JERUSALEM, Sep 3, 2008 (UPI via COMTEX) -- Archeologists have uncovered the well-preserved remains of a 2,100-year-old wall that once served as the southern wall of Jerusalem. more...
Myth and Fact: Should East Jerusalem be part of a Palestinian state?
by Mitchell G. Bard
Before 1865, the entire population of Jerusalem lived behind the Old City walls (what today would be considered part of the eastern part of the city).
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World News Headlines
- Gaza Hospitals Partly Paralyzed After Strikes(Associated Press, 09/04/2008)
- Syria Outlines Proposals For Peace With Israel(Associated Press, 09/04/2008)
- France's Sarkozy Joins Mideast Summit(Associated Press, 09/04/2008)
- Sarkozy Reaches Out To Syria On Peace Prospects(Associated Press, 09/03/2008)
- Bush Announces $1 Billion In Aid For Georgia(Associated Press, 09/03/2008)
- Barak: Arab Neighbourhoods In Jerusalem Can Be Palestinian Capital(Deutsche Presse-Agentur (dpa), 09/03/2008)
- Premier: 2-state Solution Running Out Of Time(Associated Press, 09/03/2008)
- Ancient Temple Wall Uncovered(United Press International, 09/03/2008)
- "fitna" Filmmaker Wilders To Speak In Jerusalem(Associated Press, 09/03/2008)
- Cabinet To Discuss Compensation For Settlers(Associated Press, 09/03/2008)
UJC's Shai from Jerusalem: The Third Unhappy Birthday
by Nachman Shai
Gilad was abducted 794 days ago from an observation post, looking out over the Gaza Strip. At first, his parents hoped that they would only "celebrate" one of his birthdays without him, but this is already his third.
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