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Hard Questions, Tough Answers: August 2011 Archives

Alpher186x140.jpgAlpher discusses events that continue to unfold following the southern Israel terrorist attack, the differences between Syria and Libya, and the developing relationship between Israel and China.

Yossi Alpher 186x140.jpgAlpher discusses last week's terror attacks in southern Israel, the advancement of rebel troops into Tripoli, and Shimon Peres' peace talks with Mahmoud Abbas.

Has enough happened in the last two months to warrant a new assessment regarding the Arab spring...? Where is Israel in all this? Where is money for the social and economic programs and incentives demanded by the (Israeli 'social justice') demonstrators likely to be taken from...?

Alpher answers questions about the trial of Egypt's former President Mubarak, the resignation of Turkish military officials, and the Israeli Supreme Court's order to evacuation the Migron outpost.

Q. Last week you discussed the emerging wave of socio-economic protest and strikes in Israel and its possible broader political significance. In the ensuing days, the protests have expanded radically. Why? Where are they headed?

Q. PM Netanyahu's national security advisor, Yaakov Amidror, is reportedly looking into the possibility of Israel unilaterally cancelling the Oslo accords in response to UN recognition of a Palestinian state in September. What would this mean?

Q. So reassessing Oslo can only end up badly?

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