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From: AICE ci To: Subject: Today's Jewish World in Your Mailbox Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2014 13:54:14 +0000 The American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise E-Newsletter taJewish Virtual IN THIS ISSUE Myths & Facts: Exclusive Mitchell Bard Blog Post Yom Ha'atzmaut 2014 Myths & Facts Video THIS WEEK IN JEWISH HISTORY Allied Army liberates Dachau concentration camp (April 29, 1945) President Truman signs executive order to prosecute Nazi war criminals (May 2. 1945) U.S. publishes "The Mitchell Report" about the second intifada (May 4. 2001) See More Jewish History Events AICE PROJECTS 10. Myths & Facts: Online Exclusive April 30, 2O14 Does the Hamas-Fatah reconciliation pave the way to peace negotiations with Israel? After several prior claims of reconciliation, it remains to „o ;a Myths & Facts: r be seen if Hamas and Fatah rulers of the Gaza — Strip and West Bank respectively, can form a united government. The immediate impact of the announcement to reconcile was to stop all peace talks. After refusing to talk to his Israeli counterpart for six years, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas decided to blow up any chance of an agreement by secretly agreeing to join forces with an organization committed to Israel's destruction. If implemented, the agreement joins the two leading Palestinian parties and sets the stage for long overdue parliamentary elections. This is not just a blow to peace, but a defeat for the Palestinian people. Neither party has shown any interest in democracy. Fatah has repeatedly delayed scheduled elections, primarily due to fear of losing to Hamas as it did in the last election. Both, meanwhile, have ruled autocratically and abused the human rights of the Palestinians under their control. Hamas remains committed to creating an Iranian-style Islamic government and has created an oppressive environment in Gaza for non-Muslims and Muslims alike. Click Here to Continue Reading Mitchell Bard's Latest Blog Post Defining 'Pro-Israel' Is Not Rocket Science The Huffington Post (April 24, 2014) Click Here to Read Online • Yom Ha'atzmaut 2014: Israel's Independence Day Yom Ha'atzmaut is a modern holiday celebrating Israel's independence in 1948. Israeli Independence Day is always immediately preceded by Yom EFTA00663155 Hazikaron the national Memorial Day for fallen Israeli Soldiers. Israelis owe their independence - the very existence of the state - to the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for it. Click Here to Read More To stay updated on a daily basis, find us online! IP • reated Well Under Muslim Rule? 2 Myths and Facts 38: View our videos on vnien 'ha To stay updated on a daily basis, find us online! Sincerely, Mitchell Bard AICE Executive Director EFTA00663156 Forward this email ; t2F This email was sent to Update Profile/Email Address Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribr Privacy Policy. by American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise 2810 Blaine Dr. Chevy Chase MD 20815 EFTA00663157