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February 2006

These Israelis had come to work with the people who are supposed to be their enemies.
- Art Gish, CPT

In this issue:

Flying One’s True Colors

- by Glenn Edward Witmer, Page 1

Peace Among the Olive Trees

“Israeli soldiers drove up and walked toward us with their semi-automatic rifles ready.”
- by Art Gish, CPT, Page 2

It’s Not the Olive Trees

“Both sides agree that it is Israelis who are damaging vineyards and plantations.”
- by Amira Hass, page 2

Israeli Military Invades CPT Apartment, Arrests Team

Computers, Cameras, and Cell Phones Stolen
- CPT Release, page 3

Toward a Theologically Correct Judas? Two Views:

  1. “No Christian… will ever forget the picture of the contemptible traitor who kisses Jesus.”
    - by Uri Avnery, page 4
  2. “This denigration of Judaism is what has recently been called the 'teaching of contempt'.”
    - by Clifford Longley: BBC’s Thought for the Day, page 5

Where is the Arab Media Outrage?

“Some sort of violent reaction in response to even worse actions should be expected and accepted.”
- Dr. Khaled Batarfi, Saudi Arabia, page 6

King Urges Christian Leaders to Stand Together to Protect Jerusalem

- The Jordan Times, page 7

You may write to the editor at: office@mennojerusalem.org

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The following item is taken from the February issue of The Word on the Street, a new e-zine from First-century Nazareth Village.

A Date… with History

A 2,000-year-old date seed planted about a year ago has sprouted and is now over a foot tall…
- page 7

Request your own monthly e-mailed copy by writing to info@nazarethvillage.com