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Date: Mon, Apr 9, 2018, 2:21 PM
Subject: Coping with Syria - Gassing It's People
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Monday - April 9, 2018

AFSI Looks Forward to Celebrating Israel's 70th Birthday in Israel

with the AFSI Chizuk Mission from April 17-25, 2018

AFSI's Advance Team of Helen, Judy and Charlie is on It's Way Today

THE CRISIS IN SYRIA

Israelis: "Assad is the Angel of Death,

and the World Would be Better Without Him" --

US Joint Chiefs of Staff to Present Options to President Trump

Israel's Strategic Affairs and Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan said Sunday that the United States must attack the regime of Bashar Assad in Syria in response to the regime's chemical gas strike on the Syrian town Douma that killed some 200 people with at least 1,000 affected.

"The shocking attack shows the incredible hypocrisy of the international community focusing on Israel confronting the terrorist organization Hamas that is sending civilians to our fence, when dozens are being killed in Syria every day," Erdan told Army Radio. "It shows the need for strengthening the presence of Americans and other international forces, because without them the genocide we are seeing will only intensify."

President Trump castigated the Syrian government and President Assad, calling the chemical weapon attack "sick", and warning that the "Animal Assad" would have a "big price to pay" for the use of sarin nerve gas.

A report in The Jewish Press indicates that the United States Joint Chiefs appear to be preparing for air strikes at Syria. A list of options and targets will be presented to the president and his national security team.

Read more HERE in a World Israel News report.

Strike 2! US Blocks UN Call for Investigation Into Gaza Deaths

The United States blocked a United Nations Security Council statement supporting the right of Palestinian Arabs to "demonstrate peacefully" on the border with Israel.

Prior to Friday's protest, the U.S. State Department issued a statement on the Gaza protests that said it, "strongly urges protest leaders to communicate loudly and clearly that protestors should march peacefully; should abstain from all forms of violence; should remain outside the 500-meter buffer zone; and should not approach the border fence in any way or any location."

Source - Arutz Sheva

IDF Responds with Artillery Barage

to Protect Border

Terrorists operating from the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip approached Israeli forces along the border with Gaza Sunday afternoon, prompting the IDF to launch an artillery barrage on terrorist positions in the Strip.

The incident occurred after several armed terrorists on the Israel-Gaza frontier crossed the Gaza security fence and entered Israeli territory.

Source – Arutz Sheva

Egypt, Saudi Arabia Urge Hamas to End 'Great March of Return' Protest

Both Saudi Arabia and Egypt have called on militant organization Hamas to end the protests it is holding for the "March of Return," according to an Egyptian source.

An Egyptian Foreign Ministry official was anonymously quoted as saying that, in exchange for halting the protests, Egypt would ensure that the Rafah border crossing, which Egypt controls, would be regularly opened. The source said that the agreement had come under the direction of the Saudis.

Story via Jerusalem Post. Click HERE

Terror Attack Thwarted Near Ma'Aleh Adumim

On Sunday afternoon an Israeli civilian thwarted a stabbing attack at the gas station at the Mishor Adumim junction near Ma'aleh Adumim. A Palestinian Arab terrorist who arrived at the intersection tried to stab a civilian with a sharp object.

Source - Arutz Sheva

David Keyes Puts Reporter in His Place

Prime Minister Netanyahu's spokesman, David Keyes, put a reporter in his place and explained that the number of people killed is not necessarily reflective of the morality of each side, despite the common misconception.

Watch David Keyes speak HERE.

Victim or Victor?

By Charlie Bernhaut

How can one explain that leftwing New York Jews rallied outside the Union for Reform Judaism offices last Wednesday and said Kaddish for the dead Hamas terrorists? (I wonder if they have ever said Kaddish for Jews who have been brutally murdered by Arab terrorists?)

It has been found that people subjected to abuse are inclined to blame themselves for their misfortune. What did I do wrong? Maybe if I change, my persecutors will forgive me? People who are openly committed to my annihilation are justified. We stole their land and have no right to it.

Rabbi Meir Kahane wrote: "No one, no people, has so sadly honed guilt to a finer art than we Jews. There are, invariably, those liberal Jews who instinctively feel guilty about everything……we are occupiers and conquerors, we oppress innocent people; our national soul is being corroded; we are above all, guilty".

It is very clear that the Gaza/Gush Katif experiment is a total failure. We see what Israel got in return for giving the Arabs Gaza: murdered Jews; Hamas dedicated to Israel's destruction; thousands of rockets bombarding Israel; hatred of the Jews embedded in the hearts and minds of every Arab; billions of dollars diverted to building tunnels and buying weapons rather than used for building an economic, free society. "Land for Peace" is really "Land for Pieces (of Israel)".

Those leftwing Jews who said Kaddish for the dead Hamas terrorists are pathetic, self-loathing, arrogant, and ignorant specimens who prefer to view the existence of Israel being born in sin. Ignore all the wars dedicated to the destruction of the Jewish State and the killing of Jews. Ignore the fact that a Palestinian State will be a terrorist state. Ignore the fact that there is no such thing as a democratic Arab state.

The days of Jewish 'victimhood' are over. Jews have every right to the land of Israel. Stand up and be proud of our victorious, brave Israel.

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AFSI CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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Tuesday - April 10, 2018 from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Our Soldier's Speak & Sgt. Benjamin Anthony host this very special evening. "Protecting Israel's Skies, Citizens and Society: The IDF's Race Against Iran, Hezbollah & Hamas"

6:15 PM Wine & Hors D'Oeuvres Reception (Strictly Kosher)

7:00 PM Program (Prompt) Introductory remarks: Ambassador Dani Dayan followed by Keynote Address by Brigadier-General Zvika Haimovich, Commander of the Israel-Air Defense Forces (Active). Post Program Coffee & Dessert Reception (Strictly Kosher)

RSVP on Eventbrite HERE

The Paley Center for Media @ 25 West 52nd Street, NYC

Wednesday - April 11, 2018 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Second Generation-Things I Didn't Tell My Father – A special multimedia event

Meet Michel Kichka, award-winning caricaturist who will present his graphic novel, and tell you about the creative process which led him to write and draw his book as a second generation Holocaust survivor. The presentation is followed by a Q&A session. Please RSVP HERE

United Nations Headquarters, NYC (46th Street and 1st Avenue), Conference Room 1

Wednesday, April 11, 2018 from 10:00 PM - Thursday, April 12 @ 6:00 PM

NYC UWS: Yom HaShoah – Reading of the Names

Every year the Upper West Side commemorates Yom HaShoah with a joint reading of the names of those who were murdered. The Upper West Side community will gather at the Society for the Advancement of Judaism at 15 West 86th Street at 10 pm to read the names of those among the 6 million Jews who died during the Holocaust. The reading continues throughout the night with representatives of Upper West Side congregations and other members of the community.

Sunday - April 15, 2018 from 10:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Upper West Side Celebrates Israel. Congregation Shearith Israel invites you to celebrate Israel's 70th Yom Ha'Atzmaut with a festival featuring indoor and outdoor activities. For more info contact Hai Piasezky

Symphony Space 2537 Broadway, corner 95th Street, NYC

Sunday - April 15, 2018 from 11:00 AM - 6:30 PM

67th Annual Israeli Folk Dance Festival

A Gala Celebration of Israel at 70 featuring dancers from Israel, Brazil, Canada the United States. Rivkaleh's Fair 11 am – 3 pm - Community dancing and activities for all ages, Judaica and crafts vendors and Israeli food. Festival Performance 3:30 pm - Dancers and singers from communities across the United States join together on one stage with special guest dance troupes from Israel, Brazil and Canada.

$18 per person; $12 Seniors and Students. $15 Groups of 15 or more. Click HERE to access the registration form or call 917-689-7677.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Educational Campus - Amsterdam Avenue @ West 65th Street, NYC (opposite Lincoln Center)

Saturday, April 21 - 9:00 AM Shabbat services with special guest former New York Congressman the Honorable Steve Israel on "Inspiring New Members of Congress to Champion the US-Israel Relationship."

Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun @ 125 East 85th Street, NYC

Sunday - April 22, 2018 @ 7:00 PM

See the critically acclaimed film "Ben Gurion, Epilogue." Admission Free.

Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun 125 East 85th Street, NYC

Sunday – June 3, 2018 from 11 AM to 4 PM

Celebrate Israel Parade – This Year's Theme: 70 and Sababa (70 & Awesome)

Once again, AFSI will be marching in the parade. All are invited to join us. Contact Ilene@afsi.org in order to register with AFSI.

The Parade route runs up Manhattan's Fifth Avenue from 57th to 74th Streets -

RAIN OR SHINE. Info on the Israel Day Concert in Central Park (not affiliated with the Parade) can be found HERE. Please note the Concert site may not yet have updated information for 2018.

Thursday – May 3, 2018 @ 7 PM

Honoring the 70th Anniversary of the State of Israel: A Musical Celebration

Featuring Chief Cantor Yitzchak Meir Helfgot, Chief Cantor of the Israel Defense Forces, Shai Abramson, Maestro Russell Ger, Park East Choir, and the children of the Rabbi Arthur Schneier Park East Day School. Prices: $50 concert ticket; $75 VIP Seat. Click HERE to reserve your seat

Park East Synagogue @ 163 East 67th Street, NYC