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Michael Coren (National Post) puts into perspective the squabble against the Israeli re-construction of the washed out ramp leading up to the Mugrabi Gate, the entrance to the Temple Mount above the Western Wall. It’s interesting that the Globe and Mail had a more contentious article by Michael Bell, former Canadian Ambassador to Israel, who among other inferences, implies that Ariel Sharon triggered the Al Aqsa intifada in 2000 although we know that Arafat prepared to attack Israel for weeks in the summer of 2000. In this case, the Arabs do not want the Israelis looking for artifacts that might prove a Jewish connection to the TempleMount. Michael Coren has it right! WRITE TO: The National Post: letters@nationalpost.com. The Globe and Mail: letters@globeandmail.ca. Michael Coren: mcoren@sympatico.ca.
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Special Alert: A JTA INVESTIGATION Saudi Arabia pays to influence the teaching of American public schoolchildren. And the U.S. taxpayer is an unwitting accomplice. To read JTA's special investigation, "Tainted Teachings: What your kids are learning about Israel, America and Islam," go to: www.jta.org/schools.asp
In the wake of the London terrorist attacks, The (UK) Sun published a roundup of Islamic terrorism 'across the world over the last decade' ― complete with map (not counting Israel).
To see the whole article, click on the picture. This in addition to the nearly 1000 Israeli civilian victims of Islamic terror over the past 12 years.
Watch Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations, Dan Gillerman, speak about Israel in the World. Click Here
IS-AM - Ambassador's Course
Run jointly with the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs,the Ambassador Course provides unique instruction in how to become a self-styled spokesperson for Israel in any formal or informal discussion. Participants will learn about the facts of the conflict, develop the tools to understand Palestinian propaganda/media bias, and acquire the means with which to advocate for Israel. Participants and graduates will also have the opportunity to meet with representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in real-time web conferences.
1) INFORMATION SOURCES Conference of Presidents' Daily Alert: A digest of key news and commentary from the world and Hebrew press. Helpful excerpts of articles, and links to the original sources. Signup to receive by e-mail.
Israel's Foreign Ministry: This much-improved website is now an important source of facts and background on developments in the conflict.
MSN/Daryl Cagle's collection of top editorial cartoons on the Mideast conflict.
We Should Not Forget: Jacob Richman's remarkable photo-memorial to every Israeli terror victim since Oct. 2000. A visual reminder of the sheer volume of human loss.
Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) just launched a new site dedicated to translated videos of Arab television. See also MEMRI's main site, monitoring the Arab print media.
5) WEBLOGS
Weblogs (or 'blogs') have emerged as helpful editorial aids and sources of some of the most insightful commentary on the conflict. The wide-open nature of this format, however, allows for offensive language and some poor-quality writing as well. We encourage subscribers to check out:
Israpundit: Regardless of your political orientation, you'll find something that speaks to you on this group-authored blog. On the homepage, scroll down on the right side to 'Bloggers' to see links to numerous blogs addressing Israel and the Mideast conflict.
And of course, be sure to check in daily on HonestReporting's blog, BackSpin, for frequent updates on media coverage of the Mideast conflict.
