Syria has expressed a willingness to restart peace talks with Israel, but the Jewish state is skeptical about the Syrians’ motives and insists Syria cut support for terrorism before Israel will sit and talk.
The daughter of Hitler’s armaments minister was honored for her tolerance and reconciliation work after fighting for compensation for slave laborers and setting up a fund for Jewish artists.
Tens of thousands rallied in Jerusalem against Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s plan to disengage from Palestinians. The protest came as fears grew of possible civil war when Israel pulls out of Gaza and parts of the West Bank.
