ADL Headlines: A Bi-Weekly News Bulletin from the Anti-Defamation League

Mel Gibson's Apology Accepted -- For Now Bush, Blair Commended For Practical Approach To Resolve Crisis Kofi Annan Urged: Don't Rush To Judge Israel Jerusalem Journal: For Israel’s Displaced, Life Goes On Treasury Urged to Take Action Against Hezbollah Web Site Advocating for Israel: ADL in Action Media Watch August 03, 2006      Security Awareness in the Aftermath of Seattle Shootings In the aftermath of the shooting attack on Seattle’s Jewish federation, ADL has held a series of briefings with law enforcement and Jewish communal institutions and synagogues across the country -- reviewing security and ensuring that the proper procedures are in place for assessing security threats. A leader in security awareness guidance for synagogues, Jewish institutions and communities, the League has updated and redistributed its comprehensive online handbook designed to help security planners at all types of institutions. Protecting Jewish Institutions In the News: Seattle Times Seattle Post-Intelligencer Albuquerque Philadelphia Boston Washington, DC New Jersey National (Forward)     Anti-Semitism In The Arab World Cartoon of the Week Ad-Dustur, July 31, 2006 (Jordan) Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert holds a watering can filled with blood, as U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice flies in with a sign that says, “The New Middle East.” Click to Enlarge Mel Gibson's Apology Accepted -- For Now Faced with a storm of criticism for anti-Semitic remarks during a DUI arrest, actor Mel Gibson apologized a second time and said he was prepared to meet with Jewish leaders. After condemning Gibson’s first apology as “unremorseful and insufficient,” ADL National Director Abraham H. Foxman accepted the second, but with a caveat. “I’m still skeptical,” said Foxman. “These are still words from his handlers - the same people who brought you the first statement that didn’t acknowledge his anti-Semitism.”  More >> In the News: Op-Eds: Mel Gibson’s Apology Accepted -- For Now (New York Post) Gibson Must Confront Disease of Bigotry (NY Jewish Week) Stories New York Times USA Today Washington Post AP Bush, Blair Commended For Practical Approach To Resolve Crisis President George W. Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair were commended for their “wise and practical approach” to resolving the conflict in the Middle East.   More >> Kofi Annan Urged: Don't Rush To Judge Israel The League called on U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan to retract his "shocking accusation" that the Israel Defense Forces engaged in the "apparent deliberate targeting" of four U.N. military observers tragically killed July 25 during in an Israeli bombardment of Hezbollah positions in south Lebanon.   More >> Jerusalem Journal: For Israel’s Displaced, Life Goes On At first glance, Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, Netanya and Beersheba look normal. The cafes are filled and the streets are teeming with people. But looking closely you notice that many are glued to radios and fixated on the news. The crowds are a result of the fact that about a third of the country has been displaced. They are refugees.   More >> Treasury Urged to Take Action Against Hezbollah Web Site ADL has called on the U.S. Treasury Department to take action against any U.S. companies that provide Internet hosting to Al-Manar TV, the Lebanon-based satellite television station operated by the terrorist group Hezbollah.   More >> Advocating for Israel: ADL in Action Around the country, ADL regional offices have continued to mobilize support for the embattled state of Israel with community gatherings, ad campaigns in major newspapers, congressional letter writing campaigns, briefings with Israeli officials and other initiatives and events. At the national level, the League raised awareness of bi-partisan support for Israel with an ad in The New York Times, part of a series of advocacy on the dangerous situation facing the Jewish state.  More >> Media Watch Op-Eds: Proportionality in the War in Lebanon (Haaretz) Israel's northern cities and towns have continuously been under threat of missile attacks, especially as Hezbollah amassed an arsenal in the years since Israel left southern Lebanon. If not dealt with by Israel, Hezbollah would have evolved into a far greater threat to the fundamental security of Israel.  Human Rights Watch: Irrelevant, Immoral on Mideast Conflict (New York Sun) Human Rights Watch should be viewed for what it is, at least when it comes to the struggle in the Middle East that may determine not only the future of the State of Israel but of mankind itself: irrelevant or immoral. Iraq War: Is it Good for Jews, and Israel? (Moment Magazine) It depends on how the war turns out. It depends on how the growing Shiite threat to Israel and the West is handled. It depends on whether there is a serious effort to sustain forces of democracy and reform in the region. Israel Fights For Its Existence (Tampa Tribune) Once again, Israel finds itself fighting against an enemy that is intent on destroying the tiny Jewish state. Letters: No 'Hate Crime Probe' for Mel Gibson (Scotsman) 7/31/06 We have not "called for a criminal investigation" into the alleged anti-Semitic statements made by Mel Gibson. Extremist Sect Calls for Annihilation of Israel (Fox News) 7/28/06 We were disturbed by Neil Cavuto's interview with a member of an extremist group that calls for the annihilation of the state of Israel. Olbermann's Nazi Salute (MSNBC) 7/28/06 ADL was deeply dismayed by Keith Olbermann's use of the Nazi "Sieg Heil" salute, both on his program and in public appearances, while holding a Bill O'Reilly mask. Herbert Wrong on Hezbollah (NYTimes) 7/24/06 Bob Herbert is in effect calling on Israel not to defend itself against the unprovoked attacks of terrorist organization Hezbollah. Editor's Note: The next edition of ADL Headlines will appear on August 17, 2006. 2006 Anti-Defamation League. All rights reserved. Donate | Change Your E-mail Address | Update your E-mail Preferences | Unsubscribe | Privacy Policy