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THE ISRAEL BRIEF – 07- 10 September 2026
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PRE-ISRAELI ELECTION DEBATE IN ENGLISH
Save the date
Lay of the land and TbT (Truth be Told) have invited
speakers from the major political parties to participate in a panel debate
to be held on Monday the 28th September, 2026
at Beth Protea, 5 Asher Barash street, Herzliya.
There will be a nominal entrance fee (NIS 20) for non-Beth Protea residents.
To register or for more information, contact David Kaplan
050-7432361 or hildav@netvision.net.il , organizer and debate moderator.
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G’mar Chatimah Tovah
May your fast be easy and your new year filled with peace and renewal.
ARTICLES
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PRETORIA’S GENOCIDE CASE DID NOT BEGIN AT THE ICJ
In line with the company the ANC keeps, Pretoria reached its political verdict first – the legal campaign followed.
By Shaun Schutte
2023 less than 3 months after the October 7 massacre, was it a ‘case’ of proceeding
in law of pursuing politics? The writer breaks it down.
PRETORIA’S GENOCIDE CASE DID NOT BEGIN AT THE ICJ
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(2)
FAKING THE FIGURES
The first casualty in South Africa’s presented ‘casualty figures’ are the figures themselves.
By Kenneth Moeng Kgwadi
FAKING THE FIGURES
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(3)
MR. PRESIDENT, YOU ASKED WHEN THE IRANIAN PEOPLE WILL RISE UP. THEY NEVER STOPPED FIGHTING
The blood of Iranians nationwide attest to endless defiance and resilience.
By Marziyeh Amirizadeh
MR. PRESIDENT, YOU ASKED WHEN THE IRANIAN PEOPLE WILL RISE UP. THEY NEVER STOPPED FIGHTING
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BEHIND BARS TO LAP OF LUXURY – EXCLUDING JERUSALEM
Buildings designed to prevent people from leaving are being transformed into places where guests pay considerable sums to get in.
By Motti Verses
BEHIND BARS TO LAP OF LUXURY – EXCLUDING JERUSALEM
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