Middle East Nations Say Israel is Greatest Nuclear Threat
At a 189-nation conference, Iran and other Arab nations in the Middle East claim that Israel poses the greatest nuclear threat because the United States has not signed a UN Non-Proliferation Treaty.
Also this week in Israel in the News:
- The U.S. may give Israel $1 billion for its Iron Dome anti-missile defense system.
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu issued this week a surprise election announcement.
- Egyptian Islamist urges followers to claim Jerusalem as the capital of the United States of Arabs.
This week’s Israel in the News Perspective features The Fellowship’s founder and CEO, Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, addressing why Israel matters.
Wednesday, May 9th, 2012 at 3:25 PM | Stand for Israel
Case Closed on Operation Cast Lead Investigation
The Israeli military recently concluded its investigation into the killing of a Palestinian family during the 2009 war with Gaza, determining that civilians were not purposefully targeted.
Also this week in Israel in the News:
- Egypt’s Sinai boarder worries Israel leaders more than Iran.
- Both sides are still breaking ceasefire in Syria.
- A year after the death of Bin Laden, Israelis aren’t worried about al-Qaeda.
- Israel downgrades travel warning to Turkey.
This week’s Israel in the News Perspective features The Fellowship’s Rabbi Jonathan Greenberg with a commentary on the West’s naiveté in negotiating with Iran regarding its nuclear weapons program.
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Friday, May 4th, 2012 at 11:27 AM | Stand for Israel
Violence Resumes as Syria Cease-Fire Falters
Deadly violence has started up again in Syria just two weeks after a United Nations-peace pact was reached. While the peace plan is still on the table, a sharp rise in deaths casts doubts on the U.N. mission in Syria.
Also this week in Israel in the News:
- Citing the ongoing violence in Syria, France is calling on the UN’s Security Council to consider military action to stop the bloodshed.
- The Israeli-Palestinian peace process is in jeopardy if Hamas comes to power.
- President Obama marked Holocaust Remembrance Day last week at the national Holocaust Museum.
- Israeli scientists are searching for “Peres” gene — the secret to President Peres’ youthful vigor.
This week’s Israel in the News Perspective features The Fellowship’s founder and CEO Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein with a commentary on a new platform for anti-Semitic attacks.
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Thursday, April 26th, 2012 at 5:30 PM | Stand for Israel
Syria Peace Pact Unraveling
A fragile United Nations-brokered peace pact between government and opposition forces in Syria appears to have completely unraveled, as at least two Syrian cities have been shelled. Each side accuses the other of breaking the cease fire.
Also this week in Israel in the News:
- Switzerland has joined other European nations in imposing sanctions against Iranian businesses, stopping short of joining a blockage against Iran’s central bank.
- Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is disappointed over a five-week delay of the international community in dealing with Iran’s nuclear program.
This week’s Israel in the News Perspective features a commemorative program in honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day, which was observed this week in Israel.
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Thursday, April 19th, 2012 at 6:06 PM | Stand for Israel
Syrian Cease-Fire Holding
So far a cease-fire in Syria is holding, but U.N. officials remain skeptical. Officials say the Syrian government has a lot to prove to show that they are sincere about keeping the peace.
Also this week in Israel in the News:
- Iran stands defiant over sanctions against its nuclear program, saying it has enough to cash to manage for three years without selling any oil.
- Meanwhile, new international talks over Iran’s nuclear program are expected to begin this weekend at the United Nations.
- Peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians are expected to resume in the coming weeks.
- A Ukrainian Jew remains in critical condition after an anti-Semitic attack.
This week’s Israel in the News Perspective features Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, founder and President of The Fellowship, on the very real threat Iran poses to the people of Israel — and to the West.
Friday, April 13th, 2012 at 7:15 AM | Stand for Israel
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