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The Rhetoric Surrounding Judicial Reforms Has Gone Overboard – Opinion

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The rhetoric emanating from the Islamists on one side, who call for Israel’s destruction with chants of “from the river to the sea,” or who praise intifada and the white nationalists on the other, who use antisemitic tropes, including accusing Diaspora Jewry of having dual loyalty, is astounding.

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Israel Can Learn about Weakness vs Strength in the Middle East – opinion

Palestinian protesters clash with Israeli forces during a protest at the Israel-Gaza border, east of Gaza City, on August 21, 2021. (photo credit: ABED RAHIM KHATIB/FLASH90)

Palestinian protesters clash with Israeli forces during a protest at the Israel-Gaza border, east of Gaza City, on August 21, 2021.
(photo credit: ABED RAHIM KHATIB/FLASH90)

Addressing his nation on Monday night, US President Joe Biden justified his decision to pull all US military personnel out of Afghanistan following a 20-year presence, which began after the 9/11 attacks on America.

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The Biden Administration’s Moral Compass on Israel – Opinion

FORMER US secretary of state Mike Pompeo and his wife, Susan, visit Psagot Winery, near Kochav Ya’acov, in November. (photo credit: MATTY STERN/FLASH 90)

FORMER US secretary of state Mike Pompeo and his wife, Susan, visit Psagot Winery, near Kochav Ya’acov, in November.
(photo credit: MATTY STERN/FLASH 90)

In the new administration’s view, building kindergartens for Jewish children in Judea is just as big of a peace deterrent as the Palestinian Authority’s “Pay for Slay” program.

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Supporting the KKL-JNF’s Judea and Samaria Policies – Opinion

THE FAMOUS KKL-JNF blue box is promoted by a rather tall and lanky David Ben-Gurion impersonator on Independence Day in Tel Aviv in 2009. (photo credit: RONI SCHUTZER/FLASH90)

THE FAMOUS KKL-JNF blue box is promoted by a rather tall and lanky David Ben-Gurion impersonator on Independence Day in Tel Aviv in 2009.
(photo credit: RONI SCHUTZER/FLASH90)

Assuming a KKL-JNF vote will lead to the changes feared by Jacobs, including the endangerment of a two-state solution, then my response would be a resounding “Hallelujah!”

 

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Stand Up for All Jewish Construction

A MAN carrying an Israeli flag walks in Jerusalem’s Givat HaMatos neighborhood in November. (photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH 90)

A MAN carrying an Israeli flag walks in Jerusalem’s Givat HaMatos neighborhood in November.
(photo credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH 90)

There was a flurry of activity this past week on Israel’s housing scene with the approval of tenders and the advancement of plans to build homes in communities throughout Judea, Samaria and in parts of Jerusalem.

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The Diabolical PA/EU Plan for Area C

Photo: Beduin School Girl looks out the window of her classroom at the Al-Khan al-Ahmar school, near the West Bank city of Jericho.Photo Credit: REUTERS

Photo: Beduin School Girl looks out the window of her classroom at the Al-Khan al-Ahmar school, near the West Bank city of Jericho.Photo Credit: REUTERS

 

Now I don’t want to ruin anyone’s vacation, but the next time you are heading for some R&R at the Dead Sea via Jerusalem, pay close attention to the scenery on the sides of the road.

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How the ‘Blue Liners’ Forced the Regulation Law’s Passing

Mounted Israeli police scuffle with pro-settler supporters at the Amona outpost, February 1, 2006. (photo credit: REUTERS)

Mounted Israeli police scuffle with pro-settler supporters at the Amona outpost, February 1, 2006. Photo Credit: REUTERS

 

With the engines of the bulldozers still warm from destroying the homes of the 42 Jewish Amona families, the Knesset on Monday night passed the “Regulation Law” in its final reading. The legislation, introduced by Bayit Yehudi MK Bezalel Smotrich, seeks to provide justice for thousands of families living in homes built throughout Judea and Samaria, in addition to the rightful landowners.

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