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Israel Extends Ceasefire; North Korea Emerges as a Partner to Hamas

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Despite recommencement of rocket fire by Hamas into Israel, Israel has agreed to extend the ceasefire until midnight Sunday.  According to the Jerusalem Post, Israel's security cabinet will meet again on Sunday to discuss future steps.  Meanwhile, US Secretary of State John Kerry is entertaining ceasefire ideas from Qatar and Turkey, two key Hamas allies …

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Ceasefire or Intifada?

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Shabbat shalom, chavarim! “Shabbat” in Hebrew has the connotation of “stopping” or “resting.”  It may be roughly translated as “Sabbath.”  It also refers to a time of holy gatherings.  “Shalom” means “peace,” and is also used as a greeting.  “Chavarim” means “friends.”  Thus, my wish is for a peaceful Sabbath (sundown Friday evening to sundown …

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