Diane Balser

Executive Director, Brit Tzedek v'Shalom

Guest

Jewish leader and activist on the issues of Israeli-Palestinian peace and women's rights; Executive Director of Brit Tzedek v'Shalom, the Jewish Alliance for Justice and Peace

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Israel said today it welcomes efforts by France and Egypt to negotiate a ceasefire in Gaza.  Meantime, under heavy pressure from humanitarian organizations, Israel suspended fighting…

Israel, Gaza and the Prospects for Peace

Israel said today it welcomes efforts by France and Egypt to negotiate a ceasefire in Gaza.  Meantime, under heavy pressure from humanitarian organizations, Israel suspended fighting…

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Israel is under intense international pressure, and today it suspended attacks in Gaza to ease the humanitarian crisis.  After three hours, the fighting resumed.

Israel, Gaza and the Prospects for Peace

Israel is under intense international pressure, and today it suspended attacks in Gaza to ease the humanitarian crisis.  After three hours, the fighting resumed.

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