Monthly Archives: January 2009

We are… what?

At the beginning I just wanted to lift the picture from this post by Andrew Ian Dodge: But then, the whole post has to be repeated, so here it goes: Stating your objection to something Israel does is your right, … Continue reading

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Number of killed and wounded in Israel doubled under cease fire

Six months of cease fire did nothing. No, wait. Apparently, it encouraged more attacks. Shootings, stabbings, rocket and missile fire, and a bulldozer attack by Palestinian and Arab terrorists killed 36 Israelis and tourists in Israel in 2008, compared to … Continue reading

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War on Gaza Update #8.5

Hello Yourish readers, I am Jack and I am pleased to be given the privilege to post here. Meryl has been kind enough to provide some links to the updates I have been running on the war. I am going … Continue reading

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Gaza war – a random selection

Several not necessarily related items that caught my attention since yesterday. If you want a blow by blow war journal, you better look elsewhere – some people do it much better. Israel Vice premier, Industry, Trade and Labor minister refrain … Continue reading

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French police bar pro-Israeli protesters from Israeli embassy

Now there’s logic for you. The French police can’t handle “youths” who burn hundreds of cars in the Parisian suburbs nightly, but they decided that a pro-Israel rally can’t be held in front of the Israeli embassy. Several thousand demonstrators … Continue reading

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Introducing Jack

Jack and I found a new division of labor: I let him do the work right here, so I don’t have to. Seriously, I’m going to be busy today and the work week starts tomorrow, so I can use all … Continue reading

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In search of objective reporting

CNN does not disappoint. The headline: Israeli forces push deeper into Gaza; death toll rises In the summary: NEW: At least 24 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza Sunday, sources say The context: None. The AP: Accepting Palestinian casualty figures … Continue reading

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Countering Hamas propaganda

Bookmark this post, people, and use it when you are defending Israel’s actions in Gaza. The Hamas police officers were just police officers: No, they weren’t. They were members of the Hamas military wing. Rashid Thabet, who writes regularly for … Continue reading

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Chipsy tunnels

Tne NYT’s the Lede had an interesting feature on Israel’s attacks on Gazan smuggling tunnels. One man interviewed by Mr. Eranger claims that the Israeli military seems to know the difference between the two kinds of tunnels: Muhammad al-Zarb said … Continue reading

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We get hatemail

We’ve gotten a couple of really charming comments lately. Some brave, brave mujahid from Australia left this for me this morning: all what i wanna say is that you fucking bitch ..you all will pay for it Uh-huh. Nice to … Continue reading

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Told you: Bush stops anti-Israel resolution

Told you so. The United States thwarted an effort by Libya on Sunday to persuade the UN Security Council to call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza after Israel launched a ground invasion, diplomats said. Several council diplomats told reporters … Continue reading

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Fight CNN propaganda

CNN is asking for first-hand reports. To my Israeli readers: Click here and write about your experience with rocket and terror attacks. Share photos. Do what you can to fight the anti-Israel propaganda.

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Overvaluing the street

Anthony Shadid wrote Attacks Further Split Arab Rulers, People for the Washington Post. In it he concludes: The disconnect between policy and sentiment has become a feature of Arab politics, especially in recent years, as U.S. influence has dominated a … Continue reading

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W.’s parting gift to Israel

I’m quite sure President Bush is feeling guilty that he allowed State to pressure Ariel Sharon into giving up the Philadelphi corridor, which allowed Hamas to import thousands of tons of weapons and arms, and which greatly contributed to the … Continue reading

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One more Gaza update for the evening

Dawn is a couple of hours away in Israel. I’m going to let the Israeli bloggers take it away. Spanish FM sides with Palestinians: Shocked, shocked I am. Go click on this link to see how shocked I really am. … Continue reading

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