THough they are excellent Hebrew literary wordsmiths, the likes of whom include Amos Oz, David Grossman, A.B. Yehoshua, and Meir Shalev–they are often dead wrong when it comes to security and politics.
I like their literary works a lot…but their politics couldn’t be more hopelessly wrong.
Islamic Jihad seizes IDF rocket, hotdogs
Two things that instantly come to mind:
1. The rocket has already been used (looks like a LAW)
2. How does one prepare hot dogs in the field?
A blog post about the significant role of the USSR in fhe Arab-Israeli conflict.
Come to think of it, this is indeed something that is often overlooked.
Carter: Israel’s response to rockets disproportionate
Since Carter thinks its wrong….it’s probably the right thing to do then!
Israel is getting the short end of the stick at the UN
Nu?
I wonder if many of the major news agencies just have some sort of boilerplate type of article along these lines that they publish every so often.
NY Rally cries out against Hamas
Finally a representation by people who are much brighter than the rabid moonbats.
IAF unleashes massive strike on Hamas tunnel network near Rafah
The real question should be…why has Israel waited so long to do this?
Bonus: There’s video too from the IDF!
Operation “cast lead”: The IDF launched a massive operation, striking Hamas installations throughout the Gaza Strip on Saturday.
The wide-scale offensive on Hamas installations in the Gaza Strip was codenamed ‘Operation Cast Lead,’ after a Hanukkah poem by H.N. Bialik referring to a “dreidel cast from solid lead.”
A good opening salvo, but the IDF really needs to go in and make a very decisive statement (unlike Lebanon in 2006).
Can’t say I didn’t see this coming: Anti-Iran rally turns into anti-Obama rally.
First off, I wasn’t in attendance, not for political reasons, but rather because I had work. [Try getting from the Columbus Circle area over to the UN, on a weekday, mid-day].
Second, ever since the organizers were (politically) pressured/threatened by certain groups on the left to have Palin withdraw, there’s been an uproar.
Fact is, the most vocal, anti-Iran segments of the community are probably leaning towards McCain/Plain to begin with. Second, Palin’s still got that “rock star” vibe going on–and an Alaskan in NYC could definitely draw quite the crowd. However, since the disinvite, there were calls of disapproval from some segments plus other calls for boycott by others. Doesn’t help things.
It’s a shame the rally didn’t get more than the estimated ~2000 attendees.
Iran swimmer avoids Israeli pool showdown in Beijing
How does one say “chicken” in Farsi? Is it کلمات مرتبط
‘Cause that’s what the swimmer was.
As for the article itself, what was with this little comment by the author:
Israel, the Middle East region’s sole if undeclared nuclear power, considers Iran its main strategic threat because of its nuclear programme and repeated predictions of the Jewish state’s demise by senior Iranian leaders.
What if anything does that have to do with the Olympics and or swimming?
Good riddance!
What took the man so long?
If only the late, family pet, Zionist Infidel Guinea Pig (a.k.a “Cappuccino”) was still around–he’d find this story to be amusing
Jerusalem Post: Palestinians: Israel uses rats against J’lem Arabs
This story is a better attempt than when they claimed that Jews were releasing pigs in the Old City. Granted, with Israel’s feral cat population, this story seems to be quite a tall tale, yet again.
Great article about how an Al-Jazeera journalist gets -p0wned by an Israeli professor.
Of course, there’s a YouTube clip as well
If only all of Israel’s Hasbarah was this good.
Today is the annual Salute to Israel parade up Fifth Avenue.
Unfortunately, due to a prior commitment (a wedding) I’m going to miss this year’s, but the Sister is going.
Even better–today is also Jersualem Day!
The IHT wonders if Olmert’s Political Career is done
In my opinion, it’s been a long, long ending. Sort of like Hillary’s primary campaign.
Alas, Olmert should’ve been shown the door long ago.
“If you will it, it is not a dream
To live as free people in our land
In the land of Zion and Jerusalem”–Theodore Herzl Altneuland
It is a dream come true, as the Modern State of Israel turns 60 today!
On this day 60 years ago, in Tel Aviv, David Ben Gurion read the Proclamation of Independence [English; audio also available].
The modern Jewish State was born–and there was much rejoicing!
On this day, we celebrate the State of Israel and all of its accomplishments over the past 60 years!
Happy Birthday Israel!
Israeli tactics silence the West Bank, but collide with peace process
The military’s faith in its efforts comes across in charts showing a steep decline in suicide bombings – from a high of 59 in 2002 to only one in 2007, and one so far this year.
While even one is too many, this trend is a sign that the IDF is doing things right.
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