Egypt cleans and removes slums near 1,200-year-old Jewish cemetery
In response to requests from the international Jewish community, Egypt has started eliminating slums near Bassatine Cemetery, in the eastern part of the second-oldest Jewish cemetery on earth, according to those in Cairo and others familiar with the situation. Read more
Trump administration reportedly ramping up Israeli-Palestinian peace plan
The Trump administration is reportedly ramping up preparations for the unveiling of an Israeli-Palestinian peace plan, although a timetable for its release remains unclear. Read more
A peace of paper is not enough
February 1, 2018 by Rabbi Dr Danny Schiff
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In 2018, we will mark 40 years since the 1978 Camp David accords that paved the way for peace between Egypt and Israel…writes Rabbi Dr Danny Schiff. Read more
The enemy of my enemy
October 25, 2017 by Isi Leibler
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The dramatic swing to the right in the recent Austrian elections is likely to have widespread repercussions throughout Europe. It will also oblige Israel to reconsider its current approach to far right-wing groups….writes Isi Leibler. Read more
Israel and Egypt grow closer, but anti-Semitism remains part of the equation
June 11, 2015 by Sean Savage - JNS.org
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As the Middle East grapples with the fallout of the so-called “Arab Spring” revolutions and the rise of terror groups like Islamic State, Arab states have sought increased cooperation with Israel in areas such as military and intelligence in order to confront ongoing threats. Read more
Truce does not equal peace…writes Michael Kuttner
August 22, 2014 by Michael Kuttner
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One of the problems we face these days is the inability to recognise reality even when it smacks us in the face. Read more
No end in sight for an unstable Egypt…writes Gabsy Debinski
July 11, 2013 by Gabsy Debinski
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Disturbing footage of the brewing violence in Egypt has proliferated in the past week. Read more