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THE OTHER ISRAEL
I got a reminder in my inbox today about the other face of Israel, not the face of Bibi or Lieberman or the ultra-Orthodox or the settlers. Although, the press release did come from the NY Consulate which falls within the Avigdor Lieberman's Foreign Ministry. The headline reads:  ...
Administration blocks helicopters for Israel due to civilian casualties in Gaza
worldtribune.com — May 27, 2009 - Administration blocks helicopters for Israel due to civilian casualties in Gaza... (more) Administration blocks helicopters for Israel due to ...
'31% of Israelis call Obama pro-Israel' | Israel | Jerusalem Post
'31% of Israelis call Obama pro-Israel' | Israel | Jerusalem Post
jpost.com — Only 31 percent of Israelis consider the views of American president Barack Obama's administration pro-Israel, according to... a Smith Research poll released Sunday, on the eve of the meeting between Obama and Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu at the ... (more) '31% of Israelis call Obama pro-Israel' | Israel | ...
The moment of truth is at hand - Haaretz - Israel News
haaretz.com — The sad truth is that the State of Israel will face a confrontation with the Obama administration,... irrespective of the public outcome of the meeting between the U.S. president and Israel's prime minister. The soothing statements being made on the ... (more) The moment of truth is at hand - Haaretz - Israel News
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THE OTHER ISRAEL
The Hollywood Liberal — THE OTHER ISRAEL I got a reminder in my inbox today about the other face of Israel, not the face of Bibi or Lieberman or the ultra-Orthodox or the settlers. Although, the press release did come from the NY Consulate which falls within… [image] [image] [image] [image] Obama Stands up for State Authority; Overturns Bush’s Supression of States’ RIghts While you hear rightwing state politicians beating their chests about “states rights” and even potential secession, you might have missed them applauding Obama this week taking multiple steps to restore state regulatory authority against an overreaching federal ...

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