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Volume 15, Issue 07

“This morning, I was at the Our Crowd (a technological innovation) summit, and there are 6,500 people at that summit, from all over the world, mostly from Israel, but from the United States, from the UAE. And the energy in Binyama HaOmah, the convention center, the creativity, the commitment to the future, shows Am Yisrael Chai, the people of Israel live, Israel is doing just fine. While we certainly have our political issues, all of these doomers and gloomers, are just wrong. When I see the idealism, the creativity, the economy, the growth... I say let's not start saying Kaddish, mourning the death of Israeli democracy, just yet.”

Professor Gil Troy, during an EMET webinar, February 15, 2023
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This Week's Featured Article
We Must Prepare for a Nuclear Iran
By Joseph Epstein | February 16, 2023
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(February 17, 2023 / JNS) For all intents and purposes, the Iranian nuclear deal, or Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), is dead.

In December, Iranian officials said ([link removed](Y_COPY_01)&mc_cid=14578cc30b&mc_eid=UNIQID) they had doubled their capacity to enrich uranium. International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) monitoring cameras were shut down by the regime last May, and IAEA inspectors have been banned from checking on the program. IAEA officials say Iran has enriched 154 pounds of uranium to 60% purity. According to the head of the IAEA, Rafael Grossi, that is enough to produce ([link removed](Y_COPY_01)&mc_cid=14578cc30b&mc_eid=UNIQID) several weapons.

Iran can now enrich its uranium stockpile to 90%, which is weapons-grade, within a few weeks ([link removed](Y_COPY_01)&mc_cid=14578cc30b&mc_eid=UNIQID) . After that, the regime only needs to place the enriched uranium in a warhead and run a nuclear test to join the league of nuclear rogue states like Russia and North Korea.

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Next Week's Webinar


** Israel's Dilemma in the Face of Deepening Russian and Iranian Ties
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Wednesday, February 22, 2023, 12 PM ET

Since the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Iran and Russia have increased their military and economic cooperation. Late last year, Moscow reached an agreement with Tehran to open a manufacturing plant on Russian soil. Iran in turn is set to receive a number of Russian Sukhoi 35 fighter jets that are able to break the sound barrier in March. Many speculate that Russia will also sell Iran their S-400 air defense system that can track stealth F-35 fighter jets. With heavy Russian and Iranian influence on Israel’s borders in Syria and Lebanon, Jerusalem sees this as a major threat. What does this changing dynamic mean for Israel and how should it respond?

Join Alex Grinberg, an expert on Iran, Russia, and the Arab world, as he examines Iran’s nuclear threat, the relationship between Iran and Russia, the current status of the war in Ukraine, and what it all means for Israel.

About the Speaker: Alex Grinberg is an expert on Iran and Islamist movements. He holds an M.A. in Arabic Language and Literature. He is fluent in Farsi, Arabic, French, English, Russian, and Hebrew. Alex’s main research interest is Iranian intellectual history and modern Shi’a thought. He teaches Persian at Ariel University. Alex held several positions in the IDF military intelligence research department (AMAN). He is currently employed as a geopolitical and intelligence analyst in private firms. Alex was born in Moscow and is hence fluent in Russian and vested in Russian affairs
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** On state visit to China, Iranian president is assured ‘solidarity’ from Beijing ([link removed](Y_COPY_01)&mc_cid=14578cc30b&mc_eid=UNIQID) - Times of Israel
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** Iranians aren't fooled by the regime's ruse. You shouldn't be either ([link removed](Y_COPY_01)&mc_cid=14578cc30b&mc_eid=UNIQID) - Washington Post
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** Iranian Regime Opponent Releases Document From Supreme Leader Khamenei's Office Ordering Transfer Of $4 Billion To His Son Mojtaba's Venezuelan Bank Account ([link removed](Y_COPY_01)&mc_cid=14578cc30b&mc_eid=UNIQID) - MEMRI
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** Tailor-Made Shaheds: Iranian Drones Are Being Modified To Russian Specifications ([link removed](Y_COPY_01)&mc_cid=14578cc30b&mc_eid=UNIQID) - Forbes
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** New Al-Qaida Leader Commanding from Iran ([link removed](Y_COPY_01)&mc_cid=14578cc30b&mc_eid=UNIQID) - VOA News
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** Iran Protests: More Doctors Treating Protesters Killed, Tortured and Detained ([link removed](Y_COPY_01)&mc_cid=14578cc30b&mc_eid=UNIQID) - Iran Human Rights
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** Iran smuggled drones into Russia using boats and state airline, sources reveal ([link removed](Y_COPY_01)&mc_cid=14578cc30b&mc_eid=UNIQID) - The Guardian
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** Second child dies in car ramming attack in Jerusalem ([link removed](Y_COPY_01)&mc_cid=14578cc30b&mc_eid=UNIQID) - CNN
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** Why keep pretending that Jews building homes prevents peace? ([link removed](Y_COPY_01)&mc_cid=14578cc30b&mc_eid=UNIQID) - JNS
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** Turkey thanks Israeli rescue teams for 'solidarity' in earthquake aid ([link removed](Y_COPY_01)&mc_cid=14578cc30b&mc_eid=UNIQID) - Jerusalem Post
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** Knesset passes law to strip terrorists who receive PA stipends of Israeli citizenship ([link removed](Y_COPY_01)&mc_cid=14578cc30b&mc_eid=UNIQID) - Times of Israel
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** UN likely to vote Monday on call for Israel to stop settlements, diplomats say ([link removed](Y_COPY_01)&mc_cid=14578cc30b&mc_eid=UNIQID) - Reuters
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** United Hatzalah rescue team ends Turkey op amid security threat ([link removed](Y_COPY_01)&mc_cid=14578cc30b&mc_eid=UNIQID) - JNS
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** 14-year-old boy arrested in Jerusalem terror attack, one wounded ([link removed](Y_COPY_01)&mc_cid=14578cc30b&mc_eid=UNIQID) - i24 News
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** The Truth Behind the Palestinian ‘Catastrophe’ ([link removed](Y_COPY_01)&mc_cid=14578cc30b&mc_eid=UNIQID) - Commentary
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** Palestinian School Backed By US Gov Celebrated Terrorist Who Murdered 7 At Synagogue ([link removed](Y_COPY_01)&mc_cid=14578cc30b&mc_eid=UNIQID) - Daily Caller
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** Two EU lawmakers detained in Qatar bribery investigation ([link removed](Y_COPY_01)&mc_cid=14578cc30b&mc_eid=UNIQID) - DW
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** Top general says suspected Chinese spy balloons have flown over Middle East ([link removed](Y_COPY_01)&mc_cid=14578cc30b&mc_eid=UNIQID) - Politico
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** China's CNPC set to seal mega Qatari LNG deal ([link removed](Y_COPY_01)&mc_cid=14578cc30b&mc_eid=UNIQID) - Reuters
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** US forces shoot down Iranian-made drone circling troop housing in Syria ([link removed](Y_COPY_01)&mc_cid=14578cc30b&mc_eid=UNIQID) - The Hill
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** More outrageous UN anti-Semitism: High-level official says Israel to blame for Palestinians murdering Jews ([link removed](Y_COPY_01)&mc_cid=14578cc30b&mc_eid=UNIQID) - New York Post
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** Antisemitism worries rising for many U.S. Jews, survey finds ([link removed](Y_COPY_01)&mc_cid=14578cc30b&mc_eid=UNIQID) - AP News
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** UK Labour says Corbyn can’t run again, as supervision ends for antisemitism failings ([link removed](Y_COPY_01)&mc_cid=14578cc30b&mc_eid=UNIQID) - Times of Israel
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** Progressives and fiscal hawks may cut future funding for Israel ([link removed](Y_COPY_01)&mc_cid=14578cc30b&mc_eid=UNIQID) - The Hill
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** Schumer expected to visit Israel as Bibi faces criticism over judicial plan ([link removed](Y_COPY_01)&mc_cid=14578cc30b&mc_eid=UNIQID) - Axios
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** Israel, US signal unprecedented cooperation in military preparations against Iran ([link removed](Y_COPY_01)&mc_cid=14578cc30b&mc_eid=UNIQID) - JNS
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** Palestinian President is a ‘Known Terrorist,’ Says Former US Secretary of State ([link removed](Y_COPY_01)&mc_cid=14578cc30b&mc_eid=UNIQID) - United with Israel
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** Biden admin withdraws appointment of activist who called Israel ‘apartheid state’ ([link removed](Y_COPY_01)&mc_cid=14578cc30b&mc_eid=UNIQID) - Times of Israel
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** Launching presidential campaign, Nikki Haley declares support for ‘friend’ Israel ([link removed](Y_COPY_01)&mc_cid=14578cc30b&mc_eid=UNIQID) - Times of Israel
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