http://www.infoisrael.netThe Israel Hasbara Committee is a non-governmental, independent organization that specializes in educating the public about the history and aspirations of the Jewish people and the State of Israelen-usWed, 14 May 2008 19:32:09 IDTWed, 14 May 2008 19:32:09 IDTIsrael Hasbara Committeehttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rsshttp://www.infoisrael.net/cgi-local/text.pl?source=2/a/ii/140520081[PEACE PROCESS] Whereas Israel is fulfilling her side of the agreement, we can only hope and pray that the Palestinians will keep theirs and that this latest removal of roadblocks and easing of restrictions does not lead to more bloodshed.Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 IDThttp://www.infoisrael.net/cgi-local/text.pl?source=2/a/iv/140520081([ARAB AFFAIRS] IHC News Analysis, 14 May 2008) Destruction of the secret Syrian nuclear reactor by Israel last fall clearly shows Arab states are not on the same page regarding Iran. With Hizbullah's violent attempted coup in Lebanon the divisions are growing increasingly apparent. Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 IDThttp://www.infoisrael.net/cgi-local/text.pl?source=2/a/ix/140520081([ISRAEL] IHC News Analysis, 14 May 2008) Palestinians are not happy with US President Bush taking part in Israel's 60th anniversary. They also disagree with his policy that Israel's final borders may include land the Jewish state liberated from Jordan in June 1967. As a result PA leaders are angry and say a peace agreement will have to wait until the next US administration. Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 IDThttp://www.infoisrael.net/cgi-local/text.pl?source=2/a/ix/140520082([ISRAEL/INTERNATIONAL] IHC News, 14 May 2008 ) Hizbullah terrorist group takes delivery of 35 fast speedboats for use with explosives from Iran. The craft pose a danger to the US Sixth Fleet and Israel Navy shipping close to Lebanese shores. They can reach Israel's Haifa and Ashdod Mediterranean ports and raid its coastal oil installations. Will Hamas eventually be receiving the same? Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 IDThttp://www.infoisrael.net/cgi-local/text.pl?source=2/a/ix/140520083([ISRAEL] IHC News Analysis, 14 May 2008) Bush is the first US president to indicate there will not be a full Israeli withdrawal to the pre-1967 borders in a final peace deal with the Palestinians. While this is a milestone in US/Israeli relations anything close to those contours still means a major security risk for Israel's population centers. Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 IDThttp://www.infoisrael.net/cgi-local/text.pl?source=3/b/140520081In his inimitable way, British Chief Rabbi, Jonathan Sacks celebrates the State of Israel's 60th anniversary with a thought provoking and informative article that addresses the struggle to regain Jewish sovereignty over the Land of Israel. He asserts that both Jews and Arabs have a right to live in peace but for co-existence to be viable, promises must be kept and UN resolutions must be adhered to.Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 IDThttp://www.infoisrael.net/cgi-local/text.pl?source=5/c/140520081Islamic indoctrination is heading towards Western universities at a very quick pace. Muslim sponsorship of some of Britain's and the US' most famed educational institutions means that extremist ideas are bound to be promoted on campus, especially as donors have specified that funds be used for the advancement of Islamic studies.Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 IDThttp://www.infoisrael.net/cgi-local/text.pl?source=7/a/140520081Always at the cutting-edge of technology, it is hardly surprising that Israeli scientists have come up with an extremely advanced water purification system. To many, the challenge of turning arid desert into blooming fields is simply insurmountable yet Israeli brainpower and creativity have succeeded in transforming much of Israel's south, once bare expanses of sand dunes.Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 IDThttp://www.infoisrael.net/cgi-local/text.pl?source=7/a/140520082In this week's parsha, Hashem gives the Children of Israel clear instructions concerning the commandments of "Shmitta" and "Yovel". These laws are both complicated and restricting therefore the Torah warns the Jews twice to be extra cautious and to conduct their business matters with honesty and without prejudice towards one another.Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 IDT