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David Lean and Croydon
His background in Croydon wasn't as rough as depicted. In fact, South Croydon in 1908, when he was born, was quite a select place to live.
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Did Israel initially support Hamas?
A popular claim among today's anti-Israel left-wing, but is there any substance to it?
 • John Matthews
What have the Jews ever done for us?
An Oldie but Goldie lampoon, but the full extent of how the early Jewish settlers greatly benefited Palestine is sadly often neglected.
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'Virtual' Book Burning
Jewish, Israeli and Zionist-linked authors find themselves increasingly sidelined in today’s publishing industry.
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A Palestinian State without conditions?
In their rush to recognize Palestinian Statehood, world leaders have neglected what might actually make such a State viable – laying down some firm…
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The Last Shred?
The reputation of the Left-Wing has been in decline for years, but with the killing of Charlie Kirk, have they lost their last shred of credibility?
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Israel's Catch-22s
Israel faces more Catch-22s in its conflict with the Palestinians than any other nation has faced in modern history.
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Notes from the Edge
Notes from the Edge
John Matthews. Half-Jewish, half-Irish author of 24 books and journalist. International issues, with a strong focus on Israel-Palestine plus some books. I live in London with my family.
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