Approximately 23,000 African refugees have fled from the humanitarian crisis in their countries and have found refuge in Israel.
Israel is approximately the size of New Jersey and without the West Bank and Gaza, the size of Rhode Island. Florida is 8 times the size of Israel. You can walk from the Mediterranean Sea to the West Bank in 2.5 hours; the distance is only 9 miles across. Israel is under 290 miles long.
Israel is the only democracy in the Middle East. It is one of the few countries in the Middle East where women vote, had the first Woman Prime Minister in the world, and women are elected to the Knesset (Israeli Parliament).
There consistently has been Arab members of the Knesset, (Israeli Parliament). Where in the Arab or Muslim world are there Jewish members of the Parliament?
Israel is 1/800 of the size of the Arab world (not including Iran). There are 56 Islamic, 49 Roman Catholic, 20 Protestant 12 Eastern Orthodox 4 Hindi and 1 Jewish nations worldwide.
Jews have resided in Israel for over 3,000 years and Jerusalem has officially been the capitol of the Jews since 1003 BCE during the reign of King David. No other conquering force ever recognized Jerusalem as its own capital.
Since the fall of the Second Temple, 70 AD, Jews in the Diaspora have turned to Jerusalem when praying. The Muslims face Mecca.
Hebrew and Arabic are the official languages of Israel.
Jewish and Arab Israeli citizens serve on the Knesset, sit on the Supreme Court, represent Israel as ambassadors, and even Miss Israel is represented by Jews and Arabs in the national beauty pageant.
Israel protects all faiths to have freedom of religion and access to their holy sites
Israel has opened boarders for non-Jewish refugees from the Sudan, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Lebanon, Albania, and Vietnam.
In 1948, Israel embraced over 850,000 Jewish refugees from Arab lands and these refugees never received compensation from their former nations.
Israel is amongst the first to deliver humanitarian aid when disaster strikes in Haiti, Turkey, Ethiopia, Greece, India, Tibet, Peru, El Salvador, Armenia, New Guinea, Rwanda, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and other worldwide locations
Of the Jews: 70% are Sabras (Israeli born), 20.5% born in the US or Europe and 9.2% from Asia and Africa (including Arab countries)
Of Arabs: 83% are Sunni Moslems, 9% Druze, and 9% Christian.
Syrian Christians are 2.5% of the population and the percentage of Bedouin are unknown
Other citizens include African Hebrew Israelites of Jerusalem, Armenians, Assyrians, Circassians and Samaritans
Nationalities of recent immigrants include: FSU, Ethiopia, France, USA, United Kingdom, India, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Columbia, Venezuela, South Africa, Germany, Belgium, Central America, Switzerland, Uruguay, Mexico, Oceania, Hungary, Chile, Romania, and the Netherlands.
Rays of Light In the Darkness Dinner Wednesday June 19, 2013
Washington, DC
EMET is proud to bestow the Speaker of Truth Award to honor a courageous defender of truth, Reza Kahlili, a former CIA operative in Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC). He is the author of the award-winning book, A Time to Betray.
Bret Stephens will also receive the distinguished Speaker of Truth Award. Mr. Stephens is the Deputy Editor of the editorial page of The Wall Street Journal. In addition, Mr. Stephens writes the Journal's "Global View" column on foreign affairs.
Also honoring: The Late Honorable Tom Lantos, The Honorable Ted Cruz, and The Honorable Jeff Duncan
While you are in Washington, DC for the EMET Rays of Light in the Darkness Dinner, we would like to alert you to two ACT! for America events taking place in the Nation’s Capital.
First, the morning of June 20th, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon ACT! for America will hold its National Security Legislative Briefing, in the CVC Congressional Auditorium. Many Members of Congress are already lined up to speak in 15-minute increments about various national security-related topics. There is no charge for this event and it is closed to the press. If you are interested in attending, please contact info@emetonline.org and put in the subject line ACT National Security Briefing. Pre-registration is required.
Second, the evening of June 20th, and as part of their National Conference, ACT! for America will hold their annual Gala Event, at the Omni Shoreham Hotel. If you would like to attend their Gala Event, please visit their website at: http://www.actforamerica.org/ for additional information, or email Lauren at lfinney@actforamerica.org.
When Terrorists and Their Supporters Laugh at America
May 17, 2013
Ahlam Tamimi, "one of the world's most renown(ed) female terrorists," is now touring Arab media, taking advantage of her "expertise" in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombing in April.
There is a bumper sticker popular with Libertarians and other folks critical of government tax policy which reads something like, "Don't steal, the government hates competition."
The Biblical Book of Joshua begins:
And it was after the death of Moses, the servant of the Lord, that the Lord said to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' minister, saying, "Moses my servant has died and now arise and cross the River Jordan.
Daniel Pipes is director of the Middle East Forum and a prize-winning columnist. Domestically, he appears in the New York Sun and the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin.
Here are two simple facts about Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi and his Islamist, Muslim Brotherhood (MB)-led Egyptian regime: 1) they have no sense of humor; and 2) they really dislike Jews.
Egypt's Downward Spiral in Economics, Politics and Human Rights: What Can and Should the United States Do? May 24 2013
The situation in Muslim Brotherhood-dominated Egypt continues to worsen. Egypt has become an economic basket case, with its hard currency reserves depleted, its tourism industry largely defunct, and its food supplies shrinking, potentially threatening its entire population with starvation.
The Endowment for Middle East Truth and the Foreign Policy Initiative proudly presents: “Israel, A New Middle East And The Role Of Western Democracies”
Exclusive briefing graciously hosted at Capitol Hill, Washington DC
Saudi Arabia and the Global Islamic Terrorist Network
New book edited by Sarah Stern
Saudi Arabia influences Americanpolicy through both conventional and unconventional methods, ranging from lobbying and endowments to think tanks, policy centers, universities, and workshops for schoolteachers, all due to the petro-dollars that have been generated from America's addiction to foreign oil.
The Endowment for Middle East Truth is a six-year old think tank and policy shop operating in the capital, Washington, D.C. dedicated to preserving and defending the national security of the United States, and its ally Israel, in their joint struggle against the forces of radical Islam. EMET emphasizes Israel's unique role as the eastern outpost of Western democratic values, holding down the fort against a rising tide of radical Islam.
Former Israeli Ambassador Yoram Ettinger discusses the recent Israeli Election with EMET and National Council of Young Israel supporters via Conference Call
Ken Timmerman - Threat Assessment: "A Helicopter Ride Over Israel and Her Neighboring States, Without the Helicopter", and "Snapshot of Iran's Nuclear Arsenal"
Mark Langfan - Threat Assessment: "A Helicopter Ride Over Israel and Her Neighboring States, Without the Helicopter", and "Snapshot of Iran's Nuclear Arsenal"
EMET Rays of Light in the Darkness a Resounding Success
The Endowment for Middle East Truth's 6th Annual Rays of Light in the Darkness Dinner Thursday, June 25, 2012 was a resounding success. The Rays of Light in the Darkness is the sole fundraising event of the year and is crucial to supporting EMET's educational efforts. But it is also an opportunity for truth-telling. The capacity crowd was regaled with excellent and informative speeches by our attending honorees, including Ambassador John Bolton, Rep Allen West, and Cynthia Farahat. We were also pleased to hear from Rep. Brad Sherman, author Kenneth Timmerman, and Rep. Trent Franks.
EMET thanks all those who came out in support of our wonderful Speakers of the Truth. Without your assistance and support, we could not continue to educate American policy makers and the general public.
