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Reports of Prison Abuse and Deaths Anger Iranians

The accounts of prison abuse in Iran’s postelection crackdown — relayed by relatives and on opposition Web sites — have set off growing outrage among Iranians, including some prominent conservatives.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/29/world/middleeast/29iran.html

Will Hamas's "Culture War" Acknowledge Its Historic Ties to Nazism?

It is a myth that the Palestinians played no role in the Holocaust. The truth is that the Palestinian leadership, supported by the Palestinian masses, played a significant role in Hitler’s Holocaust.

http://www.hudsonny.org/2009/07/will-hamass-new-culture-war-acknowledge-its-historic-ties-to-nazism.php

Dead Sea named '7 Wonders of Nature' finalist

The Dead Sea is a finalist in the "New 7 Wonders of Nature" competition.  28 spectacular sites are competing for the top 7 spots. Help the Dead Sea reach the top.

 

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http://www.new7wonders.com/

 

Israel's other Israel: the Tel Aviv 'bubble'

Welcome to The Bubble, as Israelis call it. Here, residents forgo news about Hamas rocket fire for an espresso, then mosey down to the beach. While Jewish settlers spar with Palestinians in the West Bank, "Tel Avivis" make merry at disco clubs.

 

http://www.csmonitor.com/2009/0722/p11s01-wome.html

Israel Boycott in Europe's Human Rights Court

Israel won one last week in an international human rights court. The Council of Europe's European Court of Human Rights upheld a French ruling that it was illegal and discriminatory to boycott Israeli goods, and that it is not a violation of one's freedom of expression.

http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1246443852848&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull

A Palestinian struggle between bad guys and bad guys

The Palestinians are now divided between two bloodthirsty sects — Fatah, which holds fragile power in the West Bank, and Hamas, which controls Gaza. Their conflict has cost nearly 2,000 Palestinian lives and shows no sign of abating.

http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/fullcomment/archive/2009/07/11/robert-fulford-a-palestinian-struggle-between-bad-guys-and-bad-guys.aspx

Get Real - Hip Hop for peace in the Middle East

Hip Hop takes a stand in the Middle East. Here is a Hip Hop message for peace - the people can make it a reality. Catchy and fun - here if for peace.