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Issues Published During 2009

Sunday, December 20, 2009 - ()

'The Mental Preparation for Disengagement' & its Aftermath in the Israel Defense Forces
Preliminary Report Abstract : Systematic Demonization of the "Settler" and Transformation into an Inhuman Enemy
By: Ruth Eisikovitch, Dr. Gadi Eshel, Dr. Amira Dor, Boaz Haetzni, Attorney Aviad Visoli, Dr. Rachel Tassa, Dr. Moshe Libler

Reconsidering the Credibility of DAVID MAKOVSKY as a Commentator on the Current Middle East Situation.
By: David Bedein

"Tiny organization fights to make Sderot's voice heard"
By: Jake Sharfman

CANADA CAN JUMP START THE PEACE PROCESS: CAN ASSERT ITS LEADERSHIP IN THE REFUGEE WORKING GROUP
By: David Bedein

U.S. Presidential Envoy Makes Pledge To Combat Anti-Semitism
Will That Include a Campaign Against Palestinian Authority Anti-Semitism?
By: David Bedein

The People Who Helped Kill My Mother
A Perspective on Socialized Public Medicine
By: Prof. Shmuel Neumann

Friday, December 4, 2009 - ()

The “Pay Czar”, Obama’s Private Meetings With Jewish Leaders and Netanyahu: Special Report from Washington.
Reflections on the annual General Assembly of Jewish Federations in Washington

PALESTINIANS UNCOMPROMISING ON RIGHT OF RETURN
By: Rhonda Spivak

What I Saw At the J Street Convention
By: Arieh Elman, An Independent Journalist

AN INTERVIEW WITH HAMAS
By: Phil Johnson, Ph.D. Global Next Research Group and Leadership Institute , www.globalnext.org

Rabbi David Saperstein Gives Keynote Address at Global Interreligious Conference
At World Parliament of Religions conference, Reform Jewish leader addresses religious community’s role in achieving peace

Monday, November 30, 2009 - ()

Darwish Engagement Canceled At Princeton

The Speech that I Would Have Given at Princeton

Sunday, November 29, 2009 - ()

Philadelphia Attorney Asks US Justice Department to Investigate "Peace Now" as an Unregistered Agent of Foreign Governments
By: David Bedein

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - ()

CAPITAL, ISLAMIZATION AND ACADEMIA : Is it naïveté or idiocy?
By: Ben-Dror Yemini

Radical Israeli Professor Turned Home Into Refuge for Convicted Palestinian

Hate Radio: The long, toxic afterlife of Nazi propaganda in the Arab world
By: Jeffrey Herf

Norway, Israel and the Jews
By: Manfred Gerstenfeld

Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - ()

ARE THERE QUESTIONS PEOPLE ARE AFRAID TO ASK FAYAD?
By: DAVID BEDEIN & ARLENE KUSHNER*

Friday, November 20, 2009 - ()

The Amos Kennan Precedent: Why IDF Soldiers Resist Orders to Demolish Communities
By: David Bedein

One Year After the Islamic Terror Attack on Beit Chabad in Mumbai: Perspective of a Psychologist in the Chabad Community
By: Dr. Brian Trappler

Lawrence of Palestine
By: Marc Prowisor

Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - ()

GOLDSTONE DEBATES GOLD: The Great Debate - A first hand account
By: Ben-Dror Yemini, Senior Writer, Maariv Daily Newspaper

Sderot Residents Fed Up with Judge Goldstone as Gaza Rocket Fire Continues
By: Anav Silverman

A DAY OF INFAMY: NOVEMBER 10, 1975
By: Dr. Alex Grobman

Israel At War With the New York TImes
By: David Bedein

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 - ()

Ten Obstacles to Middle East Peace
By: David Bedein

Gaza Tunnels Significantly Increase In 2009

Palestinian Schoolbooks: An Updated Conclusion
By: Dr. Arnon Groiss, Director of Research

The Fatah Conference in August: An Opportunity Missed
By: Arlene Kushner, Senior Research Policy Analyst, Center for Near East Policy Research.

Tuesday, October 20, 2009 - ()

U.S. National Security Advisor Reiterates US Commitment to Palestinian State Without Preconditions

Secrets of Beit Hanina: Salam Fayyad’s residence and former Hebrew University land
By: Rhonda Spivak

Showdown on J Street: As J Street's major conference approaches, some pointed questions for director Jeremy Ben-Ami.
By: Lenny Ben-David

Sunday, October 11, 2009 - ()

The New Oslo Process: Nobel Peace Prize for President Obama and Norway's Peace Agenda
By: David Bedein

INCITEMENT WINS OVER THE ECONOMY AMONG THE PALESTINIANS AT THE END OF THE DAY
By: Ben-Dror Yemini, Senior Writer, Maariv Daily Newspaper

ANTIQUITIES DESTRUCTION: ARE WE ONLY CONCERNED ABOUT NABATEAN CULTURE?
What about Jerusalem?
By: Attorney Nadav Haetzni

When an artist boycotts Israel....comes to Israel to accept an award
By: Ben-Dror Yemini, Senior Writer, Maariv Daily Newspaper

The Northern Affront : Perspective on Scandinavian Attitudes to Israel
By: Emmanuel Navon

A NORWEGIAN JOKE
By: Nahum Barnea

Sunday, September 27, 2009 - ()

Denigration of Israel in the Public Domain: Yom Kippur and the American Jewish Media
By: David Bedein

Richard Goldstone is to be Investigated for Criminal Activity
A Perspective on the Goldstone UN Commission on Gaza
By: Ben-Dror Yemini

Why do Some American Rabbis "Fast for Gaza"?
By: Rabbi David Forman, Spokesperson, Rabbis for Human Rights

When Did Anti-Zionism Become An International Issue?
By: Dr. Alex Grobman

A Message of Humility for Yom Kippur
By: Norman Linzer, Rabbi and Social Work Professor at Yeshiva University in New York.

Thursday, September 17, 2009 - ()

Palestinian Prime Minister Belies Moderate Image With Working Policy Paper About Future Palestinian State
By: David Bedein

Israeli Academic Think Tank Appeals to UN to declare Palestinian state
By: RHONDA SPIVAK, Special to cjnews.com

Trial and Power
By: Emmanuel Navon

Report Ignored By Goldstone UN Commission:
Crimes against Humanity of Hamas
By: Professor Elihu D Richter MD MPH

Errors of Omission and Commission of the Goldstone UN Gaza Mission.

Friday, September 11, 2009 - ()

CAN OF WORMS: understanding a human rights group that critiques Israel
By: Ben-Dror Yemini

THE DARK SIDE OF A HUMAN RIGHTS EXPERT
By: Amit Cohen, Senior Journalist, Ma'ariv

CHEAP COMPARISON: Israel and Apartheid
By: Hirsh Goodman

“Innocent Civilians” were actually...Palestinian Security Apparatus Members
By: Jonathan Dahoah-Halevi

Sunday, September 6, 2009 - ()

3,700-Year-Old Fortification Excavated In Jerusalem
By: David Bedein

Tuesday, August 25, 2009 - ()

ANTI SEMITIC FABRICATIONS: HOLLAND, GREECE, PHILADELPHIA & SWEDEN
By: David Bedein

“Beat your swords into investment portfolios?”
Israeli Deputy Foreign Min.promotes “economic peace” - yet Palestinian participants express hard- line views at IPCC’s Business Conference
By: Rhonda Spivak

J Street's Dangerous Detour on the Road to the White House
By: Lenny Ben David

Studying with Prof. Neve Gordon at the University of Michigan
By: Jacob Shrybman

Sderot Sunday Encounters
By: Jacob Shrybman,

The fate of the new "enemies" of the Iranian revolution
By: Nir Boms and Shayan Arya

Saturday, August 15, 2009 - ()

IPCRI’S GERSHON BASKIN SAYS HE INITIATED IDEA OF U.N. RECOGNIZING STATE OF PALESTINE, WITHOUT ISRAEL’S AGREEMENT
By: Rhonda Spivak, Special to Israel Resource Review

Police and Harsh Rhetoric in Bethlehem
By: Rhonda Spivak

Response to New Israel Fund Attack on Critique of Adalah
By: Arlene Kushner, Senior Policy Analyst, Center for Near East Policy Research

Giving Congress a New Perspective on Palestinian Incitement
By: IsraelNN TV staff

Monday, August 10, 2009 - ()

Gaza Regime Prepares Children For Death
By: David Bedein

Abbas: Won’t Abandon Armed Resistance
By: David Bedein

Conclusion of Summer Camp Activities of "Know your country' in an UNRWA camp for Palestinian refugees from 1948 war

The Anger, Angst, Anguish and Frustrations of an Israel Advocate
By: Israel Zwick

Wednesday, August 5, 2009 - ()

Will Fatah Give Up the Armed Struggle at Its Sixth General Congress?
By: Pinhas Inbari - Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs

Tuesday, August 4, 2009 - ()

ARMED STRUGGLE ON THE TABLE: Middle East Newsline Provides Hands-On Coverage of Fatah Conference in Bethlehem: Fatah Bolstered By Commanders From Abroad

A Critique: Jewish Telegraphic Agency coverage of Fatah Congress in Bethlehem
By: David Bedein

Monday, August 3, 2009 - ()

Israel Gov’t Accuses Rights Groups Of Fraud
By: David Bedein

Israel Renews Construction Supply Sale To Gaza
Fourth Anniversary Of Explusions Marked: What Do The Katif Communities Look Like Now

Historic Fatah Conference To Convene In Bethlehem
By: David Bedein

Sunday, August 2, 2009 - ()

Terrorist murderer whom Israel allowed to attend Bethlehem Fatah conference hopes Fatah returns to terror

FATAH CONGRESS: WE WILL NOT REMOVE THE ARMED STRUGGLE FROM PLATFORM

FATAH CONGRESS: NO RECOGNITION OF ISRAEL AS JEWISH STATE

Senior Fatah Offiicial: Seek Alliance with Iran

Crossing red lines: NIF grantees call for divestment, rally behind Hamas supporters, call for end of Israelas a Jewish state
By: David Bedein

Friday, July 24, 2009 - ()

Saudi Initiative - based on flooding Israel with Arab refugees from 1948 - along with their descendents
The question is: Does PM Netanyahu not know this?

AMERICAN THINK TANK: REMOVE JERUSALEM FROM ISRAELI SOVEREIGNTY

HISTORY RECURS: THE PRESIDENT, THE JEWS AND THE ARABS
By: Yaakov Amidror. Leading Israeli security analyst

PA street naming in honor of terrorist murders challenges world conscience - yet elicits no reaction
By: Dr. Aaron Lerner, Director IMRA

How Israel is Covered in the Iranian Media
By: Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center

In the Line of Verbal Fire:Pro-Palestinian group visits in Sderot
By: Anav Silverman, Correspondent

Thursday, July 16, 2009 - ()

Rabbis who bear false witness against Israel:
Protesting a blockade of Gaza where there is no blockade
By: David Bedein

Bearing witness to the UN in Geneva
By: Noam Bedein

Weekly Commentary: Time to stop giving Abbas a pass in Israel's information campaign
By: Dr. Aaron Lerner

Chairman of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee Calls on Abbas to Accept Netanyahu Proposal for Unconditional Peace Talks

ATOMIC DOME; Inside the Iranian Nuclear Preparations
By: Dr. Ronen Bergman

A New Way for Orthodox Jewish Men and Women to Meet - “ShidduchVision”
By: Jeff Cohn,

Thursday, July 9, 2009 - ()

Greed Wins: Israeli Profits Override Protection of its Citizens
By: David Bedein

Bearing Witness to the UN in Geneva: Presenting Sderot’s Case to UN Judges
By: Noam Bedein

Top Obama aide invites head of terrorist-linked org to join administration task force
Group's ‘mainstream’ Islamist convention last weekend featured hate speech and Hezbollah Defense
By: Steven Emerson

"Unity Talks"
Egypt Fosters Palestinian Terror Regime

UN: Israel Must Tear Down West Bank Barrier
Is the ICJ Guilty of Deliberate Fraud or Criminal Ignorance - or Both?
By: Eli E. Hertz

Aide: Netanyahu told German FM West Bank cannot be 'Judenrein`

A Vision From Safed
By: Noah Greenberg

Wednesday, July 1, 2009 - ()

Hamas Expands Military Academy

Tuesday, June 30, 2009 - ()

A report to the United Nations Fact Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict
Trauma Under Eight Years of Armed Attacks Directed at Civilians
By: & Noam Bedein

Fatah: Unity deal to be signed 28 July following seventh round of talks

Crimes against Humanity: Hamas' Abuse of Gilad Schalit’s Human Rights, Its Rocket and Mortar Attacks on Israeli Populations
By: Professor Elihu D Richter MD MPH

Monday, June 29, 2009 - ()

Is Israel being sucked into repeat of the "dead soldiers for terrorists" swap?
By: Dr. Aaron Lerner, Director

Hamas to deliver letter to Shalit, 'if he survived the war'

Abbas restates rejection of Netanyahu's conditions

The U.N.'s New "Factfinding" Mission
By: Anav Silverman, correspondent for the Sderot Media Center in Sderot, Israel

Sunday, June 28, 2009 - ()

Neda is Not Al Dura
By: Emmanuel Navon

The Two-State To Nowhere: Another Futile Attempt At Appeasement
By: Dr. Alex Grobman

Has Netanyahu Become Mainstream Israel?
By: Prof. Efraim Inbar

Saturday, June 27, 2009 - ()

Trauma: the unreported casualty of war
By: David Bedein

Friday, June 26, 2009 - ()

Unanswered Question to JTA: Will JTA portray situation of 550.000 Jews affected by the American gov't demand to freeze construction?
By: David Bedein

The potency of a right:
Do Not Quibble Over "Natural Growth". Assert Instrinsic Right to Settle Jews in the Land of Israel
By: Nadav Shragai

Thursday, June 25, 2009 - ()

Israel Government Television Channel Two features mother of Palestinian murderer without mentioning crime
By: Dr. Aaron Lerner, Director IMRA (Independent Media Review & Analysis)

Wednesday, June 24, 2009 - ()

Obama's Odd Response to Iran
By: Yaakov Ahimeir, Senior Anchor, Israel Broadcasting Authority TV Channel One

American Jews fund anti-Israel organizations
Groups work with Palestinian Authority, promote Iran nukes
By: David Bedein Samuel Sokol

Monday, June 22, 2009 - ()

WHERE ARE THE VOICES OF CONSCIENCE FOR IRAN?
By: Ben Caspit and Ben-Dror Yemini, Correspondents

Iran: Too close for Comfort for Southern Israel
By: & Noam Bedein

Sunday, June 21, 2009 - ()

SHIP OF FOOLS: WHY THE SITUATION IN IRAN HAS CHANGED IRREVOCABLY
By: Dr. Guy Bechor

Friday, June 19, 2009 - ()

Will "Demilitarized State" Requirement Have Same Fate As Charter Amendment?
By: Dr. Aaron Lerner, Director IMRA (Independent Media Review & Analysis)

Hamas Resumes Extended-Range Rocket Production

Israeli-Arab NGO using American Jewish donations to defame Israel
By: David Bedein Samuel Sokol

What is the Basis of the Legal Status of Israel and the Settlements?
By: Professor Eliav Shochetman, Hebrew University Law Faculty, Jerusalem

Thursday, June 18, 2009 - ()

Jimmy Carter, an unwilling Bilaam
By: Toby Klein Greenwald,

Wednesday, June 17, 2009 - ()

Missing major questions] Analysis: Netanyahu's demilitarized state
By: [Dr. Aaron Lerner

Tuesday, June 16, 2009 - ()

First Palestinian Authority Militray Operation Deemed a Failure

Syrian/Egyptian Military Deployment in Gaza?

Israeli Government Minister Landaui Warns: Demand for Demilitarization Will Fade
By: Chanan Lipshitz

PALESTINIAN REACTION TO NETANYAHU POLICY SPEECH: "THERE IS NOTHING TO TALK ABOUT"
By: David Bedein

The Middle Eastern Cold War
By: Dr. Daniel Pipes

U.S. officials skeptical on a demilitarized Palestine
By: Paul Richter.

Monday, June 15, 2009 - ()

Netanyahu Accepts "Demilitarized" Palestinian State
By: David Bedein

Background to Obama and Netanyahu Speeches: WHICH ROAD MAP TOWARDS A PALESTINIAN STATE?
By: David Bedein

Saturday, May 30, 2009 - ()

Sderot trauma facilities in danger of closing due to budget cuts
By: & Noam Bedein

Friday, May 29, 2009 - ()

Settlements: A Code Word for Jerusalem
State Dept.: Obama’s Demands To Stop West Bank Expansion Includes Jerusalem
By: David Bedein David Bedein, Middle East Correspondent

Wednesday, April 8, 2009 - ()

America Providing Palestinian Security Forces with Top Level Training
By: Avi Issacharoff

The Rise and Demise of the Two-State Paradigm
By: Efraim Inbar

A review of MK Zoabi's code of ethics for reporters

A Castle For All Seasons
By: David Bedein Samuel Sokol

Religious Leaders Talk Ahead Of Pope's Visit A Rabbi Greets The Pope In Rome, En Route To Jerusalem
By: David Bedein

A Week in Poland: A Difficulty Time of Reflection
By: Ashley Ansel

Saturday, April 4, 2009 - ()

A Seminal Call on the Eve of Passover for an End of Incitement
By: Elihu D Richter and Israel Charny

Thursday, April 2, 2009 - ()

Rabbi Saperstein to the US Senate: Take Action on Tobacco Regulation
"Granting the FDA authority to regulate tobacco products will aid the protection of consumers and our children."
By: Rabbi David Saperstein

Wednesday, April 1, 2009 - ()

UNRWA official threatens to fire employees involved with Palestinian factions

UNRWA official threatens to fire employees involved with Palestinian factions

Tuesday, March 31, 2009 - ()

New Arab Member of Knesset praises Iran's nuke quest
By: Samuel Sokol

Saturday, March 14, 2009 - ()

TV quality interviews with Hamas convicts serving life sentences who may be freed by Israel

Sunday, February 22, 2009 - ()

Durban II Cover- up From the Obama Administration
American Silence in the Face of More Anti-Israel and Anti-Jewish Venom at the Latest Durban II Preparations
By: Anne Bayefsky

Friday, February 20, 2009 - ()

The Growth of Efrat - In Perspective
By: Lenny Ben David

Palestinian Authority to Pay All Salaries in Gaza, Including Hamas
Meanwhile, Fatah and Hamas Join Forces

Israeli Security Cabinet: Free POW Before Any Security Arrangements:
Why Must Israel Pay Ransom for his Release?
By: David Bedein

Terror Threat High For Israelis

FBI Cuts Ties With Pro-Saudi Muslim Lobby

Israeli Intelligence Assessment: Egypt Fails To Reduce Hamas Arms Flow

Mahmoud Abbas: Hostile Palestinian Leader With Image of Moderation Whom Israel Must Now Contend With
By: David Bedein

Thursday, February 19, 2009 - ()

Challenge To New Israeli Government
By: David Bedein

Wednesday, February 18, 2009 - ()

Canadian Immigration Minister Fighting Anti-Semitism Criticized
By: David Bedein

Tuesday, February 17, 2009 - ()

Mideast Narratives Have Changed Over Time
A review of Middle East Rules of Thumb by Professor Steven Carol (Universe 2008)
By: David Bedein & Shmuel Sokol

Monday, February 16, 2009 - ()

Israel Considering Release Of Top Terrorist Barghouti
By: David Bedein

Saturday, February 14, 2009 - ()

Hamas: From Cairo to UNRWA
By: David Bedein

Friday, February 13, 2009 - ()

Norwegian Doctor, Mads Gilbert: Member Of Extremist Group
By: David Bedein

Friday, January 30, 2009 - ()

Islamic Terrorists Forming Cells In America:Hezbollah Expected To Be A Major Threat By 2014
By: David Bedein

Olmert's Legacy
By: David Bedein

US Sets Up Conference To Stop Arms To Gaza:
Navy Refuses To Disarm Vessel Headed To Gaza
By: David Bedein

Can The Fatah Option Work in Gaza
By: Dan Diker and Khaled Abu Toameh

Perpspective of Prof. Efraim Inbar
By: Dr. Aaron Lerner

Hamas tried to hijack ambulances during war

Perspective on UNRWA and Terror
By: Melane Phillips

Tuesday, January 27, 2009 - ()

When is a Cease-fire is not a Cease-fire?

Mitchell, A Mideast Envoy With A Tendentious Legacy
By: David Bedein

The Holocaust Did not Begin in the Gas Chambers - it Began with Words
By: Prof. Irwin Cotler

Friday, January 23, 2009 - ()

Simple Questions for a Complex Situation
By: Prof.Irwin Cotler

Saturday, January 17, 2009 - ()

Analysis: The IDF War in Gaza
By: Arlene Kushner

Anatomy of Israel's Cease Fire Declaration: Snatching Defeat from the Jaws of Victory
By: David Bedein

Sderot Challenge
By: Jacob Shrybman

Friday, January 16, 2009 - ()

Where Hamas Gets Its Money
By: Rachel Ehrenfeld

Tuesday, January 13, 2009 - ()

Israeli Officer Fights For His Life: Soldier Went to Battle 24 Hours After Wedding
By: David Bedein

Monday, January 12, 2009 - ()

The IDF Situation in Gaza
By: Arlene Kushner

Hamas Attacks Israel Air Force Bases
By: David Bedein

Sunday, January 11, 2009 - ()

"Angst and Resolution"
By: Arlene Kushner

Saturday, January 10, 2009 - ()

Assessments of the Middle East NewsLine

Secrecy Surrounds Senator Specter's Visit to Damascus
By: David Bedein

Friday, January 9, 2009 - ()

Incisive Commentary
By: Arlene Kushner

Sderot resident; 66-year old Maria, angry with Hamas
By: Anav Silverman

Israel Scores Initial Victories In Gaza War
By: David Bedein

Thursday, January 8, 2009 - ()

First Gaza, Then The World
By: Ben Drori Yemini

The Cease-Fire In Gaza That Lasted 20 Minutes
By: David Bedein

Wednesday, January 7, 2009 - ()

Rocket Fire, Hostilities Continue In Gaza
By: David Bedein

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