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Israel's Answer to Jewish Terrorism
Palestinian terrorists are not the only threat to Israeli security. Jewish terrorists also pose serious risks to national unity and stability. Recent atrocities have increased fear that the government may be powerless against right-wing extremism.
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenPalestinian terrorists are not the only threat to Israeli security. Jewish terrorists also pose serious risks to national unity and stability. Recent atrocities have increased fear that the government may be powerless against right-wing extremism.
Also, President Obama addresses the Iran nuclear deal and urges Congress' support. On today’s Talking Point, ten years after Katrina, New Orleans is still struggling — but the restaurants are better than ever.
Photo: Far-right activist Meir Ettinger (C) was the first person arrested under suspicion of involvement in nationalist criminal activity, since Prime Minister Netanyahu's security cabinet came under growing pressure to crack down on violent far-right Jewish groups after arsonists killed a Palestinian toddler and severely injured his parents and brother on Friday. (Ammar Awad/Reuters)
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3 storiesObama Addresses Iran Nuclear Deal, Urges Congressional Support
President Obama today went to American University in Washington, DC, where President John F. Kennedy urged support for the nuclear test-ban treaty during the Cold War. Mr.
Read the story7 minJewish Terrorism and Israeli Security
Last Thursday, six people were stabbed at a Gay Pride march in Jerusalem. One victim has died. The suspect is an orthodox Jew, who had just completed a 10-year sentence for a similar crime.
Read the story33 minNew Orleans Food Scene Shows the Katrina Recovery
Turtle soup, pecan pie and shrimp po-boys are synonymous with New Orleans, which has always been famous for food. But Katrina drove some beloved institutions quite literally under water. Ten years later, the restaurant scene has not just recovered, it’s better than ever, according to Kim Severson, food correspondent for the New York Times .
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