Amid the multiple analyses emerging of the latest major development in the now 150-plus-year-old Palestinian-Israeli conflict, one matter being largely passed over is any mention of how an international youth music festival played a central role in the planned Hamas assault.
On Monday the Spokane City Council voted unanimously to condemn the attacks on Israel after Councilman Jonathan Bingle, who introduced the resolution, said he spoke with local Jews. Not all agree that it was the right move.
Chabad of Spokane County will be hosting a pro-Israel rally in downtown Spokane on Sunday. It will be held at 4 p.m. at the Riverfront Park Rotary Fountain.