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Many conflicting U.S. views ignore true nature of Iran’s regime

By Peter Huessy WASHINGTON, D.C. — Despite an ever-growing mountain of evidence conclusively indicating that Iran is hell-bent on obtaining nuclear weapons, many former and current officials in Washington continue to urge the Administration to use the lever of diplomacy to convince Tehran to “negotiate” a deal without conceding that Iran seeks to possess nuclear […]

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Being an agent for change different than being a government agent for change

By David Bedein JERUSALEM — In February 1977, after four years of activity, the US based organization Breira held its first and only national conference in Washington, DC. I was  witness to the event, which convened only one month after Jimmy Carter was sworn in as the US President. The Israel Labor Party was then

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U.S. policy setbacks evident across the Middle East

By Ira Sharkansky JERUSALEM — Mark Twain could return to describe the United States efforts in the Middle East. Democracy in Iraq, a remaking of Afghanistan, the establishment of a peaceful Palestine alongside Israel are only three of Washington’s efforts that have not gone well, despite considerable investment of high-ranking officials’ time, money, and the

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Ira Sharkansky, USA

Legislation introduced to cripple inter-bank transfers to and from Iran

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release) – Congressman Brad Sherman (D – CA), the Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade, on Thursday, March 8, introduced new legislation, the Iran Financial Sanctions Improvement Act, with several new provisions to tighten international financial pressure on Iran’s banking sector.  The bill is cosponsored by

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While all options on the table, Obama decries ‘loose talk’ of war against Iran

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Press Release)– Following are the remarks delivered by President Barack Obama to the America Israel Public Affairs Committtee’s annual meeting.  The transcript was provided by the White House. THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you.  Well, good morning, everyone. Rosy, thank you for your kind words.  I have never seen Rosy on the basketball court.  I’ll

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Who’s right in debate over President Obama’s apology?

By Rabbi Michael Leo Samuel CHULA VISTA, California — National Public Radio commentators recently discussed a very interesting question: Should President Obama have “apologized” for the accidental burning of the Qur’an? Some argue that the President should have expressed “regret” over the incident, which acknowledges some degree of culpability. Regret does not contain any element

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Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi, USA

Santorum’s sectarianism negates principles of the nation’s founders

By Rabbi Ben Kamin SAN DIEGO –He was often called “Rooster” by his college chums, due to a stubborn cowlick and a kind of “in-your-face” attitude.  He has unquestionably suffered grievously in his lifetime, having lost a child even as he and his wife Karen have raised another youngster that struggles with Edwards syndrome (Trisomy

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Saturation television coverage of school shootings intensifies fear

By Rabbi Ben Kamin SAN DIEGO –In the snowy village of Chardon, Ohio yesterday, a teenage gunman from another school entered the cafeteria of Chardon High School and opened fire—wordlessly—into the bodies of several other students. At the time of this writing, there are three confirmed deaths. The wounds, of both flesh and spirit, the

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Would world be better off if U.S. had parliamentary system?

By Ira Sharkansksy   JERUSALEM –The leap of Barack Obama from the academic and political provinces to the White House, and now Rick Santoram knocking at his door highlights a significant weakness of American democracy. Democratic it is, but too much so when individuals with no experience in foreign policy can think of themselves in

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Ira Sharkansky, USA