Monthly Archives: January 2016

Israel Warns Palestine

Posted on January 31, 2016 by naltikri

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, warned Palestine forces that Israeli military will “respond more forcefully than it did during 2014’s Operation Protective Edge.” He states that if troops are attacked from tunnels in the Gaza Strip, Israel will attack much … Continue reading →

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France to recognise Palestinian state unless deadlock with Israel broken

Posted on January 31, 2016 by naltikri

This article explains the news that France will recognise a Palestinian state if a final push that Paris plans to lead for a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians fails. http://www.reuters.com/article/us-france-palestinians-idUSKCN0V727T    

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Hamas Threatens to “Kill an Israeli Military Officer,” if Palestinian Prisoner Dies

Posted on January 27, 2016 by naltikri

On Monday, January 25, 2016, Hamas issued a statement claiming they “vowed… to kill an Israeli military officer,” if Israeli authorities let Mohammad Qeeq, a Palestinian journalist die during his hunger strike.  Qeeq’s hunger strike has lasted over two months and … Continue reading →

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Iranian BBC Journalist Not Permitted into the United States

Posted on January 25, 2016 by naltikri

In our last class we were made aware of an Iranian woman who was turned away from entering the United States due to the simple fact she was born in Iran. A New York Times article reveals that the BBC … Continue reading →

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Tel Aviv Gunman Case

Posted on January 24, 2016 by naltikri

On January 1, 2016 Nashat Milhem shot at Israelis in a bar in Tel Aviv, murdering three and wounding six. Milhem fled the seen and went into hiding. A week later Israeli officers and Counter-Terrorism Unit found the gunman hiding … Continue reading →

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Gaza : Most Densely Populated Place on Earth?

Posted on January 23, 2016 by naltikri

In one of our first classes we briefly discussed the debate over whether the Gaza Strip is the most densely populated location in the world and through a quick internet search it appears that it is not actually the most … Continue reading →

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Jews Leave France in Record Numbers

Posted on January 23, 2016 by naltikri

Just as we discussed in with ‘The Jewish State’ this article discusses the rapid flood of Jews leaving France and to a lesser extent Great Britain. Much of this is due to violence and persecution. Israel is a key destination. http://www.cnn.com/2016/01/22/middleeast/france-israel-jews-immigration/index.html

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Palestine-Israel Football Conflict

Posted on January 20, 2016 by naltikri

http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2015/12/palestinian-football-teams-movement-israel-fifa.html Since we briefly discussed the Tel Aviv football team: The Arab/Israeli conflict has extended into Palestine and Israel’s Football Associations. The conflict in the Gaza strip and West Bank has restricted the PFA’s ability to travel to and from … Continue reading →

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Maps and Graphs for Syria and Iraq

Posted on January 20, 2016 by naltikri

This article on the BBC World News website has graphs and maps showing various information about the conflict occurring in Iraq and Syria. Some of the information includes the areas where ISIS, Assad’s government, and Kurdish forces have control, locations … Continue reading →

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Canaan

Posted on January 13, 2016 by naltikri

In class Tuesday we discussed the location and origin of the term Canaan: In the bible it corresponds to the Levant, or the eastern portion of the Mediterranean. This is the main setting of the narrative of the Hebrew Bible. … Continue reading →

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