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Tort litigator discusses terrorism
On Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008, a number of Law Center student groups – including JLSA, MLS, ILS and the Federalist Society – hosted a seasoned Supreme Court and Circuit Court litigator, who spoke about claims filed against state sponsors of terrorist attacks . . .
"Obsession" provokes debate and discussion among students at University of Virginia
The film, shown last week, presents radical Islam as a growing threat from the Middle East . . .
Egyptian author speaks against intolerance
The Virginia Tech Friends of Israel brought Arab-American author and activist Nonie Darwish to campus to speak about her views on Islamic fundamentalism . . .
Cheers and jeers for Iran U. Md. Jews celebrate Iranians, scorn their leader
Pro-Israel students at the University of Maryland are intent on voicing their concern over the strategic threat posed by Iran to both the Jewish state and the United States . . .
Our Israel
"Zo ha-medina shelanu," they said in Hebrew. "It's our state." We were standing on a cliff at Rosh ha-Nikra, a scenic Mediterranean overlook on the Israeli side of the Israeli-Lebanese border . . .
Olmert speaks at JMU
Wherever Yossi Olmert goes, security is tight . . .
The Best of What’s Around: Same old bomb and dance
The hope was that, through the fair practice of democracy, the Palestinian people would finally move toward establishing a peaceful society . . .
Israel has a right to exist
It is unfortunate that Yaktin would deny the Palestinians their right to self-determination and control over their own collective destiny . . .
College Democrats, Republicans debate election issues at Hillel
College Democrats and College Republicans faced off in a debate yesterday, where hot-button issues such as stem-cell research, immigration, the war in Iraq and Israel dominated the discussion . . .
The Challenge: Aviv Speaks of the IDF and MTV
Aviv, the winner of MTV’s Fresh Meat: Real World/Road Rules Challenge came to speak about her other challenging experience — being in the Israeli Defense Forces — as well as her life in Israel, and her interesting experiences on the reality show . . .
Finding harmony through humor
In light of this summer's erupting violence between Israel and the Arabic-extremist group Hezbollah, students of Middle Eastern origin are using an entirely different weapon to eradicate tensions on campus: laughter . . .
Israel still a choice for semester abroad
Having studied in Israel for a year before college as well as for a semester this past spring, I can say with confidence that going abroad to Israel is an incredibly valuable experience, war or no war . . .
A candle for peace
More than fifty students gathered in Red Square on Tuesday night for a candlelight vigil commemorating the lives lost in the Lebanese war this summer . . .
The way to clean up the Middle East
The importance of fighting the war on terror was not taken seriously enough this summer when the United States and the rest of the world failed to commit themselves to defending democracy and fighting international terrorism . . .
Civilization's Lament
As the Hizbullah-Israel war wound down last week, pundits were quick to label winners and losers. Some said Hizbullah won because it survived, bombed Israel with 4,000 rockets, and earned the applause of the Arab “street.” Others maintain that Israel won because Hizbullah was partially crippled, its leadership is in hiding, and the Lebanese will emerge from the dust furious at Hizbullah for a war they did not seek . . .
SFS-Q Must Remain Aware of Qatari Ties
I was on my way back to Jerusalem from the northern Israeli port of Haifa when my phone started buzzing. There had been an explosion in Tel Aviv. Was I okay?
Former Israeli general talks to SAFI
Former Israeli Defense Forces General Moshe Ya'alon spoke of the challenges facing Israel's security in a speech before a packed crowd in the Jack Morton Auditorium on Wednesday. Ya'alon, the former chief of staff of the IDF, was invited to campus by GW's chapter of the Friends of the Israeli Defense Forces . . .
Toss out the divestment red herrings
On Palestinian Land Day a few weeks ago, George Washington University became the launch site of a "divest from Israel" campaign. Third-year law student Fadi Kiblawi and Arab American News columnist Will Youmans announced plans to ask university administrators to divest from Israeli companies . . .
Conference a Chance to Condemn Violence
In the wake of the Palestinian Legislative Council elections less than a month ago, in which Hamas won a majority of parliamentary seats, the Palestine Solidarity Movement convenes its annual conference this evening at Georgetown . . .
Palestinian conference is illegitimate and divisive
If Students for Justice in Palestine want to hold an anti-Semitic, terrorist-encouraging conference on main campus, don’t try and sell it to me as something that is going to help the Palestinian people. By touting their event as an “academic” conference, the Palestine Solidarity Movement (PSM) has managed to escape the University’s restrictions on hate speech and decency. Even a quick glance at the proposed conference schedule reveals no “academic” speakers lined up and instead it is mostly made up of strategy and planning sessions. With many spots unfilled (according to the group’s website), I’m not surprised serious historians or political scientists wouldn’t come near this sham of a conference . . .
Divestment Unreasonable
According to The Washington Post, the movement to divest from Israel was sparked by a speech given in 2000 by University of Illinois law professor Francis A. Boyle. Dozens of campaigns emerged on college campuses across the nation, from Berkeley to Ohio State to Yale . . .
Analyzing terrorist organizations
Israeli counter-terrorism expert Ram Sidi warned an audience of 30 students yesterday of about “a third intifada” being orchestrated by the radical Islamic organization Hamas . . .
Former Israeli Official Seeks Peace
General Moshe Ya'alon, former chief of staff of the Israeli Defense Force, stressed the importance of continued patience and policy consistency in the Middle East during a speech Monday evening in McShain Lounge . . .
Peace Depends on Recognition of Israel
Israel will always strive for peace with all of her neighbors. This has been proven time and again. One need only look at the history of Israel’s diplomatic relations with her neighbors to understand how deeply she yearns for peace. Israel reached peace with Egypt in 1979 and with Jordan in 1994. In 2000, it completed a total withdrawal from southern Lebanon and offered the Palestinians a full state . . .
Indian, Israeli student groups work together
Food, business ties and a shared appreciation for the fight against terror have brought Jewish and Indian students together in a unique coalition of student organizations . . .
Is the sun rising again on the Middle East?
The stagnant political situation in the Middle East was given new life September 12th when Israel completed Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's disengagement plan . . .
Israel's Identity Not Confined to Conflict
In “Unity Takes Center Stage at Rangila,” (THE HOYA, Nov. 16, 2004, A3) Josh Zumbrun characterizes the Georgetown Israel Alliance as a bunch of screaming bigots who offer nothing positive to our community. I found his portrayal of the group not only quite insulting but also completely disconnected from the truth . . .
Do We Really Just Need to Move On?
While the world talks of new opportunities to re-launch peace negotiations between Palestinians and Israelis following Yasser Arafat’s death, Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) sponsored an event on Monday on “bi-nationalism.”
A Self-Determined Struggle for Rights
It is distressing that we, the Jewish students of Georgetown, must defend the right of our people to exist in freedom . . .
Apologists for Terror Have No Place on Campus
Where is the peace and where is the justice?
Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Dennis Ross Shares Experiences at George Washington University
Dennis Ross, the former U.S. ambassador to Israel, joined Washington, DC, area students at The George Washington University last week to talk about his experiences in Israel and dispel myths about the Middle East. The event was hosted by The George Washington University's Student Alliance for Israel and the Israel on Campus Coalition of Greater Washington . . .
To Make Peace, We Must Move Beyond the Past
The conflict between Arabs and Jews is riddled by narratives from both sides. As the cycle of viewpoints and letters from last week show, the feelings of animosity and the charged rhetoric are still prevalent . . .
Gay Man Criticizes Palestinian Society
A Palestinian man described the challenges of living as a homosexual in what he deemed an oppressive society last Tuesday in New South . . .
Respect
It is a shame that on a campus that prides itself on having a diverse student body, there are people who believe unfounded personal attacks are a productive form of communication . . .
New Fence Gives Israelis Piece of Mind
It is 1:30 in the afternoon. You and your friends have just sat down in Leo’s. You head downstairs to grab a table while your friends get food. Not thinking twice about a pile of newspapers on the floor near your table, you wait for your friends . . .
Response to "Where is the proof that Birthright works?"
All the Birthright representatives are very careful to refer to the trip as a "gift", and to me it has been just that . . .
Israel worth the trip
"Are you crazy?" That was just one of the many responses I heard from my friends and family when I told them I would be traveling to Israel during winter break . . .