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Derriere Diplomacy

The Folly and Triumph of Tukhes Diplomacy By Israel Zwick, CN Publications, October 20, 2008 SETTING: Tel Aviv barroom TIME: Saturday night, October, 2008 Avi: Hey Benni, are you following this Presidential campaign in America? What do you think of … Continue reading

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Praise for Olmert

Why I Don’t Criticize Ehud Olmert CN Publications Editorial, August 3, 2008 By Israel Zwick, Editor Ever since Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert announced his impending resignation last week, there have been intense attacks against him in the Israeli press … Continue reading

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Arab Peace Strategy

Arab Leaders Plan for Peace in the Middle East By Israel Zwick, CN Publications, July 15, 2008 See Also: Al-Quds Times Author’s Note: It is common knowledge that Israeli intelligence agents monitor the meetings of Arab leaders. Recently there was … Continue reading

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Another Israel

The Third Israel By Israel Zwick, CN Publications, June 25, 2008 See Also: The Two Israels A Muslim’s Dream Visiting Bethlehem It was an unusual day for January in Jerusalem, much different from what I expected. Every January, I visit … Continue reading

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Showing Restraint

The Greenfielders Show Restraint By Israel Zwick, CN Publications Author’s Note: The following story was adapted from Classic Logic Puzzles (Sterling Publishing Co., 2003). The story is entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real persons, places, or events is completely coincidental. … Continue reading

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Ahmadinejad Visits Psychiatrist

Ahmadinejad Visits His Psychiatrist By Israel Zwick, CN Publications Commemorating the liberation and unification of Jerusalem in June, 1967 Author’s Note: The following story was inspired by the Yiddish comedy routine of Dzigan and Shumacher titled “The Psychiatrist,” and by … Continue reading

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Alternative Government Needed

It’s Time to Reconsider a Federal Arrangement By Israel Zwick, CN Publications, May 14, 2008 See Also: Reexamining Two-State Solution                Forms of Government                Commonwealth Federation It isn’t necessary to be an expert in governmental relations to realize that … Continue reading

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Remembering Kfar Aza

Kfar Aza, Then and Now. By Israel Zwick, CN Publications, May 12, 2008 See Also: Visiting Bethlehem It was with deep sadness that I read about the difficulties facing the people of Kibbutz Kfar Aza following the rocket attack that … Continue reading

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