (as above). For the writer who delivers by truck food parcels to seniors in
their homes, he frequently finds himself in different bomb shelters. This is his story!
SEEKING SAFETY WHEN THE SIREN SOUNDS
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STAYING ON THE ‘STRAIT’ AND NARROW
Best hotels along the Strait of Hormuz – In this part of the world, anonymity itself becomes a form of luxury.
By Motti Verses
STAYING ON THE ‘STRAIT’ AND NARROW
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UCT’S GAZA FALLOUT: DONOR EXODUS, LEGAL FIRESTORM AND A COUNCIL UNDER SIEGE
UCT’s Gaza resolutions have sparked a court battle, donor exodus and fresh scrutiny of council governance, funding losses and reputational damage.
By Marika Sboros
UCT’S GAZA FALLOUT: DONOR EXODUS, LEGAL FIRESTORM AND A COUNCIL UNDER SIEGE
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LOTL Cofounders David E. Kaplan (Editor), Rolene Marks and Yair Chelouche
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