Jay Schalin: … Duke University’s first Muslim chaplain, Abdullah Antepli … seems eager to join hands with others — Muslim, Christian, and secular — who express animosity toward this country and Western societies in general. … Two years ago, he was one of the main contributors to an Israel-bashing “teach-in,” at which he appeared to be complicit with two of his fellow speakers who denied the legitimacy of Israel’s existence and justified terrorist acts aimed at Israel. … Good for Oren for writing this major article. I have long argued that Israel is an asset rather than a liability for the US. Especially now with the ME unrest. Ted Belman The “realists” are wrong: America needs Israel now more than ever. What is the definition of an American ally? On an ideological level, an ally is a country that shares America’s values, reflects its founding spirit, and resonates with its people’s beliefs. Tactically, an ally stands with the United States through multiple conflicts and promotes its global vision. From its location at one strategic crossroads, an ally enhances American intelligence and defense capabilities, and provides ports and training for U.S. forces. Its army is formidable and unequivocally loyal to its democratic government. An ally helps secure America’s borders and assists in saving American lives on and off the battlefield. And an ally stimulates the U.S. economy through trade,... A year ago I wrote Obama and Hamas and listed a very close relationship. Ted Belman Obama has made it rather clear his first 3 years how he feels about Israel and it ain’t good. Early on in his presidency, he gave $900 million to the serial killer group Hamas, while rebuking and trying to intimidate Israel at every turn. Obama is in good company, however, since former President Jimmy Carter has urged Obama to remove Hamas from the Islamic terrorist list. Let us look at the beautiful legacy of Hamas. Maybe Obama should give them another $900 million. USA Today outlines a series of achievements by Hamas. Just a few of the many plans and attacks from 1987 onward: * 1988: Hamas publishes manifesto calling for ‘holy war’ to create an Islamic state from the Jordan River to the Mediterranean Sea, including Israel.
Torturing the Truth at Duke Divinity
Israel, The Ultimate Ally
BY MICHAEL OREN, FOREIGN POLICYObama’s shameful legacy with Israel
* 1989: Hamas militants kill Israelis in dozens of shooting attacks: Israel outlaws Hamas as a terrorist organization
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