I may write more about this soon (or not), but a few words are needed in response to this story in Ha’aretz today. The Methodist Church is considering divesting from companies doing business that supports Israel’s occupation of the West Bank. Now, I do not support boycotts or divestment programs against Israel. But a boycott [...]
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Stop Misrepresenting Selective Divestment
Posted in Christians, Divestment on February 6, 2008 | 4 Comments »
Hamas Driving A Wedge Between Israel and Egypt
Posted in Egypt, Ehud Barak, Ehud Olmert, Gaza, Hamas, Israel, Separation Wall on February 5, 2008 | 1 Comment »
On Monday, Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni recommended that Israel permit Egypt to double its force in the Sinai along the border with Israel. This is a response to Hamas’ breaching of the Gaza border which has allowed them to place operatives in the Sinai. The results of that repositioning were felt yesterday in Dimona [...]
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