Another take on the debate in Israeli society over the checkpoints. I can see the Fox (network) show now: Grandmas fighting Grandmas. I can also see the Fox (cable) exposé: Israel’s fifth column – your Grandmother.
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Very interesting article. Thanks for sharing. I wonder how their organization will fare in the coming months.