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US ‘Deeply Disturbed’ by UN Official Call for Israel Boycott

by Joshua Spurlock • October 29, 2017 • 0 Comments

Strong words signal strong feelings in diplomacy, and the United States last week reacted with a stern rebuke of a United Nations official’s comments after he suggested international sanctions against Israel over the Palestinian conflict would be effective. “The United…

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Peace and Conflict

Smuggling Thousands of Military Gloves Highlights Hamas Efforts to ‘Exploit’ Policy for Civilians

by Joshua Spurlock • October 23, 2017 • 0 Comments

A clothing shipment into Gaza turned out not to be so innocent on Sunday, as thousands of pairs of military tactical gloves were found in the consignment of clothing in another foiled smuggling attempt. An Israeli press release included photos…

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Rock-Throwing Terror: Palestinian Caught on Camera Hitting Boy on Head

by Joshua Spurlock • October 22, 2017 • 0 Comments

Palestinian stone-throwers have long been a symbol of their fight against Israel—but violently chucking rocks is much more than just symbolic. The latest rock-throwing assault injured a 12-year-old Israeli boy in the head and the Palestinian assailant was caught on…

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Peace and Conflict

Heating Up? More Syrian War Spillover Has Israel Threatening Stronger Response

by Joshua Spurlock • October 22, 2017 • 0 Comments

For the second time in as many days, Israel was hit on Saturday with what was apparently errant fire from the Syrian civil war. But after dealing with numerous similar incidents since the Syrian conflict began, Israel has had more…

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Iran Nuclear Program, Peace and Conflict

Netanyahu Slams Iranian Aggression; Tehran Threatens Nuclear Response to Deal Collapse

by Joshua Spurlock • October 16, 2017 • 0 Comments

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday had a litany of accusations to share about Iranian misdeeds in the Middle East, from religious persecution to attempting a regional takeover. Earlier that same day, Iran reminded everyone of their ultimate threat…

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Israel Joins US in Leaving UNESCO, Netanyahu Says UN Body ‘Platform for anti-Semitic Decisions’

by Joshua Spurlock • October 15, 2017 • 0 Comments

The Americans withdrew their full member status at the United Nations cultural body in part due to an anti-Israel bias, so it’s not surprising that the Israelis have joined the United States in leaving the United Nations Educational, Scientific and…

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