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23/07/2023

#65

Straight Facts

In this edition of Straight Facts, we meet a captivating seal, hear from Anne Frank’s best friend and Native American leaders, examine why there is not a strong enough response when Israel is under attack and more.

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In this edition of Straight Facts, we meet a captivating seal, hear from Anne Frank’s best friend and Native American leaders, examine why there is not a strong enough response when Israel is under attack and more.

Rolene Marks,

World WIZO Executive: Head of Public Diplomacy & Hasbara

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WATCH: Native Americans Express their Support for Israel

This is a much watch interview! Native American leaders speak movingly of their love for Israel and the Jewish people and their hopes to open an embassy in Jerusalem:

https://youtu.be/J8HxA_VHIJA

Anne Frank’s Best Friend tells her story of survival

The story of Anne Frank has helped educate generations about the Holocaust. In this article, we hear from Anne’s best friend – and how she survived the horrors of the genocide of Europe’s Jews:

https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-new-memoir-anne-franks-best-friend-tells-incredible-story-of-holocaust-survival/

Israel’s World Cup Cinderella Story

Israel’s U20 soccer/football team performed magnificently at the recent Mondialito in Argentina. Avi Mayer writes about the incredible story behind their performance:

https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-746518

The Pusillanimous Response to Israel under Fire

Why is the response from western countries so weak when Israel is under attack? Col. Richard Kemp, former commander of British Forces in Afghanistan opines here:

https://www.gatestoneinstitute.org/19650/israel-under-fire-west-pusillanimous

The Seal that Captured the Heart of a Country

For several weeks, Israeli’s were enamoured of a beautiful, blonde visitor from abroad. Read more about the lovely Yulia – and how she melted the nation’s heart:

https://layoftheland.online/2023/05/23/the-seal-that-captured-the-heart-of-a-country/

Who are Jewish Voice for Peace?

Jewish Voice for Peace are among the most vocal anti-Israel organisations. Who are they – and are they even Jewish? HonestReporting has this expose:

https://honestreporting.com/jewish-voice-for-peace-who-are-the-radical-jews-opposed-to-israel/

The White House Plan to Combat Antisemitism

The White House recently unveiled their plan to combat rising antisemitism. The plan has been well received – albeit with some criticisms.

https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/U.S.-National-Strategy-to-Counter-Antisemitism.pdf

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