Monthly Archives: January 2008

Palestinian snipers fire on Israeli journalists

Israeli journalists covering the death of an Ecuadoran worker by Palestinian sniper fire were attacked—by Palestinian snipers. It’s all on video, and it’s on YouTube. Thanks to Giyus for the heads-up. I eagerly await the complaint from Reporters Without Borders.

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The real reason Gaza was sealed

Hundreds of thousands of Gazans are passing back and forth freely into Egypt. Hamas and Egypt are both managing to slam Israel for keeping Gazans in Gaza, although Egypt has never wanted Gaza back, even when offered the Strip after … Continue reading

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What the support says

The Jerusalem Post reports on the support that PM Olmert has: Prime Minister Ehud Olmert received a boost from the far left of the political map Tuesday when former Knesset speaker Avraham Burg, former Meretz leader Shulamit Aloni and Peace … Continue reading

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The UN anti-Israel bias

The Arab League is currently trying to get the UN Security Council to pass a resolution forcing Israel to reopen the Gaza Crossings. I wonder, I thought, whether the UN Security Council ever passed a resolution insisting that the terrorists … Continue reading

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Tigger update

I’ve been giving Tig sub-q fluids at home, but I was worried about him the last couple of days. He seemed to be doing poorly again. So I brought him to the vet today. The vet did more bloodwork. Tig’s … Continue reading

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Jews were firing missiles from Warsaw to Danzig

According to this detestable post (and letter to the editor that inspired it) we may conclude: 1) In 1941, the Jews of Warsaw were firing rockets from Warsaw at civilians in Danzig. 2) European Jews had a history of killing … Continue reading

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Humanitarian considerations

In order to pursue its policy of deterring rocket attacks on its civilians Israel has to justify the military actions with the legal authorities to determine What exactly is a humanitarian crisis? The officer of the Coordinator of Government Activities … Continue reading

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Palestinians get the message: Fewer rockets equals more fuel

Israel is sending in enough diesel and cooking gas to Gaza to keep Gazans in electricity for a week. As a thank-you note, Palestinians sent only nine kassams into southern Israel on Monday, and only four so far today. Reuters … Continue reading

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Gaza gets fuel, Israel gets rockets

Hamas thanked Israel for allowing fuel into Gaza with another barrage of kassams and mortars. Sderot residents found little solace in Defense Minister Ehud Barak’s call for Israel to exert “more and more pressure on the Gaza Strip” on Monday … Continue reading

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Is Israel ahead in the media war?

The AP’s latest entry on the blockade of Gaza seems to be less hostile to Israel. Israel said Monday it will ease a blockade of Gaza imposed in retaliation for militant rocket attacks, allowing some food and fuel in for … Continue reading

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Fueling the libel

Gaza is supposedly in darkness. USA Today reports: The exiled leader of Hamas appealed to Arab leaders and his rival, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, on Sunday asking them to forget their differences and help the beleaguered Gazans, who saw Gaza … Continue reading

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A worthy goal. Chuckle.

via memeorandum Reuters reports: In an interview with Reuters, Prince Turki al-Faisal, a former ambassador to the United States and Britain and adviser to King Abdullah, said Israel and the Arabs could cooperate in many areas including water, agriculture, science … Continue reading

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Israel yields to pressure, authorizes diesel drop

Israel is sending diesel fuel to power the Gaza electric plant. It’s actually a smart move. If Hamas refuses to power it up, Israel can say, “Hey, we just sent you the fuel. You’re not using it.” A day after … Continue reading

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Hamas is manufacturing the “crisis” in Gaza

Israeli officials offer proof that Hamas is manufacturing the “humanitarian crisis” that has so many the world over wringing their hands and blaming Israel. Ynet has this from a source at the Defense Ministry: Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesman Arye Mekel … Continue reading

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The MSM: Hamas’ new propaganda outlet

Hamas should fire its media people. They don’t need them anymore. The AP, Reuters, and the mainstream media are only too happy to uncritically pass along Hamas propaganda. First up: The AP passing along the lie that Gazans have to … Continue reading

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