Archive for December, 2005

Feiglin Seems Out of Knesset Race; Another MY Faction Member to Run …

December 31st, 2005

For tracking back on this story, click here.
Feiglin Set to Drop Out of Likud Race
Excerpts:
“Moshe Feiglin is set to hold a press conference Sunday where he’s expected to announce he is dropping out of the Likud primaries race.”
“Feiglin associates told Ynet the decision was taken after senior Likud figures told them recent changes in […]

Avi Dichter to Kadima: The Politician Praises Expulsion, Former Shin Bet Head Knows Better …

December 31st, 2005

Weekly Commentary: Former Shin Bet Chief Avi Dichter Squanders His Integrity for Shot at Being a Minister?
Excerpts;
“Yes. Shin Bet Chief Avi Dichter knew full well that one has to consider considerably more than a few months of ‘numbers’ in order to get an indication if the retreat policy is panning out.”
“But politician Avi Dichter […]

Shabbos War News …

December 31st, 2005

Palestinians Fire at IDF Near Karni Crossing
IDF Arrests 6 Fugitives, Including Jihad Members
IDF Soldier Lightly Wounded in Face in Jenin Clash
Border Police Arrest Armed Arabs Near Maale Adumim
IDF Operating on Many Fronts Against Terror and Rocket Attacks
Soldiers Uninjured in Shooting Attack
10 Terrorists Arrested in Tulkarem District
Violence Directed at IDF Troops in Hevron Area on Friday

Settlement Doubling: Keep Them Hilltop Outposts Coming …

December 30th, 2005

IDF Evacuates Three Illegal Outposts in West Bank
Previous reports cite 25 new outposts being built during Chanukah. This momentum must continue so as to keep police and army busy; fighting Arabs while dismantling a few outposts only to find a slew of them built in wake of those dismantled. Classic Revava — keep […]

Kadima’s Knesset List: T.O. Loose-Cannons Time Getting Closer!

December 30th, 2005

Much Speculation Surrounding Kadima List
Excerpt;
“The list for Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s Kadima Party remains a mystery at this time, the subject of much speculation.”
Other Kadima News;
Sheetrit: More Concessions to be Expected
Commentary;
Kadima’s winning the election is highly problematic, regardless of what the polls say, owing both to the history of breakaway parties and the large number […]

What the “PA(sic)” Says About Israel …

December 30th, 2005

While Sharon and Kadima plot it’s next unilateral pullbacks and expulsions based on the oft-chance that they may be elected, and while Bibi’s Likud Platform delineates what “difficult concessions” they will make, what they will keep and what will be handed to Arabs, here is what the “PA(sic)” says about Israel;
PA to Israel: “Be gone. […]

Overnight War News …

December 30th, 2005

IDF finds Explosive near Hebron; No Damage Caused
IDF: Hizbullah Uses Russian Rockets [in Firing on Israel]a>
Suicide Bomber [Thursday, at Tulkarim] Planned Attack at Children’s Party
10 Credible Terror Warnings on Friday

Parsha HaShevua: Parsha Mikeitz/Shabbos Chanukah 5766 …

December 30th, 2005

Parsha Mikeitz/Shabbos Chanukah 5766:
The Message of Yosef for the Observant — A Time for Indignation.
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Netanyahu Proposal Ousting “Criminal Element” From Likud Would Ban All Imprisoned for Conscience, Jewish Conviction, Political Ideology …

December 29th, 2005

Manhigut Yehudit seems to have drawn the same conclusions regarding attempts to oust Moshe Feiglin from Likud as were drawn by this blog — here and here, namely that the Netanyahu proposal to ban Feiglin from office would also ban well-known and respected former ideological, political prisoners from holding office under the […]

Thursday War News …

December 29th, 2005

Mass Attack [in a Large Urban Center] Prevented [in This Morning’s Suicide Bombing], IDF Officer is Killed
Attempted Stabbing Attack in Shuafat
IDF Explains Enforcement Policy in [North Gaza] “Off Limits” Zone