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In 2005, Israel’s media was largely exuberant about the upcoming unilateral retreat, for Sharon was implementing one of its dreams: the end of part of the “occupation”

If the Gaza pullout doesn’t kill us, it may well have saved us from a far more lethal West Bank one.

Sharon’s disengagement plan was perhaps the most deceitful, manipulative and shameful move by any Israeli leader.

Gaza only poses problems of Current Security to Israel, the West Bank, however, constitutes a Basic Security problem.

The Arab Spring is better understood as a ‘Second Arab Awakening’ that has the potential to build a political culture and political institutions that promote checks and balances on government power, diversity, toleration, human rights and economic growth, writes Marwan Muasher.

Grasso promised to raise his voice all over Italy, with the aim of gaining support for the safe return of the abducted youngsters.

If these barbarians have the capacity to behave so cruelly toward their own kinsmen, one can only shudder at what they would do to Jews if they had the opportunity.

In this period between Holocaust Remembrance Day and Independence Day, we can only wish that Israel’s democracy does not succumb to those who abuse its freedoms.

Policy makers still turn a blind eye to "price tag" activists and legislators have followed suit.

Indeed, Australia could serve as a role model for leaders in other Diaspora Jewish communities.