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Straight Facts Volume #50

In this edition, we talk about US aid to Israel, the plight of the women in Afghanistan following the Taliban takeover, talk about the financial situation for Palestinians and more.

October 24, 2021

 

 

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Dear Chaverot,

I hope that you are all well. It has been quite a busy month of Chagim!
Israel is ready to open up to vaccinated individuals and we cannot wait to welcome many of you. It has been far too long and we are standing by, ready to give you all a big, warm, hug!
This edition of Straight Facts is jam packed with a variety of different topics. In this edition, we talk about US aid to Israel, the plight of the women in Afghanistan following the Taliban takeover, talk about the financial situation for Palestinians and more.
If you have any comments or feedback, they would me more than welcome.
I hope this has served you.

Warmest regards,

Rolene Marks

World WIZO Executive: Public Diplomacy & Hasbarah – Office of the Chairperson

+ 972 52 582 9090

rolenemarks@yahoo.com


Is US Aid a Threat to Israel?

Former Israeli Ambassador to the USA, Michael Oren, opines about US funding for Israel’s security. Is Israel too dependent on US funding or is it time to go it alone? Read more here:

https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/news/articles/aid-israel-michael-oren


Durban – The Legacy of Hate, 20 Years Later

Twenty years ago the UN Conference against Racism that took place in Durban, South Africa descended into an antisemitic, anti-Israel hate fest and the legacy of this has lasted for two decades. Canada’s Special Envoy for Combating Antisemitism, Prof. Irwin Cotler, writes more here:

https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/the-durban-legacy-of-hate-20-years-later/


A Cry for the Women of Afghanistan

The Taliban have swept through Afghanistan following the withdrawal of Allied forces. The result is a human rights catastrophe for women and girls. Read more about it here:

https://layoftheland.online/2021/08/18/a-cry-for-the-women-of-afghanistan/


Solving the Economic Crisis for Palestinians

The Hamas Charter says A LOT – but one thing that is not mentioned is any plan to improve the economic situation for the Palestinians. Khaled Abu Toameh writes more here:

https://www.gatestoneinstitute.org/17774/palestinian-solving-economic-crisis


Antisemitism is an Acceptable Racism to the Progressive Left

Why has antisemitism become acceptable in some quarters of society? Why does the left seem outraged at racism but not antisemitism? Author, David Baddiel, writes more here:

https://nypost.com/2021/09/18/antisemitism-is-an-acceptable-racism-to-the-progressive-left/


LISTEN: Is Israel and Apartheid state?

Israel haters often make the libelous accusation between the Jewish state and Apartheid South Africa. What is the reason behind this and is Israel guilty of practicing Apartheid? Listen to Rolene Marks interviewed on the Inspiration from Zion podcast here:

https://www.charismapodcastnetwork.com/show/inspirationfromzion/660dbbfe-eb2b-4c86-92a1-f0989267cd89/Is-Israel-an-Apartheid-State


 

Rolene Marks

World WIZO Executive: Public Diplomacy & Hasbarah – Office of the Chairperson

+ 972 52 582 9090

rolenemarks@yahoo.com


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