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There's no moral equivalency between the Israeli and Palestinian 'narratives'
James W. Dale makes a welcome point in his commentary about the divestment campaign against Israel ("Choosing to stay engaged: Anti-Israel measures like divestment are not the best way to seek justice for Palestinians," May 4). It is, as he says, vital...Tags: Judaism, Gaza Crisis (2008), West Bank, Fatah, Palestine
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Managing news editor Sunni Khalid out at WYPR-FM
Sunni Khalid, managing news editor at WYPR-FM, has been dropped by the public radio station after more than nine years on the job there. His departure from WYPR was confirmed in an email by a newsroom staffer sent to colleagues at the station and...Tags: West Bank, Johns Hopkins University, NPR, Facebook, Radio
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Edward O. Thomas, judge
Edward O. "Ned" Thomas, a retired District Court and Circuit Court judge for Worcester County who was a Baltimore native, died of congestive heart failure March 20 at his home at Buckingham's Choice in Adamstown. He was 94.
Raised on Englewood Road in...Tags: Frederick County (Maryland), Colleges and Universities, University of Maryland, College Park, Annapolis, Roland Park
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Nobody cares enough to do something about what's happening in Syria
Your editorial "No way out for Syria" (Jan. 24) catalogs a lot of facts about the bloody turmoil that engulfs Syria today. The editorial notes the disinclination of practically any party involved to act forcefully – apart from the Syrians risking...Tags: Russia, Bashar Assad, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Political Systems
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Don't blame Israel for the failure of talks with the Palestinians
Regarding Andrew C. Mills' letter on Israel and Iran, he is correct thatIsrael's long-term security can be achieved only with a comprehensive settlement with the Palestinians ("Israel's future hinges on compromise, not attacks," Feb. 11). An attack on...Tags: Gaza Crisis (2008), West Bank, Israel, Bill Clinton, Iran
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The Sun falls for Palestinian spin
The Sun reports ("Bid for statehood may end; Possible deal delays U.N. debate, retains aid to Palestinians," September 21) that Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas "decided to approach the U.N. this year [for statehood recognition] because of...Tags: Gaza Crisis (2008), Regional Authority, Ehud Olmert, West Bank, Israel
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Jerusalem belongs to the Jews
Like most such dialogues, the recent discussions about Israel and Palestine at the U.N. ignore international treaty law ("Bid for statehood may end," Sept. 21). Jews were given legal and political rights to what is now called Palestine in 1920, when...Tags: Religious Conflicts, Judaism, Armed Conflicts, Civil Unrest, Palestine
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Settlement policy makes Israel a troublesome ally
Your article "Israel approves new east Jerusalem housing" (Aug.12) shows once again that Israel is more interested in stealing Palestinian land than in a peace settlement with the Palestinians. Israel has been brutally oppressing the Palestinians for...Tags: Israel, Crisis, Theft
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Political Notebook: Howard's elected officials head overseas
Patching potholes and balancing Howard County's or Maryland's budget may seem far removed from visits to foreign and exotic places, but several local elected officials traveled overseas this spring, visiting places as diverse as Israel, Turkey, northern...Tags: Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, Local Government, West Bank, Annapolis, China
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Muddled Middle East
When revolutions in Tunisia and Egypt erupted earlier this year quickly forced out long-time autocratic rulers, many in the West hoped that the pro-democracy demonstrations there would unleash a tidal wave of change across the Arab world. To an extent,...Tags: Menachem Begin, Tunisia, Zine el Abidine ben Ali, Yasser Arafat, Muammar Gaddafi
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Muslim leaders have given us reason to be wary
Rachel Airey's letter to the editor ("Disgusted by anti-Muslim bigotry" May 16 ) says this "ignorance and prejudice sickens her and makes her ashamed of this country." She says "It's even more sad when polls proclaim that many citizens are wary of Islamic...Tags: Islam, Massacres, Fatah, Guerrilla Activity, Sex Crimes
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Wake up America: Obama selling out Israel
President Obama's support and endorsement the establishment of a Hamas-led Palestinian state based on the pre-1967 borders is one of the worst and most dangerous foreign policy decisions that the Obama administration has made so far ("Obama and the Arab...Tags: Defense, National Security, Israel, Terrorism, Government
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