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THE ISRAEL BRIEF –18-21 May 2026
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Lay of the Land’s Photo Pick of the Week
SPAIN’S DOUBLE STANDARDS
Spanish leaders praised the activists’ commitment until they returned to Spain where they were beaten by police officers.
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ARTICLES
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THEY ARE SILENCED NO MORE
There are words here that will direct you to look away – DON’T! You need to read, process and bear witness.
By Rolene Marks
on Oct 7th Sexual Violence is out – how can one remain silent?
THEY ARE SILENCED NO MORE
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APPRECIATING ARTISTRY – THE DILEMMA
Can one separate the art from the artist when troubling actions conflict with your values?
By Motti Verses
should respond when one’s idols disappoint by conduct at variance with one’s values.
APPRECIATING ARTISTRY – THE DILEMMA
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WHY AMERICANS MUST PROTEST THE IRANIAN SOCCER TEAM’S INCLUSION IN THE WORLD CUP
Beware of what’s under the soccer jerseys the Islamic Republic regime wants to normalize on American soil
By Marziyeh Amirizadeh
argues that sport platforms like the World Cup, should “unite humanity” and not be abused
“…to whitewash systematic evil.”
WHY AMERICANS MUST PROTEST THE IRANIAN SOCCER TEAM’S INCLUSION IN THE WORLD CUP
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