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(Wednesday, November 19, 2008)

How are Arab propagandists planning to take their pro-Palestinian campaign a step further this time through the Israeli media? (See: “PA to Advertise Saudi Peace Plan in Israeli Media”)

The statements issued by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights are so shocking, one wonders if she gleans her information from Arab-manipulated media? (See: “Israel: Statements by UNHR Commissioner on Gaza “Shocking””)

Will increased activity within Israel’s political realm affect the outcome of the upcoming elections? (See: “Peres: Israel Will Withdraw from the Golan”)

Are the cries of human rights activists who call out for justice built on foundations of truth? (See: “Israel 'Occupies' No Arab Territories”)

If the US regains control of its economy, will the rest of the world follow suit? (See: "On G-20 and GM: Economics, Politics and Social Stability")

While Iran is wickedly plotting a second Jewish holocaust, what means of deterrence is Israel planning to use in the event of an imminent attack?(See: “‘Trust And Survival In World Politics: Israel, Independence And International Law (Part I)”)

What benefits would be derived from building a more secure and dependable relationship with the US? (See: “Israel And The U.S. Have Much In Common”)

What fascinating discovery has prompted the National Geographic to feature Israel's archaeology on its front page? (See: “New Hebrew University Excavations Strengthen Identification of Herod’s Grave at Herodium”)

Any threats to Israel’s domestic security must be taken seriously both by the international community and Israel’s leaders. When civilian lives are at risk the military must make the necessary moves to deter and destroy all activity deemed a threat to Israeli society. (See latest “Letter to the Chairman”)

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THOUGHT OF THE DAY

What can Israel do to promote its image in the international community? Are there answers to this question? Are there those who are more qualified to do this or is everyone equally qualified? A country's image is the sum of the attitudes and behaviors of its people. It is conveyed mostly by the country's representatives. How should the represenatatives be chosen? If Israel is really serious about improving its international image it should start by having the most effective people to represent it. Who are they?

QUESTION OF THE DAY

President-elect Barack Obama is Commander-in-Chief of all US forces. As he has no military training or background is he now busy learning military facts in order for him to make intelligent assessments of crisis regions throughtout the world? Will he lead or be lead?

QUOTE OF THE DAY

Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni announced Wednesday that Israel has made a final decision to boycott the United Nations "Durban II" conference on human rights this spring, fearing it would be used once again as a forum for anti-Israeli sentiment.

The World Conference Against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance, to be held in Geneva in April, is a follow-up to a 2001 summit in Durban, South Africa on the same issues.

"The documents prepared for the conference indicate that it is turning once again into an anti-Israeli tribunal, singling out and delegitimizing the State of Israel," Livni told Jewish-American leaders at the UJC General Assembly in Jerusalem.

"The conference has nothing to do with fighting racism," she said. "In view of this situation, I decided that Israel will not participate and will not legitimize the Durban II conference." (Source: Haaretz)

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Today's IHC Articles

• Israel: Statements by UNHR Commissioner on Gaza "Shocking"
  
  By Amihai Zippor

  ([ANTISEMITISM] IHC News Analysis, 19 November 2008) The UN Human Rights commissioner must be on a different planet if she thinks a humanitarian disaster is the situation in Gaza. Perhaps she should ask Hamas to make cutbacks in its terror budget and divert funds to the local population. Read more.

• PA to Advertise Saudi Peace Plan in Israeli Media
  
  By Amihai Zippor

  ([PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY] IHC News Analysis, 19 November 2008) It is highly unlikely Israelis will be sold by a few newspaper advertisements promoted with the aid of an Arab MK who speaks slanderously of Israel. They want peace but not a peace that takes away their right to the Land of Israel. Read more.

• Peres: Israel Will Withdraw from the Golan
  
  By Amihai Zippor

  ([PEACE PROCESS] IHC News Analysis, 19 November 2008) For the most part the Israeli president has been good about being a leader "of the people" and not expressing his political views. However, his latest remarks are sure to anger large segments of the population who don't share his political ideology. Read more.

• Israel 'Occupies' No Arab Territories
  
  By Louis Rene Beres

  [ISRAEL] The systematic campaign of Arab Palestinians and their brethren to rid Israel of its Jewish citizens shortly after its establishment is succinctly described in this article. Those who cry out "occupiers" would do well to read this piece which is as truthful as it is clear. Read more.

• On G-20 and GM: Economics, Politics and Social Stability
  
  By George Friedman

  [INTERNATIONAL] The US financial crisis will have a lasting effect on the economy of just about every important nation in the world. This recession which began in American has effectively brought down the entire global economy and it is up to the US to reverse the situation. Read more.

• Trust And Survival In World Politics: Israel, Independence And International Law (Part I)
  
  By Louis Ren? Beres

  [ISRAEL] Israel is fully aware that the Iranian ticking time bomb could explode in the very near future resulting in, G-d forbid, a genocidal war similar in proportion to the Holocaust. The apathy of the international community should not deter Israel from pre-empting Iran and doing all it can to eradicate the threat that is looming dangerously ahead. Read more.

• Israel And The U.S. Have Much In Common
  
  By Lawrence Uniglicht

  [ISRAEL] If the US and Israel would work side by side to improve world peace, stabilize war-torn regions and promote democracy they will not only end up accomplishing much in the way of global stability but they would also be making significant moves towards improving their respective domestic political and financial situations. Read more.

• New Hebrew University Excavations Strengthen Identification of Herod's Grave at Herodium
  
  

  [ISRAEL] Jerusalem,19 November 2008 - Analysis of newly revealed items found at the site of the mausoleum of King Herod at Herodium (Herodion in Greek) have provided Hebrew University of Jerusalem archaeological researchers with further assurances that this was indeed the site of the famed ruler's 1st century B.C.E. grave. Read more.

• Thoughts on Parshat Chayei Sarah
  
  By Menachem Persoff

  [TORAH STUDIES] It is difficult to fathom the spiritual heights reached by our matriarchs, in particular Sarah, whom the Torah itself eulogizes but we must follow in the steps of these outstanding role models. Read more.

IHC EDITORIALS

• IHC Seeks Clarification of Facts
  
  By Anthony David Marks

  ([INTERNATIONAL] IHC News Editorial, 19 August 2008) The IHC has consistently backed the UN’s embargo on Iran which is part of wider sanctions intended to deter the Islamic Republic from continuing its development of nuclear weapons. Those that appear to breech the embargo must be brought to task unless they can positively prove the transparency of their actions. Read more.

• Israel Confronts Its Existential Challenges
  
  By Anthony David Marks

  ([DEFENCE] 28 September 2008) The Iranian regional menace slowly but surely moves ahead with its leaders’ aggressive plans to dominate the Middle East. Which country will stop Iran in its tracks before it become too powerful to challenge? Should Europe be concerned? Read more.

• Should Yigal Amir Tell All?
  
  By Anthony David Marks

  ([ISRAEL] IHC News Editorial, 3 November 2008) Controversy over Yigal Amir's statements from prison causes uproar. Amir is serving a life sentence for the nationalistically motivated murder of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. Read more.

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