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Settlements Are Not An Obstacle To Peace

On a short visit to France, Knesset Speaker Reuven Rivlin told his counterpart, President of the French Senate, Gérard Larcher, that the settlements are not an obstacle to peace and that the settlement construction is just “an excuse for the Palestinians to… Continue reading

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Why Netanyahu Rejected a US Offer to Extend the Construction Moratorium

Contents of a White House letter have been published saying what the Obama Administration will offer Israel if it extends the moratorium on building inside West Bank settlements for two months. The specific proposals reveal again how the White House doesn’t seem to understand the situation, or perhaps is… Continue reading

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Abbas Looks For A Way to End Peace Talks

Palestinian Authority (PA) leader Mahmoud Abbas claims that he can’t negotiate with Israel if Israel once again begins to construct buildings on existing settlements after a nine-month freeze on construction. Let’s evaluate this statement… Continue reading

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Palestinian Preconditions for Peace Talks

The Palestinian Authority has preconditioned further peace talks on a halt to all Jewish building in the disputed territories. Israel, on the other hand, seeks to reach a negotiated peace settlement with its Palestinian neighbors as soon as possible… Continue reading

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Death Penalty for Selling Land to Jews

Israel’s peace partner reaffirmed on Sunday that Palestinians convicted of selling land to Jews would face the death penalty for “high treason.” PA officials claim the death penalty deters Arabs from selling land to Jews living in Judea and Samaria, which they envision free of Jewish residents in a future Palestinian state… Continue reading

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A Future History of Palestine

The following article isn’t intended to reject a two-state solution but to point out issues that would inevitably arise if one ever came about. Recently, a once-major American magazine ran a cover story saying Israelis aren’t desperately eager for “peace” without ever mentioning the real reasons… Continue reading

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Hamas’ Path of Ramadan Victories

Terrorist shootings attacks in Judea and Samaria during Ramadan are part of Hamas’ path of Ramadan victories and Islam’s historic victory during the Ramadan. The Hamas leadership praised the attack. Hezbollah also expressed support of the attack. The organization said… Continue reading

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Netanyahu Hopes To Have Mideast Peace Agreement In A Year

There is no guarantee that talks between Israel and the Palestinians will succeed, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a Jewish New Year greeting released Tuesday, but he promised to strive for… Continue reading

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Hamas: Jews in Judea and Samaria are ‘Legitimate Targets’

The Hamas terrorist group declared Saturday that Jews in Judea and Samanaria are “legitimate military targets” and vowed to continue its attacks in the region… Continue reading

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Recent Easing of Measures in the West Bank

The following is a comprehensive list of recent measures taken to improve the quality of life for West Bank residents, as well as for Gaza Strip, Jewish, and Arab residents wishing to enter the West Bank. Along with easing measures during the… Continue reading

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Hamas Exploits Britain for Political Propaganda and Legal Activities

Hamas is supported by the Arab Organization for Human Rights branch in London against the Palestinian Authority. It is another example of how Hamas exploits Britain for political, propaganda and legal activities… Continue reading

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PM Netanyahu’s Remarks at the Start of the Israeli-Palestinian Peace Talks

First of all, the recognition of Israel as the national state of the Jewish People, the end of the conflict and of claims on Israel, that will stem from recognizing it as the national state of the Jewish People, and the establishment of tangible security measures… Continue reading

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Hamas Gunmen Murder Four Israelis in Ambush

Hamas gunmen killed four Israeli civilians – all residents of Bet Haggai – in their car at the Beni Naim junction near Kiryat Arba Tuesday night, Aug. 31. The shooting attack in the West Bank believed to… Continue reading

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Israeli Sovereignty Over Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria

It is widely accepted, but not correct, that the West Bank belongs to the local Arabs in Palestine who call themselves Palestinians. Israel’s position has not recently been fully stated. At most, it is said that… Continue reading

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So what’s really going on in the Palestinian economy?

Whether you look at Gaza or the West Bank, it is difficult to get a true picture of economic progress. Fox News reports of the spanking new shopping mall in Gaza. Erected despite the Hamas claims that there are no materials to build new homes… Continue reading

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Israel and Palestinians to Resume Direct Talks?

The big story of the moment is the announcement that there will soon be direct negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority (PA). Will the Fatah barons agree to let “President” Mahmoud Abbas talk? We will see if this new round of negotiations actually happens or not… Continue reading

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IDF Soldiers Describe Guarding Checkpoints During Holy Month of Ramadan

Three soldiers recount their training and experiences while working at checkpoints with Palestinians. The soldiers explain how they are taught to respect those crossing through and accommodate them during… Continue reading

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Egyptian Media: Hamas is an “Iranian Agent” and Needs to be Punished

Hamas operatives were responsible for the two rocket attacks on Eilat and Aqaba. The Egyptian media strongly attacked Hamas and Iran because of the rocket fire, calling Hamas an “Iranian agent” and demanding… Continue reading

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The Al-Ahrar Military Wing

A network of former Fatah operatives in the Gaza Strip (Al-Ahrar) supported by Hamas announced the establishment of a military wing. Flags of the US and Israel were set on fire during the announcement ceremonies… Continue reading

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Palestinians From the Disputed Territories Get Medical Treatment in Israeli Hospitals

Every year thousands of Palestinian patients from Gaza and the West Bank are treated in Israeli hospitals across the country. Patients also come from… Continue reading

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The Peace Process: Israel’s Cooperation With the US

Large elements in the mass media constantly claim that Israel, or at least the current government, doesn’t want peace despite all. But Israel did take actions and risks… Continue reading

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Hamas Calls for the Destruction and Delegitimization of the State of Israel

Senior Hamas figures reveal their intention to exploit the flotilla as part of their campaign to delegitimize Israel, continuing their commitment to jihad… Continue reading

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Another Clueless Israeli

“Hamas is not just a terrorist organization. Hamas is an idea, a desperate and fanatical idea that grew out of the desolation and frustration of many Palestinians.” It must be our fault… Continue reading

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Obama Understands Neither Hamas Nor Israel, Neither the Middle East Nor Islamism

Aside from all this, Obama displays no strategic sense. He should make clear that the United States does not want an Iranian client, a revolutionary jihadists Taliban-like regime on the Mediterranean Sea. It should be the goal of U.S. policy to avoid… Continue reading

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The Ship Intifada: an Overview

During the night of May 31 IDF forces took control of the aid flotilla to the Gaza Strip. Five ships were taken without exceptional incident. On the sixth ship, the Turkish vessel Mavi Marmara, the IDF soldiers met with violent resistance… Continue reading