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The Question Isn’t Why the U.S. Attacked Iran, but Why It Hasn’t Done So Sooner
Hysterical amnesia.
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For now, its strategy of lashing out isn’t working.
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Hamas stands with Iran, Mahmoud Abbas with Jordan.
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When someone is trying to kill you, bullets are all that matter.
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By Adam EilathJewish education is being overrun by digital media that promise efficiency and convenience at the cost of mastery.
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