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December 17, 2018
Title: Israel: The Start-Up Nation
Topic: Israel
Discussed by Daniel Agranov
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
You might be surprised to discover how many new products are
invented and developed in Israel. We use many of these products on
a daily basis. Also, there are more start-up companies in Israel than anywhere
in the world, per capita.
FACT: More Israeli patents are registered in United States than patents
from Russia, India, and China combined.
FACT: Companies with research and development centers in Israel include Apple,
IBM, Microsoft, Google, HP, and even John Deer!
FACT: Cell phones and flash drives originated in Israel.
Daniel Agranov, with Israel’s Consulate Office in Houston, gives some more
statistics and numbers concerning the wonderful country of Israel. “Just 60
years ago, the land of Israel was dying – literally. It was desert land, dry and
empty. Now, it is blooming and vibrant – all thanks to Israeli scientists,”
Daniel says.
Listen in to hear how do cherry tomatoes, super cows, and Warren Buffet come in
to play!
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April 11, 2018
Title: Israel: The Start-Up Nation
Topic: Israel
Discussed by Daniel Agranov
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
You might be surprised to discover how many new products are
invented and developed in Israel. We use many of these products on
a daily basis. Also, there are more start-up companies in Israel than anywhere
in the world, per capita.
FACT: More Israeli patents are registered in United States than patents
from Russia, India, and China combined.
FACT: Companies with research and development centers in Israel include Apple,
IBM, Microsoft, Google, HP, and even John Deer!
FACT: Cell phones and flash drives originated in Israel.
Daniel Agranov, with Israel’s Consulate Office in Houston, gives some more
statistics and numbers concerning the wonderful country of Israel. “Just 60
years ago, the land of Israel was dying – literally. It was desert land, dry and
empty. Now, it is blooming and vibrant – all thanks to Israeli scientists,”
Daniel says.
Listen in to hear how do cherry tomatoes, super cows, and Warren Buffet come in
to play!
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April 8, 2015
Title: It's a Bad Deal
Topic: Iran Deal Just Bad
Discussed by Ambassador Meir Shlomo
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
When you see a good deal, you better grab it quick. But, if your gut tells
you it’s a bad deal, walk away. Ambassador Meir Shlomo discusses the deal on the
table between Israel and Iran. The ultimate goal is to prevent Iran from
obtaining nuclear weapons, but Ambassador Shlomo says, “Unfortunately, this deal
doesn’t do the trick.” Listen in as he explains in more detail why Israel is
opposed to this deal. “The centrifuges keep spinning and the sanctions are
melting.”
Remember the North Korean deal from 30 years ago? We tried to keep them from
having nuclear weapons, but a piece of paper didn’t stop them! What makes the
world leaders think Iran will be any different? “I can’t see anything stop them
(Iran) from breaking the agreement,” Ambassador Shlomo says. In the eyes of
Israelis, the proposed deal with Iran is dangerous. Why? Will other countries
around Iran, such as Saudi Arabia, want to obtain nuclear weapons as well,
either for protection or to use against us?
Without a deal, some say the only alternative is war. Ambassador Shlomo says,
“We are more interested than any other country in the world to have a deal. To
have peace. But it has to be a good deal for everyone. Preventing Iran from
going nuclear is a must. We still have time and should wait for what is best.”
For more information about issues in The Middle East and to see how you can
help, click [here].
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March 23, 2015
Title: Israel: The Start-Up Nation
Topic: Israel
Discussed by Daniel Agranov
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
You might be surprised to discover how many new products are
invented and developed in Israel. We use many of these products on
a daily basis. Also, there are more start-up companies in Israel than anywhere
in the world, per capita.
FACT: More Israeli patents are registered in United States than patents
from Russia, India, and China combined.
FACT: Companies with research and development centers in Israel include Apple,
IBM, Microsoft, Google, HP, and even John Deer!
FACT: Cell phones and flash drives originated in Israel.
Daniel Agranov, with Israel’s Consulate Office in Houston, gives some more
statistics and numbers concerning the wonderful country of Israel. “Just 60
years ago, the land of Israel was dying – literally. It was desert land, dry and
empty. Now, it is blooming and vibrant – all thanks to Israeli scientists,”
Daniel says.
Listen in to hear how do cherry tomatoes, super cows, and Warren Buffet come in
to play!
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March 12, 2015
Title: Netanyahu Speech Recap
Topic: Israeli Politics
Discussed by Ambassador Meir Shlomo
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
The former mayor of
Shiloh, Israel, was on the What’s UP Program on Friday, March 6, 2015,
discussing the now-famous speech by Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu.
You can find that interview [here].
Today, the Consul General of Israel in Houston, Ambassador Meir Shlomo, sheds
some more light on the issue and discusses how the people in Israel and here in
Houston are reacting to the speech. Does he think the speech will have any
effect on the upcoming elections in Israel?
The Israeli elections are different than American elections. For instance,
Israel has a Parliament comprised of 120 members. Listen in as Ambassador Shlomo
explains how an Israeli election works and what it entails.
Ambassador Shlomo says the timing of the speech is significant in regards to
both the Israel elections and the negotiations with Iran. He says, “At the end
of the day, the goal is to prevent Iran from having nuclear weapons.” It is
imperative that American be a voice for Israel, since Israel is not allowed a
seat at the negotiation table. If nothing else, Netanyahu’s speech reignited
public discussion about Iran having nuclear weapons and what that could mean for
not only Israel, but for the world.
For more on this and other issues concerning Israel, click [here].
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November 21, 2014
Title: Terror in Israel
Topic: Terror in Israel
Discussed by Daniel Agranov
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
The MSM won’t report on it anymore, but nearly every day there is some form
of terror attack on the people of Israel. They target babies, women, men by
themselves, Rabbis in synagogues. These attacks are not usually by guns or
bombs, but rather cars running people over or stabbings. Horrible, unimaginable
deaths.
What is fueling these vicious attacks by Palestinians in Jerusalem? Why is there
so much hatred? Where is the United States during all this? Can the killings be
stopped? If so, how?
Listen in as Deputy Consul Daniel Agranov discusses the recent attacks and why
he believes they are becoming more frequent and violent.
Also, what should
Americans be aware of when traveling to Israel for Christmas or Easter?
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September 12, 2014
Title: Are Terrorists in Your Neighborhood?
Topic: Terrorism
Discussed by Ambassador Meir Shlomo
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
Will
Israel be forced to once again act against the Hamas? Will America? Ambassador
Meir Shlomo says that a solution to rid the world of these terrorists must be
swift. He compares the process to a 12-Step program for AA: Never, ever, ever
make excuses and recognize the problem for what it is.
Ambassador Shlomo says these threats cannot be taken lightly nor ignored,
especially in the United States. They will soon tire of bombing Israel and will
point their missiles upon our borders. In fact, if it were possible, the Hamas
would have launched every missile they had at the US, not Israel. They would
have dug tunnels into the US, not Israel.
Also discussed in the segment with Ambassador Shlomo is the Islamist idealist
and author from the 1940’s, Sayyid Qutb. He has become the philosophical
inspiration for the Hamas, ISIS, and al Qaeda. After living in the US for two
years with an American family, Sayyid Qutb said, “I hate those Westerners and
despise them!” Nice role model.
Last thought (but listen to the segment to hear the rest of the story!):
Ambassador Shlomo says that Islamist extremist terrorist groups do not wish to
destroy us because they do not understand us. It’s actually the complete
opposite. They know how good we are. They know we give people hope and freedom.
They hate that! They don’t want their sympathizers to know the truth about us,
so they spew hatred and lies and twist the facts so even those within our own
borders will believe them! They want one race, one religion, one nation for the
entire world.
Ok, this is the final thought (but STILL listen to the segment to hear the rest
of the story!): Boko Haram literally means “Enough with Western Education”. Yes,
that is what it means. Do you still think they are a peaceful, loving people?
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July 11, 2014
Title: Israel PM Says Gaza Offensive to Intensify as Rockets Fly
Topic: Israel
Discussed by Ambassador Meir Shlomo
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has hinted at a possible ground
incursion into the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip due to intensified campaign air
strikes.
“We have decided to intensify even further our attacks on Hamas and other terror
organizations in Gaza,” Netanyahu said in a text message, as barrages of rockets
from Gaza reached as far as 88 miles (142 -kilometers) into Israeli territory.
“The military is prepared for all options.”
Gaza militants began bombarding southern Israel after the kidnapping and killing
of three Israeli teenagers led to an Israeli roundup of Hamas operatives in the
West Bank. The attacks increased after the suspected revenge killing of a
Palestinian teenager in Jerusalem. The killing has set off clashes between Arab
protesters and Israeli police.
Netanyahu has blamed the killings of the three Israeli teenagers on Hamas, which
has neither confirmed nor denied involvement. Israel, like the U.S. and the
European Union, considers Hamas a terrorist organization.
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June 16, 2014
Title: Israel and the Future
Topic: Israel
Discussed by Ambassador Meir Shlomo
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
Part 1 of 2
Where are Arabs truly free – with access to healthcare, education, and voting rights? With a new Israeli President, what steps are next?
Israeli Ambassador, Meir Shlomo, discusses where Arabs have been fleeing since 1948 and why.
Also, if you would like to hear more from Ambassador Shlomo, get tickets to hear him speak this Tuesday night in the Spring, TX area. Log on to www.CherryTreeGOP.org and click on “meetings” for more information.
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Title: Part 2 of 2
Topic: Israel
Discussed by Ambassador Meir Shlomo
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
Negotiating with leaders who despise you, some who refuse to acknowledge you even exist, is akin to trying to get a toddler to take a nap. They just won’t listen. They holler and scream. They throw things. They yell “no no no!!” They will drag out the inevitable as long as possible.
The only difference in the two is that the toddler will eventually give in (most of the time, anyway). As a “parent”, we must not back down.
However, many believe that a two-state solution is the only viable answer to peace for Israel. Listen in as Ambassador Shlomo discusses how everything – from business and commerce to even new cell phones and cancer research – will be affected if we allow “them” to win in the fight over Israel.
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May 1, 2014
Title: Their Way or the Highway
Topic: Israel
Discussed by Ambassador Meir Shlomo
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
In America, we have the right to a trial by jury (7th Amendment) and we do
not allow slavery (13th Amendment). However, under Jihad law, citizens do not
have the right to a trial by jury and there is most definitely involuntary
servant hood and even slavery. These are just two of the extremes in which Hamas
has control over “their people”.
There is simply no negotiating with them. They want all Jews – and everyone who
doesn’t submit to Islam – dead. Period. It is their way or the highway (to
death).
Recently, the Palestinian Authority abruptly joined forces with Hamas,
requesting a sit-down with Israeli negotiators. Ambassador Meir Shlomo, with Israel’s Consulate Office in Houston, explains why Israel declined to meet with them.
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February 17, 2014
Title: A Big Day is Coming
Topic: Iran
Discussed by Ambassador Meir Shlomo
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
Part 1 of 2
Iran has very good
negotiators. We should NOT underestimate them. On February 18,
2014, Iran and P5+1 are expected to meet in Vienna to begin negotiations toward
a permanent agreement to dismantle the Iranian nuclear plan.
What steps were taken to bring Iran to the negotiating table?
Ambassador Meir Shlomo, with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston, discusses this important issue because they could directly influence the outcome.
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Title: Part 2 of 2
Topic: Iran
Discussed by Ambassador Meir Shlomo
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
Iran may a third world country,
but they have taken advantage of nuclear weapons and the power they hold
worldwide with the oil industry. There is one thing that is non-negotiable,
according to Ambassador: remove ALL nuclear weapons from Iran. Period.
Civilians are in danger. Lives are at stake. Failure to close down their nuclear
reactors is simply not an option.
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August 14, 2013
Title: New Iranian Leader: Friend of Foe?
Topic: Israel
Discussed by Ambassador Meir Shlomo
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
Ambassador Shlomo
discusses the new Iranian Leader. Is he going to be a friend or foe?
Iran must be judged by its actions alone, not by its words. There is an old
saying: “What you do speaks so loudly I cannot hear what you are saying.”
These words ring true about the new leader in Iran. In just two months, they
have installed 7,000 additional centrifuges. With the majority of their
population centered within 30 miles, one bomb could mean the end to Israel.
Iranian leaders speak of the destruction of Israel.
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November 21, 2012
Title: Is It Time For Israel Flush Out Hamas' Pipes?
Topic: Israel
Discussed by Ambassador Meir Shlomo
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
What types of weapons are being smuggled into Gaza to be used against the
innocent civilians in Israel?
How are they being smuggled? About how many of these weapons have been smuggled
in the last year?
How many people came out to show their support for Israel and remind Houston
that Israel wants peace?
What is the Iron Dome and how is it helping the Israeli's? How is it possible
that Palestinians are not harming their own citizens when there is video proof
of such atrocities?
What can our listeners to do help spread the truth about the conflict in Israel
with the Palestinians in Gaza?
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November 16, 2012
Title: Where Would You Hide If You Only Had 15 Seconds?
Topic: Israel
Discussed by Maya Kadosh
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
The USA today published an
article where they called terrorists in Gaza "anti-Israel terrorists" - Is that
the first time a major news really has referred to those firing the rockets from
the Gaza into Israel as terrorists?
Do the citizens of Israel really have 16 seconds form the moment a missile is
detected to when it hits the ground? Even though the anti-Israeli terrorists
have already fired hundreds of rockets, missiles and mortars - how many do they
have left?
Israel is a land and a people. The history of the Jewish people, and its roots
in the Land of Israel, spans some 35 centuries. In this land, its cultural,
national and religious identity was formed; here, its physical presence has been
maintained unbroken throughout the centuries, even after the majority was forced
into exile. With the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948, Jewish
independence, lost almost 2,000 years earlier, was renewed.
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October 26, 2012
Title: 160 Rockets Later - Has Israel Reached The Boiling Point?
Topic: Israel
Discussed by Ambassador Meir Shlomo
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
Over 160 rockets and
mortars have been fired into Israel just since October 1st, 2012 - What does
this do to the lives of your countrymen in Israel?
Would we here in the U.S tolerate one rocket, two rockets, ten to twenty five?
What would we demand of our leaders? Would we want them to just go bow down?
Would we want a military strike?
Do these cowardly militant terrorists fire into Israel form clearly defined
military positions? Or rather from behind women and children? How about firing
missiles from inside apartment complexes?
Ambassador Shlomo, Israel is painted in the media as the instigator of conflict,
the problem, the stumbling block towards peace - is that true?
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Title: 160 Rockets Later - Has Israel Reached The Boiling Point?
Topic: Israel
Discussed by Ambassador Meir Shlomo
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
Over 160 rockets and
mortars have been fired into Israel just since October 1st, 2012 - What does
this do to the lives of your countrymen in Israel?
Would we here in the U.S tolerate one rocket, two rockets, ten to twenty five?
What would we demand of our leaders? Would we want them to just go bow down?
Would we want a military strike?
Do these cowardly militant terrorists fire into Israel form clearly defined
military positions? Or rather from behind women and children? How about firing
missiles from inside apartment complexes?
Ambassador Shlomo, Israel is painted in the media as the instigator of conflict,
the problem, the stumbling block towards peace - is that true?
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July 6, 2012
Title: Is The Clock Ticking On A Nuclear Iran?
Topic: Iran
Discussed by Ambassador Meir Shlomo
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
Part 1 of 2
Is the headline that reads "Is The Clock Ticking On A Nuclear Iran" correct? Is it their goal to get the upper hand?
Do they want to get the power to destroy the Saturday children and then the Sunday children? Is the world allowing, better yet, enabling Iran to proceed with its nuclear ambition goals?
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Title: Part 2 of 2
Topic: Iran
Discussed by Ambassador Meir Shlomo
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
When a country reneges time and time again, what recourses do peace loving nations like the USA, Israel, and the UK have?
Have the madmen in Iran stated that their goal is to wipe every Jew off the face of the earth?
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July 5, 2012
Title: Is The Clock Ticking On A Nuclear Iran
Topic: Iran
Discussed by Ambassador Meir Shlomo
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
Part 1 of 2
Is the headline that reads "is the clock ticking on a nuclear Iran"
correct? Is it their goal to get the upper hand?
Is it their goal to get the power to destroy first the Saturday children and
then the Sunday children? Is the world allowing, better yet, ENABLING Iran to
proceed with its nuclear ambitious goals?
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Title: Part 2 of 2
Topic: Iran
Discussed by Ambassador Meir Shlomo
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
When a country reneges time and time again, what recourse do peace loving
nations like the USA, Israel, and the UK have?
Have the madmen in Iran stated that their goal is to wipe every Jew off the face
of the earth?
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May 30, 2012
Title: Does Israel Doubt Iran's "Peaceful" Intentions With Its Nuclear Program?
Topic: Iran
Discussed by Maya Kadosh
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
Part 1 of 2
Does Israel doubt Iran's "peaceful" nuclear intentions?
What should the world
leaders do?
What were Netanyahu's comments on the menacing words uttered by the Iranian
Chief of Staff?
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Title: Part 2 of 2
Topic: Iran
Discussed by Maya Kadosh
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
Is it common knowledge amongst world leaders that Iran has been enriching
nuclear material?
Is it common knowledge amongst world leaders that Iran has an underground
nuclear facility capable of making bombs? Is it common knowledge amongst world
leaders that Iran is committed to the annihilation of Israel?
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April 19, 2012
Title: Does Israel Have The Right To Exist?
Topic: Israel
Discussed by Ambassador Meir Shlomo
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
Part 1 of 2
Special guest Ambassador Meir Shlomo answers:
Why does Israel have the right to exist? Does the WESTERN world recognize this
right?
In Israel, non Jews have the same rights as Jews - should
Jews be allowed the same rights in other countries, especially Muslim countries?
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Title: Part 2 of 2
Topic: Israel
Discussed by Ambassador Meir Shlomo
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
How important is America to
Israel?
How important is Israel to America?
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March 27, 2012
Title: The Oh So Noble UNHRC Cotes To Establish a fact Finding Mission On The Effects of Settlements on the Palestinian People - Are They INSANE?
Topic: Middle East
Discussed by Ambassador Meir Shlomo
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
Part 1 of 2
Special guest
Ambassador Meir Schlomo answers:
For our listeners all across the county, what is the UNRHC?
What is the intended purpose of a "Fact Finding Mission on the Influence of
Settlements of Palestinians"?
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Title: Part 2 of 2
Topic: Middle East
Discussed by Ambassador Meir Shlomo
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
Can the Palestinians have it both ways? Cooperation with Israel and at the same time initiate political clashes in the international arena?
Is turning to international bodies a breach of Israeli Palestinian agreements? How so?
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March 14, 2012
Title: Dear Israel, we hope those 170+ rockets we sent over the weekend had casualties, cheers! Love, the Muslim Militants Next Door.
Topic: Israel
Discussed by Ambassador Meir Shlomo
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
Please help us understand the gravity of the situation - were the
rockets that were fired into southern Israel a serious threat?
What do you think the citizens of Houston, Texas would do if a 170 rockets were fired from south of the border and 520,000 people
had to spend the weekend in bomb shelters?
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February 2, 2012
Title: Remembrance and Beyond – The Victims of the Holocaust.
Topic: Israel
Discussed by Ambassador Meir Shlomo
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
Part 1 of 3
Can Americans truly understand what the Jewish population and others went through as they suffered through the ghettos and the concentration camps?
What are a couple of ways to draw a lesson out of the tragic event?
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Title: Part 2 of 3
Topic: Israel
Discussed by Ambassador Meir Shlomo
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
Did the leaders prior to WWII, even after seeing Hitler pounding his fists alongside his fiery speeches, simply not take him seriously?
Are leaders around the world today, including President Obama, not taking the madman from Iran seriously?
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Title: Part 3 of 3
Topic: Israel
Discussed by Ambassador Meir Shlomo
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
Have you been stationed to portions of America other than Boston and Houston?
Tell us about some of the inventions made in Israel, and does Israel export many products to the USA?
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October 21, 2011
Title: Abducted Israeli soldier Galid Shalit, saved by trading 1027 Terrorists for one IDF soldier
Topic: Israel
Discussed by Sara Kass
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
What would you give for the release of your father, brother, or husband if he was held
by terrorists?
Would you trade one convicted murderer?
How would you want your brother, father, or husband to be treated?
How would you treat the convicted murderer?
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September 21, 2010
Title: ROSH HASHANAH
Topic: Jewish Holidays
Discussed by Caren Panzer
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
A Best of Segment.....
Join Terry Lowry and guest Karen Panzer as they discuss Rosh Hashanah. In Jewish custom, Rosh Hashanah is a time to begin introspection, looking back at the mistakes of the past year and planning the changes to make in the New Year. What are some of the traditions of Rosh Hashanah? Is it similar to the American midnight drinking bash and daytime football games?
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September 10, 2010
Title: Two State Solution For Peace In The Middle East Segment 1 of 2
Topic: Israel: The Peace Process
Discussed by Ambassador Meir Shlomo
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
The new Consul General for Israel to the Southwest, Meir Shlomo, discusses the current Peace Process. Which is better for the country of Israel: a One-State Solution or a Two-State Solution?
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Title: Two State Solution For Peace In The Middle East Segment 2 of 2
Topic: Israel: The Peace Process
Discussed by Ambassador Meir Shlomo
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
Meir Shlomo has 29 years of experience in Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, recently completing a four-year term as the Head of Mission at the Consulate General of Israel to New England. As Consul General, Mr. Shlomo
spearheaded Israel’s political and public diplomacy campaigns at prestigious universities, such as Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Brown University.
Prior to that, Mr. Shlomo served as the head of the Foreign Ministry’s Hasbara Division, responsible for Israel’s public diplomacy campaign throughout all of its missions across the globe. He has served in Israeli embassies and consulates in Boston, India, Denmark, Peru, and El Salvador.
Mr. Shlomo has a Bachelor’s degree in political science from Tel Aviv University (summa cum laude) and a Master’s degree in mass communication from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He speaks Hebrew, English, and Spanish.
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June 7, 2010
Title: THE RIGHT TO DEFEND Part 1 of 2
Topic: Israel’s Right to Intercept
Discussed by Consul General of Israel Asher Yarden
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
Would the US allow Mexico to shoot the second rocket into California or Texas? NO! They’d be blasting Mexico to bits! Israeli’s have endured thousands upon thousands of rockets being blasted on them for the last decade. They’ve finally said enough is enough and they're being punished and condemned for it.
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Title: THE RIGHT TO DEFEND Part 2 of 2
Topic: Israel’s Right to Intercept
Discussed by Consul General of Israel Asher Yarden
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
Asher Yarden is the Consul General of Israel in Houston. For more information on how you can help spread the truth about Israel, log on to houston.mfa.gov.il (do not use www)
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September 15, 2009
Title: ROSH HASHANAH A Best of Segment
Topic: Old Topic - A Best of Segment
Discussed by Caren Panzer
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
In Jewish custom Rosh Hashanah, is a time to begin introspection, looking back at the mistakes of the past year and planning the changes to make in the New Year. What are some of the traditions of Rosh Hashanah? Is it similar to the American midnight drinking bash and daytime football games?
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August 14, 2009
Title: HOW CAN WE SUPPORT ISRAEL? FIRST, YOU MUST KNOW THE TRUTH! Part 1 of 2
Topic: Old Topic - A Best of Segment
Discussed by Consul General of Israel Asher Yarden
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
Does Israel desire peace with the Palestinians and its other neighbors? What conditions has the new Israeli government stated? Is there a difference in statement made publicly in Arabic and English?
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Title: HOW CAN WE SUPPORT ISRAEL? FIRST, YOU MUST KNOW THE TRUTH! Part 2 of 2
Topic: Old Topic - A Best of Segment
Discussed by Consul General of Israel Asher Yarden
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
Is a two-state solution possible for Israel how can you, as a listener of The What’s UP Radio Program, help support Israel in the short, mid, and long-term for lasting peace?
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May 18, 2009
Title: HOW CAN WE SUPPORT ISRAEL? FIRST, WE MUST KNOW THE TRUE FACTS. Part 1 of 2
Topic: Israel
Discussed by Consul General of Israel Asher Yarden
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
Does Israel desire peace with the Palestinians and its other neighbors? What conditions has the new Israeli government stated? Is there a difference in statements made publicly in Arabic and in English? Guest Asher Yarden in the Consul General of Israel to the Southwest and is based here in Houston.
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Title: HOW CAN WE SUPPORT ISRAEL? FIRST, WE MUST KNOW THE TRUE FACTS. Part 2 of 2
Topic: Israel
Discussed by Consul General of Israel Asher Yarden
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
Is a two-state solution possible for Israel? How can you, as a listener of The What’s UP Radio Program, help support Israel in the short, mid, and long-term for lasting peace?
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February 9, 2009
Title: IMPORTANT ELECTIONS TOMORROW IN ISRAEL
Topic: Israel
Discussed by Consul General of Israel Asher Yarden
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
The Consul General for Israel to the SW, Asher Yader, discusses the upcoming elections in Israel and their importance.
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January 14, 2009
Title: THE OTHER SIDE OF THE STORY Part 1 of 2
Topic: Israel
Discussed by Consul General of Israel Asher Yarden
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
Guest Asher Yarden was born and raised in Israel and has served as the Consul General of Israel to the Southwest for the past two years. Consul General Yarden speaks frankly today concerning the terror that is present in God’s Holy Land, Israel. Log onto www.cfoic.com for more information on how you can help.
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Title: THE OTHER SIDE OF THE STORY Part 2 of 2
Topic: Israel
Discussed by Consul General of Israel Asher Yarden
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
Guest Asher Yarden was born and raised in Israel and has served as the Consul General of Israel to the Southwest for the past two years. Consul General Yarden speaks frankly today concerning the terror that is present in God’s Holy Land, Israel. Log onto www.cfoic.com for more information on how you can help.
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October 1, 2008
Title: ROSH HASHANAH A Best of Segment
Topic: Jewish Holidays
Discussed by Caren Panzer
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
Join Terry Lowry and guest Karen Panzer as they discuss Rosh Hashanah. In Jewish custom Rosh Hashanah, is a time to begin introspection, looking back at the mistakes of the past year and planning the changes to make in the New Year. What are some of the traditions of Rosh Hashanah? Is it similar to the American midnight drinking bash and daytime football games?
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September 24, 2007
Title: Israel’s Security Cabinet Declares Gaza Hostile Territory
Topic: Israel
Discussed by Consul General of Israel Asher Yarden
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
The Israeli Security Cabinet declared the Gaza a hostile territory. This action is in response to the continued Kassam rocket fire from the Gaza Strip at Sderot and other communities near the Gaza Strip. The terrorist organization, Hamas, has taken control of the Gaza and turned it into a staging area to attack the country and citizens of Israel.
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Title: THE VIOLENCE AGAINST INNOCENT CIVILIANS IN ISRAEL NEEDS TO STOP!
Topic: Israel
Discussed by Caren Panzer
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
With heavy heart, Caron Panzer explains the unbearable situation Israeli civilians are now living. The ongoing attacks by terrorist organizations, which are part of the Palestinian government headed by the Hamas, has been relentless. It is important to understand that the Israeli government has shown restraint in the last two months. Israel left the Gaza strip in order to give the Palestinians the possibility to create a normal life and not to attack Israel. The violence against innocent civilians in Israel needs to stop.
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May 22, 2007
Title: THE VIOLENCE AGAINST INNOCENT CIVILIANS IN ISRAEL NEEDS TO STOP!
Topic: Israel
Discussed by Caren Panzer
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
With heavy heart, Caron Panzer explains the unbearable situation Israeli civilians are now living. The ongoing attacks by terrorist organizations, which are part of the Palestinian government headed by the Hamas, has been relentless. It is important to understand that the Israeli government has shown restraint in the last two months. Israel left the Gaza strip in order to give the Palestinians the possibility to create a normal life and not to attack Israel. The violence against innocent civilians in Israel needs to stop.
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May 4, 2007
Title: WE MUST WATCH OVER ISRAEL NOW
Topic: Israel
Discussed by Caren Panzer
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
Caren Panzer, Press Officer with the Israeli Consulate Office in Houston, gives a report on Israel. What can you do to help?
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February 2, 2007
Title: FIRST THE SATURDAY PEOPLE THEN THE SUNDAY PEOPLE
Topic: Islamo Nazis
Discussed by Caren Panzer
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
Caren Panzer, with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston, explains the differences between the Hamas and the Shiites.
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September 20, 2006
Title: ROSH HASHANAH
Topic: Jewish Holidays
Discussed by Caren Panzer
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
Join Terry Lowry and guest Karen Panzer as they discuss Rosh Hashanah. In Jewish custom Rosh Hashanah, is a time to begin introspection, looking back at the mistakes of the past year and planning the changes to make in the New Year. What are some of the traditions of Rosh Hashanah? Is it similar to the American midnight drinking bash and daytime football games?
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August 2, 2006
Title: TO LOSE ONE WAY MEANS CEASE EXISTING
Topic: Israel
Discussed by Caren Panzer
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
Where is the condemnation from the UN exposing the use of “human shields” by the Jihadiots? To learn more and to find ways to help our friends visit houston.mfa.gov.il
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August 1, 2006
Title: THE WORLD WITHOUT ZIONISM
Topic: Israel
Discussed by Paul Rockower
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
Should we take hateful speech at face value? Are the words spoken by the President of Iran shared by most Muslims worldwide?
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July 31, 2006
Title: WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE EXPLOSIVE SITUATION IN ISRAEL TODAY?
Topic: Current Events
Discussed by Consul General of Israel Asher Yarden
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
Who is responsible for the explosive situation in Israel? Iran? The U.N.? The radical Shiite Muslims group Hezbollah? Russia? France? Hamas supporters in Gaza? The Hamas attacked Israel on their southern front. Then, the Hezballah fired at least 70 rockets into Northern Israel from Lebanon, and then attacked solders, killing 8 and capturing 2. Israel has every right to reply with an “iron fist”. Send us your comments at www.TerryLowry.com
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July 26, 2006
Title: ISRAEL TODAY
Topic: Israel
Discussed by Caren Panzer
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
Let’s look at Governments: Has Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Iran, Indonesia, Pakistan, India recognized Israel as a state with the right to exist? Israel has the right to exist and to defend itself and its citizens.
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July 20, 2006
Title: WHY IS ISRAEL DEFENDING ITSELF?
Topic: Israel
Discussed by Caren Panzer
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
Note: Correct web address for Israel's Consulate Office in Houston, houston.mfa.gov.il How many, what kind, where are they fired from; what damage, loss of life, injuries? Where do they get the rockets? Are they terrorists? Are they cowards? Great resource: Friends of the Israel Defense Forces www.israelsoldiers.org
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July 14, 2006
Title: WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE EXPLOSIVE SITUATION IN ISRAEL TODAY?
Topic: Current Events
Discussed by Consul General of Israel Asher Yarden
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
Who is responsible for the explosive situation in Israel? Iran? The U.N.? The radical Shiite Muslims group Hezbollah? Russia? France? Hamas supporters in Gaza? The Hamas attacked Israel on their southern front. Then, the Hezballah fired at least 70 rockets into Northern Israel from Lebanon, and then attacked solders, killing 8 and capturing 2. Israel has every right to reply with an “iron fist”. Send us your comments at www.TerryLowry.com
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July 10, 2006
Title: 1500 ROCKETS FIRED INTO ISRAEL
Topic: Israel
Discussed by Consul General of Israel Asher Yarden
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
What would we demand our leaders do if Islamofacists forced 1500 rockets into the U.S.? What should Israel do to defend it citizens? Should these two answers be different?
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May 22, 2006
Title: SOUTH AFRICA - WHAT'S IT LIKE NOW?
Topic: Reconciliation
Discussed by Paul Rockower
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
The former Press Officer with the Israeli Consulate Office in Houston first comments about Iran as a private citizen and then shares the sights and sounds he witnessed while traveling in South Africa with Rotary International. The Rotary Foundation supports projects that benefit children around the world. Visit www.ROTARY.org to learn more.
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February 10, 2006
Title: WE SAY GOOD-BYE TO A GREAT FRIEND
Topic: Israel
Discussed by Paul Rockower
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
The state of Israel's past, present, and future through the eyes of a great friend, Paul Rockower. This will be the last interview with Paul as the press secretary for Israel's Consulate Office in Houston.
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December 13, 2005
Title: If you don't move, we will do it for you!
Topic: Israel
Discussed by Paul Rockower
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
Recently, the President of Iran told Israelis to move or we will destroy you (paraphrased - not a direct qoute). Paul Rockower, with the Israeli Consulate Office in Houston, discusses the imminent danger of this reality. www.houston.mfa.gv.il
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December 2, 2005
Title: Houston Children Paint Israel
Topic: Israel
Discussed by Debra Winograd
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
Five hundred elementary, middle school and high school students have created drawings and paintings in memory of an Israeli student killed by a Hamas terrorists in the Gaza. Their drawings and paintings will be on display Sunday, December the 4th at 3:00pm at the Jewish Community Center, 5601 S. Braeswood.
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November 1, 2005
Title: The world without Zionism
Topic: Israel
Discussed by Paul Rockower
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
Should hateful speech be taken at face value? Are the words spoken by the President of Iran shared by most Muslims worldwide?
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October 10, 2005
Title: Five Years of Palestinian Violence and Terror
Topic: Terrorism
Discussed by Paul Rockower
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
Paul Rockower discusses how the dreams for peace disintigrated into a nightmare of violence for Israelis. During the last 5 years, 1,060 Israelis have been murdered and 6,089 were wounded. Since September 2004, 3,530 terrorist attacks were perpetrated.
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August 18, 2005
Title: Saying goodbye to an old friend.
Topic: Israel
Discussed by Counsel General Yael Ravia Zadok
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
The "monkey" is now on the backs of the Palestinian Authority to stop the rocket attacks. And we say goodbye to Consul General Ravia Zadok.
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August 15, 2005
Title: Saying goodbye to a true friend
Topic: Israel
Discussed by Counsel General Yael Ravia Zadok
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
The "monkey" is now on the backs of the Palestinian Authority to stop the rocket attacks. And we say goodbye to Consul General Ravia Zadok.
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August 11, 2005
Title: The West Bank and Gaza Strip
Topic: Israel
Discussed by Paul Rockower
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
The West Bank and the Gaza Strip from 1948 to today...Who lives there and why? Should "they" move? What about terrorist attacks? While you are at it- move the bones too! From the perspective of the press officer with the Consul General of Israel to the Southwest.
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July 25, 2005
Title: The West Bank and the Gaza Strip
Topic: Israel
Discussed by Paul Rockower
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
The West Bank and the Gaza Strip from 1948 to today...Who lives there and why? Should "they" move? What about terrorist attacks? While you are at it- move the bones too! From the perspective of the press officer with the Consul General of Israel to the Southwest.
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July 7, 2005
Title: Who is the Aggressor: Israel or the terrorists?
Topic: Terrorism
Discussed by Dana Kursh
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
Dana Kursh, Vice Consul of Israel to the Southwest, gives the facts: Terrorists launched over 280 Qassam Rockets at Israeli citizens and towns between February 8 and May 30, 2005.
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June 13, 2005
Title: Is Israel the Aggressor?
Topic: Israel
Discussed by Dana Kursh
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
Who is the aggressor in the war on terror in Israel? Dana Kursh, Vice Consul of Israel to the Southwest, exposes the rest of the story: Terrorists have launched over 280 Qassam rockets at Israeli citizens and towns between Feb. 8 and May 30, 2005.
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April 15, 2005
Title: Prime Minister Ariel Sharon rules out attacking Iran
Topic: Israel
Discussed by Counsel General Yael Ravia Zadok
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
Will Israel attack Iran's nuclear program? Is Israel giving away land God gave to them? These and other questions are answered by the Consul General Yael Ravia Zadock.
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April 14, 2005
Title: Prime Minister Ariel Sharon rules out attacking Iran
Topic: Israel
Discussed by Counsel General Yael Ravia Zadok
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
Will Isreal attack Iran's nuclear program? Is Israel giving away land God gave them? These and other questions are answered by the Consul General Yael Ravia Zadock.
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February 23, 2005
Title: How Americans support Israel
Topic: Israel
Discussed by Paul Rockower
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
How would you respond to questions asked of you concerning Israel and the Palestinian Authority? Do you know who is blocking the road to peace in Israel? Will there ever be peace in Israel?
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January 12, 2005
Title: Who is this President Elect Abbas?
Topic: Israel
Discussed by Counsel General Yael Ravia Zadok
with Israel's Consulate Office in Houston (Houston Embassy)
Consul General of Israel to the Southwest Yael Ravia-Zadock discusses the leader-elect Abbas. What will he do, not just what will he say?
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