What the News Doesn’t Tell You About What’s Really Going On in the Middle East

If you want to know the facts about what’s going on in the Middle East, instead of the highly politicized accounts produced for by news organizations that clearly have their own agendas – take time to watch this short video. Gil Elan is the president and CEO of Southwest Jewish Congress. He is a former Lieutenant Colonel in the IDF and widely regarded expert on

Israel

and the Middle East. I have no doubt that you will be surprised at the real causes of the current conflicts – especially the role that multinational corporations are playing in the current negotiations. Make sure you share this with as many people as possible.

The short overview video (approximately 30 min.) is at -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKO4anbgJrA

A longer much more detailed analysis (about 90 min.) is at -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmsWImhCpN8

Gil also holds regular briefing in Dallas and Ft. Worth that are open to the public. Check the SWJC website for the schedule & sign up for alerts -- http://swjc.org/

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