This report closely examines the conflict in Gaza (2008-2009), assessing the impact of the conflict on civilians, possible consequences and unresolved issues, the regional and international implications and possible modes of action for the 111th Congress to consider in response.

This report examines The United Nations Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman, or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CAT) requires signatory parties to take measures to end torture within their territorial jurisdiction and to criminalize all acts of torture. Unlike many other international agreements and declarations prohibiting torture, CAT provides a general definition of the term. CAT generally defines torture as the infliction of severe physical and/or mental suffering committed under the color of law. CAT allows for no circumstances or emergencies where torture could be permitted.

This report provides an overview of U.S. foreign assistance to Israel. It includes a review of past aid programs, data on annual assistance figures, and an analysis of current issues. The report will be updated annually to reflect developments over the previous year. For the most recent action on aid to Israel, see CRS Issue Brief IB82008, Israel: Background and Relations with the United States, by Carol Migdalovitz. For information on overall U.S. assistance to the Middle East, see CRS Report RL32260, U.S. Foreign Assistance to the Middle East: Historical Background, Recent Trends, and the FY2006 Request, by Jeremy M. Sharp.

Newsletter of Congregation Beth Yeshurun in Houston, including news and events, upcoming services, member announcements, editorials, and other information of interest to congregants.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of State of the Union message to joint session of Congress, president Nixon reported on a new development related to the oil situation.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of Israeli forces who gave up their positions along the Cairo Suez road in the first phase of their pullback on the Suez Front.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of the 3 month siege of the Suez City by Israeli forces which came to an end.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of artillery duels which broke out in the Golan Height area.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of scientists who have been collaborating on a research project while their countries have been at war.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of the informed sources in Cario who says that Israeli forces who have begun withdrawing their military equipment from the West bank of the Suez canal.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of Exxon which is scheduled to present its year end report in New York. Federal Energy Office says that Energy Chief and other administration officials will meet with Teamsters president. Secretary of State who has predicted that the Arab Oil Embargo which will be lifted before the completion of Israeli-Egyptian disengagement.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of Secretary of State Kissinger who says that he expects the Arab oil embargo against the United State to be lifted before Egyptian-Israeli military disengagement is completed along the Suez Canal.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of secretary of state Henry Kissinger who has branded as an outrageous lie a report out of Tell Aviv.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of president Sadat of Egypt who in Algiers said that there has been a significant change in U.S. Middle East policy.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of secretary of state Henry Kissinger who reported to president Nixon and Congressional leaders of both parties at the White House.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of secretary of the state who returned home after a marathon trip that produced a disengagement between Israeli and Egyptian forces.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of a Senate Republican Leader who says that he terms the strongest blockade to an agreement lifting the Arab Oil Embargo was removed by the signing of the agreement between Israel and Egypt.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story. This script describes the socialist and unity parties leading up to the election of Golda Meir as prime minister of Israel, as well as activity along the Suez Canal.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.

Photocopy of a script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.

Photocopy of a script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.