Harel Skaat – Milim (Israel)
simmons | May 20, 2011
Powered by http://www.eurovision.tv Harel Skaat will represent Israel with the song Milim at the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest in Oslo (Norway), taking place on the 25th, 27th and 29th of May.
Canadian PM: I Will Defend Israel ‘whatever the cost’
simmons | May 20, 2011
http://www.ctv.ca Ottawa, Canada - Prime Minister Stephen Harper says he is prepared to suffer any political backlash that comes his way for speaking out against anti-Israel rhetoric. Harper told an audience Monday that while Israel is receptive to fair criticism, Canada is obligated to stand up for its ally when it comes under attack from others. "Not just because it is the right thing to do, but because history shows us, and the ideology of the anti-Israel mob tell us all too well, that those who threaten the existence of the Jewish people are in the longer term a threat to all of us." The prime minister acknowledged that his position is not popular with all governments and organizations, including members of the United Nations and the Francophonie
Israel’s unwanted citizens
simmons | May 20, 2011
Palestinian citizens of Israel are complaining about a string of policies, which they say are designed to drive them out of Israel. First, a bill requiring them to pledge allegiance to a Jewish state was passed by the Israeli cabinet.
Is This Really the Israel You Know? Israel as a House…
simmons | May 20, 2011
http://www.ProjectInterchange.org Israel is often portrayed as a dark and hostile place - militaristic, aggressive and war-torn. But, is this really the Israel you know? What if you could show today's most influential voices another Israel?
The Faces and Places of Israel in the 21st Century
simmons | May 20, 2011
On the occasion of Israel's 60th birthday, ISRAEL21c celebrates the diversity, vibrancy, innovativeness and beauty of the country.
Cleansing Gaza – Israel/Palestine
simmons | May 20, 2011
January 2011 It's the two-year anniversary of Operation Cast Lead and for the first time Israeli soldiers are speaking publicly about their orders. In startling interviews they claim the IDF brutally targeted civilians
Tourists discover Israel’s Negev desert
simmons | May 20, 2011
History and scenery come together for visitors to Israel's Negev Desert. Israel's Negev Desert accounts for more than 55 percent of Israel's land, but only about 8% of its population. Here, among spectacular desert vistas, you can find an increasing number of unique tourist accommodations.
CrossTalk: Norman Finkelstein vs. Israel
simmons | May 20, 2011
On Peter Lavelle's CrossTalk, Israel critic Norman Finkelstein faces off against a formidable spokesperson of Israel's 'soft power'.
Israel’s Critical Security Needs for a Viable Peace
simmons | May 20, 2011
http://www.jcpa.org - Israel, in any future agreement with the Palestinians, has a critical need for defensible borders. This video outlines the threats to Israel from terrorist rockets, ballistic missiles, and conventional ground and air threats from the east
Obama’s Israel, Palestinian surprise
simmons | May 20, 2011
During a speech praising the Arab Spring uprisings, President Obama said the borders of Israel and Palestine should be based on the 1967 lines. Chip Reid examines the controversy sparked by the president's comments.
