Africa may not be the birthplace of modern man after all.
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Busted: Facebook Exposes Israel’s Draft Dodgers
You wouldn’t have thought that Israel’s military would have time to surf the net but, in the name of investigating potential draft dodgers, it’s using Facebook to check up on some of its citizens.
Same-Sex Couple to Enter Israel’s Dancing With The Stars
One day, of course, this kind of news won’t even warrant a story. (Via BBC)
Google To Put Dead Sea Scrolls Online
Now when the Biblical prophet Ezekiel Googles himself, he’ll totally be the number one result!
Quotes: Israel Approves Construction of New Homes in East Jerusalem
“This is a severe blow to the efforts by the United States and the Arab League to prevent the peace process from collapsing. Once again, Mr. Netanyahu has chosen settlements over peace.”
– SAEB EREKAT, Chief Palestinian …
Quotes: Helen Thomas on Controversial Comments Prior to Her Resignation
“I hit the third rail. You cannot criticize Israel in this country and survive,”
– HELEN THOMAS, former Hearst White House correspondent, in an interview with Ohio radio station WMRN-AM (Via the Associated Press)
Quotes: Hillary Clinton on the Israeli-Palestinian Peace Talks
“They are committed and they have begun to grapple with the hard but necessary questions. I am convinced that this is the time and these are the leaders to achieve the result we all seek.”
– HILLARY CLINTON, Secretary of State, …
Happens to Everyone: Airline Loses Netanyahu’s Luggage
You’d think airlines would be a little more careful when dealing with a world leader’s stuff.
Israeli Soldiers Dance on Duty in the West Bank
Israeli soldiers in Hebron, a volatile area of the West Bank, filmed themselves breaking it down to Ke$ha’s song “Tik Tok.” But does it beat the Lady Gaga rendition by U.S. soldiers? Video at TheDailyWh.at.
Israel To Let Snack Food Into Gaza
Pressure must be getting to Israel, huh? After a widely-criticized raid on a flotilla that left nine dead, the country is ready to let up a bit by letting Chips Ahoy into Gaza.
Helen Thomas Announces Her Retirement
The longtime White House correspondent’s controversial Israel-related comments appear to be leading to a career change.
Israeli Navy Kills Four Divers Off Gaza Coast
The Israeli military shot and killed four scuba divers off the Gaza coast on Monday, stopping what Israeli officials allege was a terrorist plot.
