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Hard Questions, Tough Answers: November 2011 Archives

Alpher186x140.jpgIn light of recent developments in Egypt, Alpher assesses the wisdom of the Netanyahu government's decision to instruct Israeli diplomats to lobby for maintaining the status of Egypt's military rulers. 

Thumbnail image for Yossi Alpher 186x140.jpgAlpher gives an update on the status of anti-democratic Knesset efforts to stifle civil society in Israel, and expounds on the rising influence of the Orthodox and ultra-Orthodox communities in the IDF.


Alpher186x140.jpgAlpher tackles many regional developments, including new Knesset legislation that targets human rights and peace groups, the departure of Dennis Ross, and Syria's ouster from the Arab League.

Q. The wave of publicity over a potential Israeli attack against Iran appears to have become almost hysterical. Can you put it into proportion?

Q. Last week, the state of Palestine was awarded full membership by UNESCO. Israel and the US have responded by "punishing" the PA. Can you put this issue, too, into proportion?

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