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Wednesday briefs

If this were a law in America, most single man would have prison records: Lying for sex is against the law in Israel? Since when, 1000 BCE? Really, people. This is a ridiculous law. It’s another stone that will be … Continue reading

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The “idiot wind” blows back

Prior to the presidential election in 2008 the editors of the Washington Post objected to charges that there was something wrong with candidate Obama’s relationship with Rashid Khalidi. It’s fair to question why Mr. Obama felt as comfortable as he … Continue reading

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Briefly

If it’s Monday, it must be time for another AP Gaza sob story: (Yes, I know it’s Tuesday, but this came out yesterday.) This time, it’s all about the family that struggles to survive in a tent. That’s the headline. … Continue reading

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Catherine Ashton: Still an ashhole

The EU head of something-or-other, Catherine Ashton, is back in Gaza and demanding that Israel open all crossings completely, and allow exports, too. Because the fact that Gaza is run by terrorists who are stockpiling weapons and rockets to use … Continue reading

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Lies, damned lies, and Turkish lies

Apparently, lying runs in the Erdogan family. Mrs. Prime Minister Erdogan hosted a meeting with Palestinian businesswomen, and told them that Shimon Peres’ response to her husband at Davos in 2009

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Around the world in Israel news

Down with Turkey, up with Cyprus: Cyprus is quickly becoming Israel’s new BFF, with Bulgaria ready to make it a threesome. Israeli tourists will be spending their dollars elsewhere, something that Erdogan probably really doesn’t like, but that he can’t … Continue reading

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Common sense has “largely eluded” the international community

In typical newspaper-ese, Janine Zacharia reports in the Washington Post: Israel has sought to isolate Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip, and has urged allies to do the same. But how to deal with Hamas as a political reality has … Continue reading

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The wilful blindness of Obama and the media on the peace process

The Obama administration and various news organizations keep insisting that Israel is going to have to talk to Hamas someday in order to make peace. Because, they say, there are moderate elements to Hamas. It’s the only way to end … Continue reading

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Hamas refuses Gaza flotilla aid

Hamas is refusing to accept the aid from the Free Gaza flotilla. And they’re doing a damned good job of pretending they don’t have the responsibility Ahmed al-Kurd, Social Welfare Minister in the Hamas government which rules Gaza, said Hamas … Continue reading

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US Opposes International Probe

While I have certainly been critical of the way that the Obama administration has dealt with Israel related issues in the past, I must say that the administration’s response to this crisis has been largely on the mark. If I’m … Continue reading

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Summary of the Events on the Free Gaza Flotilla

Here’s the summary of the Flotilla situation that I have pieced together: Please watch the video of the soldiers being attacked IMMEDIATELY upon boarding Mavi Marmara by “non-violent” protesters. 1. The Free Gaza Movement organized the flotilla but did not … Continue reading

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More on the flotilla attack

On the day before the IDF boarded the ship, the “peace activists” on board the Marmara chanted the jihadi slogan to kill all Jews. “[Remember] Khaibar, Khaibar, oh Jews! The army of Muhammad will return!” Khaibar is the name of … Continue reading

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Behind the “peace” flotilla attack

The anti-Israel narrative is working furiously in the aftermath of the fight on the Turkish ferry Mavi Marmara. Soldiers rappelling down were immediately beaten and attacked by the “peace protesters” (video at the link). “Activists” grabbed arms from the soldiers … Continue reading

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Thursday on my mind briefs

Whoops! No more access for Reuters in Gaza: Reuters publishes a piece critical of Hamas by way of the al Qaeda wannabes trying to set up Gazastan. Hilarity ensues. Don’t you love how the author tries desperately to not blame … Continue reading

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Happy Monday briefs

If Israel did this, there’s be ten UN resolutions about it: Hamas beat residents out of their own homes and then razed the buildings. Why? Because Hamas says the homes were built on land the Palestinians don’t own. Hm. Double … Continue reading

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