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WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 (JTA) – Did Marc Rich’s controversial pardon come at the expense of convicted spy Jonathan Pollard? And did some prominent Israeli and American Jews compromise their moral integrity by pressing for Rich’s pardon? These are the latest questions swirling around the Jewish world amid indications of a well-choreographed campaign to persuade Israeli […]

JERUSALEM, Feb. 14 (JTA) – The Palestinians appear determined to guarantee that Ariel Sharon does not enjoy a honeymoon. Just as Israeli security officials predicted, Palestinian violence has surged since Sharon’s victory in prime ministerial elections last week. On Wednesday, at least eight Israelis were killed and 20 wounded when a Palestinian driver plowed a […]