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Myths of the Arab-Israeli Conflict

1:05 PM, Jun 7, 2011 • By HASSAN MNEIMNEH

There is no fundamental reason to resist Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's demand that Israel be recognized as a Jewish state, despite its sizable Palestinian population.

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Syrian Workers in Lebanon — and the Future of the Arab World

5:35 PM, Mar 31, 2011 • By LEE SMITH

Beirut 

For the last several days, Syrian workers have gathered in front of their embassy here to demonstrate on behalf of the embattled regime in Damascus. Pity those poor wage laborers who have no choice but to wave the flag, lest they lose the privilege that entitles them to piece together a measly living in a country where they’re largely condemned.

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The Return of the Ottomans

The Return of the Ottomans

The sick man of Europe is back and causing ­trouble again.

Jun 28, 2010, Vol. 15, No. 39 • By LEE SMITH

Beirut

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