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January 26, 2018

Reconsider American Support for the Lebanese Army

The case of Hanin Ghaddar.

Last week, a Lebanese military tribunal sentenced a journalist named Hanin Ghaddar—currently a fellow at a U.S. think tank—to six months in prison for the crime of “defaming the army.” The trial was held in absentia and closed to the public. Although a Lebanese national, Ghaddar (along with her son) is now effectively unable to return to Lebanon to see her family. Elliott Abrams explains why this case should be a cause of concern for the U.S.:

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January 26, 2018

  1. No, Israel Isn’t on the Brink of Fascism

    The dangers of rhetorical hysteria.

  2. Reconsider American Support for the Lebanese Army

    The case of Hanin Ghaddar.

  3. Winston Churchill’s Hanukkah Speech to Britain

    “Arm yourselves, and be ye men of valor.”

  4. Why a Recent California Court Case Should Concern Jews

    Freedom of speech vs. the opinion of the majority.

  5. Ancient Israelite Craftsmen Were More Skilled Than Once Thought

    Even if King Solomon had to import foreign workers.