In a week when Olympic preparations dominated the headlines.

Hamas took 250 innocent civilians hostage – 101 of whom are still in captivity today.it is imperative that we do everything in our power to avoid a wider regional war and prevent further senseless loss of life.

terrorist attack by Hamas against Israeli civilians.a horrific terrorist attack by Hamas killed 1.In a time of extraordinary challenges.

and I remain committed to ensuring the conditions that led to the Oct.We must allow the flow of real and substantial humanitarian aid.

we must be focused on bringing this conflict to an end and committing ourselves to finding a path towards lasting peace in the region.

200 Israelis and foreigners from more than 40 different nations.Photo by JUN NAGATA / Rafu ShimpoVictoria Nishiuchi (left).

administered the oath of office for JCCSC officers.he currently heads his own company.

President Victoria Nishiuchi accepted the Community Organization Recognition Award on behalf of OAA.By ELLEN ENDORAFU SHIMPOThe Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Southern California highlighted the accomplishments of philanthropist Kazuo George Sugimoto and the Okinawa Association of America on Jan.