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THE ISRAEL BRIEF –27-30 April 2026
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Lay of the Land’s Photo Pick of the Week
THE CONDOM CRUISE
Is this the vital “humanitarian Aid” the people of Gaza were waiting for – Condoms and Cocaine!
This taken ‘on board’ photo reveals the true nature of the “Condom Flotilla” as a PR stunt.
aboard the vessels bound for Gaza. (Photo: Israel MFA)
ARTICLES
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SOUTH AFRICA’S ESTEEMED ONLINE ‘DAILY FRIEND’ IS NO FRIEND WHEN IT COMES TO DEFENDING DEMOCRACY
A discourse with the editor reveals failures and fears to take on Islamic fundamentalism.
By Lawrence Nowosenetz
unchallenged by esteemed publication the ‘Daily Friend’. While itself troubling, no less
disquieting is the editor’s ‘explanations’ to the writer as to why the SILENCE!
SOUTH AFRICA’S ESTEEMED ONLINE ‘DAILY FRIEND’ IS NO FRIEND WHEN IT COMES TO DEFENDING DEMOCRACY
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KNOW YOUR FRIENDS – AND YOUR ENEMIES
How oil money has corrupted the world
By Neville Berman
the Middle East doing with their wealth?” Some are playing a “double game” of pretending to be friends of the
West,while creating chaos and causing destruction in an increasingly volatile global landscape.
KNOW YOUR FRIENDS – AND YOUR ENEMIES
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THE ARAB VOICE APRIL 2026
Perspectives and insights from writers in the Arab media
the writings of Arab journalists recognizing new realities – some beneficial –
as a consequence of the wars in the Middle East.
THE ARAB VOICE APRIL 2026
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LOTL Cofounders David E. Kaplan (Editor), Rolene Marks and Yair Chelouche
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