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Fast Forward Olmert, Barak, Livni Sued for War Crimes
A complaint was filed in Belgian court against 14 Israeli leaders for war crimes and crimes against humanity. Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, Israeli opposition leader Tzipi Livni and Defense Minister Ehud Barak were among those charged with war crimes committed during the Gaza war in the winter of 2008-09, the French daily Le Monde…
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Fast Forward Court Bans ‘Peaceful’ Aid to Terror Groups
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a federal law forbidding support for peaceful activities to terrorist organizations. In the case of Holder v. Humanitarian Law Project, the court ruled 6 to 3 that Congress and the executive branch could bar all “material support,” including training and advice of a peaceful and legal nature, to organizations considered…
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Fast Forward U.S. State Dept. Releases Israel Travel Warning
The U.S. State Department warned Americans to “exercise a high degree of caution” while traveling in highly trafficked areas in Israel. It also said that Americans should avoid West Bank demonstrations because of dangers posed by Israeli troops dispersing protesters, and should not attempt to enter the Gaza Strip by sea. “Israeli authorities remain concerned…
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Fast Forward Rubashkin Sentenced to 27 Years in Prison
Kosher meatpacking executive Sholom Rubashkin was sentenced to 27 years in a federal prison for his conviction on federal financial fraud charges. U.S. District Judge Linda Reade filed the sentencing memorandum Monday and will present the sentence in federal court Tuesday in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Rubashkin was convicted last November on 86 counts of fraud…
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Fast Forward Protesters in N. California Prevent Israeli Ship From Unloading
Hundreds of protesters gathered at the Port of Oakland to prevent an Israeli cargo ship from unloading. About 500 protesters gathered at the port at 5:30 a.m. on Sunday to meet the Zim shipping lines cargo ship. They convinced dockworkers to agree not to unload the ship when it arrived in the port. The ship…
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Fast Forward Elton John Performs in Israel After Many Artists Cancel
Elton John performed a concert in Israel, following the politically motivated cancellations of shows by other artists. John arrived in Israel on Thursday, the day of his concert at Ramat Gan Stadium. He was scheduled to leave shortly after the show, a ploy to avoid having to make public statements about his appearance in Israel,…
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Fast Forward Israel To Ease Gaza Blockade
Israel’s security Cabinet agreed to ease the blockade on the Gaza Strip. After two days of meetings, the security Cabinet decided Thursday to “liberalize the system of allowing civilian goods to enter Gaza,” “expand the inflow of materials for civilian projects that are under international supervision” and “continue existing security procedures to prevent the inflow…
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Fast Forward Poll: Majority of Israeli Jews Believe ‘Pro-Israel’ Means ‘Pro-Government’
More than half of Israeli Jews believe that the term “pro-Israel” should apply only to Jewish groups that back the policies of the current Israeli government, a poll showed. Asked to choose between one of two statements, 54 percent of respondents – statistically half – said that “Jewish organizations that advocate before foreign governments and…
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