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THE ISRAEL BRIEF 20-23 November 2023
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ISRAEL IS AS MUCH A FAMILY AS IT IS A NATION
After a nail-biting on-off-on wait, Israelis breathed a sigh of relief as they watched with tearful eyes the first sightings on their televisions of the 2nd group of Israeli hostages released in the early hours of Sunday morning from Hamas’ cruel captivity

Articles
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A TALE OF TWO HOSPITALS
A hospital in Israel saving lives, a hospital in Gaza shielding terrorists
By Jonathan Feldstein

A TALE OF TWO HOSPITALS
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THEATRE OF THE ABSURD
South Africa’s diplomatic posturing is reminiscent of an amateur actor auditioning for a lead role – with ‘real life’ deadly consequences.
By Tim Flack

slapstick and amateurish, it fails to address local issues and flounders over issues abroad.
THEATRE OF THE ABSURD
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LIST OF SHAME
While a group of 500 South African Jews sign an Israel-critical petition that begins with the wording “We are a diverse group of South African Jews who are dismayed…” the writer responds with her dismay at Jewish betrayal.
By Lesley Sacks

LIST OF SHAME
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LETTER FROM ISRAEL AT WAR – WEEK 6
I want an end to the bloodshed but ceasefires with limited shelf-life prolong the problem
By Harris Zvi Green

LETTER FROM ISRAEL AT WAR – WEEK 6
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