From: AICE < To: jeevacationggmail.com Subject: AICE Update: Does Israel Praise Terrorists who Attack Palestinians? Date: Wed, 12 Aug 2015 15:10:30 +0000 The American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise &T. 204. ¶ E-Newsletter Jewish Virtual IN THIS ISSUE Myths & Facts: Exclusive Mitchell Bard in the Times of Israel Fact of the Week August is Israel Heroes Month 1‘. THIS WEEK IN JEWISH HISTORY First Neighborhood Built Outside of Jerusalem's Old City (1855) Menachem Begin, Prime Minister of Israel from 1977-1982 was born (1913) Pope Benedict XVI Visited a Synagogue in Cologne Germany (2005) See More Jewish History Events AICE PROJECTS August 12, 2015 Myths & Facts: Online Exclusive Does Israel Praise Terrorists who Attack Palestinians? On July 31, 2015, arsonists set fire to two Palestinian homes in the West Bank village of Duma. An 18-month old boy died in the blaze at the Dawabsheh home, and his father succumbed to his injuries a few days later. The boy's mother and sister are in critical condition. Though nothing has been proven yet, Jewish extremists from the West Bank are suspected of the crime. LtAyths & Facts: 2012 Murderous attacks by Jews against Arabs are extremely rare and, when they occur, they are immediately denounced by Israel's leaders and the public. "This is an act of terrorism in every respect," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, pledging that Israel would "take firm action" against the perpetrators. His denunciation was echoed by Israel's President, Reuven Rivlin, and members of the opposition parties. The horrific attack was likewise condemned by Jews around the world. Click Here to Continue Reading Mitchell Bard in the Times of Israel Tip-Toeing Around Obama Taking on the President on a matter of national security is a decision that the pro-Israel community does not take lightly. It can adversely impact individuals' and organizations' relations with the White House; it can