One past Israeli election is often called “the revolution.” When was it, and what happened?

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AJC Radio Message: Painful Return of Cold-blooded Terrorist

In his weekly commentary on the CBS radio network, David Harris contrasts the hero’s welcome given in Lebanon to Samir Kuntar, released by Israel in exchange for the corpses of Israeli soldiers. “Israel released a convicted, and unrepentant, murderer for only one reason – concern for the families of the soldiers kidnapped and slain by Hezbollah. The families wanted a proper burial for their loved ones.” LISTEN.

 

AJC Briefing: Saudi Interfaith Conference

Rabbi David Rosen, AJC’s international director of interreligious affairs, was the only Israeli invited to participate in this ground-breaking gathering in Madrid, hosted by King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia. “The highest authority in the very heartland of Islam has taken a lead in interfaith outreach (whatever his motives might be) with the declared intention of addressing contemporary challenges and resolving conflict,” writes Rosen. READ BRIEFING.