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Counterpoint: Forsaking both soldiers and the downtrodden

June 5, 2008 - ב' סיון תשס"ח | Perspectives, Rabbi David Forman | No Comments

In light of the release of Hizbullah spy Nissim Nasser, the possibility of a deal being struck for the return of Ehud Goldwasser and Eldad Regev, kidnapped at the start of the recent Lebanon war, is again dominating the headlines. It is a stark reminder that next week will mark yet another anniversary of the [...]

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