NEAR EAST REPORT AIPAC'S BIWEEKLY ON AMERICAN MIDDLE EAST POLICY
The 2012-2013 school year began across Israel last week, with the number of pupils enrolled in schools and kindergartens surpassing two million for the first time.
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An Israeli soldier examines the wreckage of an Egyptian armored personal carrier that militants used to burst through a security fence into Israel from the Sinai.
The Sinai Explodes
Longstanding security concerns in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula burst into a full-blown crisis last month, when gunmen killed 16 Egyptian soldiers along the border with Gaza and Israel. This incident – the deadliest episode in the Sinai since the fall of Hosni Mubarak last year – created a major challenge for Egypt’s new president. READ MORE
Gary Rashba is the author of more than 35 articles on defense, aerospace and international topics.
The Military History of the Holy Land: An Interview with Gary Rashba
Today’s Arab-Israeli conflict is merely the latest iteration of an endless record of violence in the Holy Land – a region with an unmatched military history. To learn more about this history and its relevance for current events, Near East Report interviewed Gary Rashba, author of Holy Wars – 3000 Years of Battles in the Holy Land. READ MORE
During their visit to Israel, the group of former basketball players conducted basketball clinics for Israeli and Palestinian children.Educational Trip to Israel Produces “Net Gain” for Retired
Basketball Legends
Thirteen former professional basketball players recently visited the Jewish state as part of the program Athlete Ambassadors for Israel. These present-day business and community leaders are now uniquely positioned to share their experiences and to convey the appreciation for the U.S.-Israel relationship that they developed during their visit.
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Published biweekly except when Congress is out of session by The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC).
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Published biweekly except when Congress is out of session by The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC).
Funded in part by the American Israel Education Foundation, the charitable organization affiliated with AIPAC.
Editors:
Dr. Raphael Danziger
Editor-in-Chief Emeritus
Jeremy Rider
Executive Editor
Dr. Avi Eilam
Managing Editor
Tzvi Kahn
Associate Editor
Analysts:
Steven Beckerman
Senior Research Analyst
Michelle Dorin
Samantha Levy
Research Analysts
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Editorial: IAEA Report: Iran’s Nuclear Program Moving Full
Speed Ahead
In what has become a ritual by now, the International Atomic Energy Agency again admonished Iran in its latest report for not cooperating with the agency and disregarding international demands with respect to its nuclear program. At this rate, Tehran could have a breakout nuclear capability by early next year. READ MORE
