IDF Shoots 10-Year-Old Trying to Cross Gaza Fence
Kassam Launched into Northern Negev; No Injuries
Mortar Shells Land Near N. Gaza Border Fence
Arabs Shoot at IDF near Ramallah
IDF Arrests 15 Wanted Terrorists in the West Bank
3,000 PA Illegals Apprehended by Authorities
Object Closes Road 70 Northbound
Parsha Va’era 5766: Relating to the “Center” in Israel
By Moshe Burt
At the conclusion of Parsha Shemos, Moshe and Aaron are confronted, upon exiting Pharoh’s Palace, by the B’nai Yisrael who are in […]
Acting PM Olmert to US Senator Biden: Ready to Negotiate Interpretation of Roadmap with PA Chairman Now
This report was filed on IMRA on Wednesday, prior to the results of the “pa(sic) elections” becoming known. Will Olmert still be so anxious to discuss the “Roadmap” now? Watch out for bombs going off. […]
Hamas Claims Victory in Elections
Hamas apparently wins at least 70 of 132 parliament seats, Qureia, Cabinet Resign.
Hamas Wins PA Election
Excerpts;
“A Likud Party statement: ‘The Hamas victory is a direct result of the Disengagement, and the realization of the Palestinians that the use of terror and violence is the way to achieve diplomatic gains from Israel. […]
For context, click here.
Demographic Bluff
Excerpt; (Note link to Arnon Sofer Article from this URL)
“Once again, the demographic bluff is out of the bottle. This time, the acting prime minister, looking to cement an election slogan, dusted off the old demographic argument: ‘We will set a clear demographic border,’ ‘In order to ensure a […]
Olmert Reveals Kadima’s top 15
Excerpts;
“Olmert invited the nervous ministers one by one into his office and revealed to them their fate. Some left satisfied, others disappointed, but none of them indifferent. To sweeten the pill, Olmert told them that their placement on the list would not impact who would receive ministerial portfolios in a prospective […]
For a review of recent reports on the crisis in Chevron, click here, here and here.
What’s at Stake in Hebron, by David Wilder
Excerpts;
“On January 19, Justice Minister Tzipi Livni, quoted in Haaretz, ‘warned that ‘the conflict between settlers and the government is a struggle for supremacy.’ Acting Prime Minister Ehud Olmert ‘declared war on law-breaking […]
Shots Fired at IDF Post South of Nablus
Disengagement Strengthened Hamas
This author received an email today from a friend in Baltimore who sent a quote from Arik Sharon which appears in the current January 23 & 30 issue of the New Yorker Magazine.
The article is entitled “The General” by Ari Shavit of Ha’aretz. The quote appears on page 58 in […]
For context, click on these recent reports regarding Sharon’s condition; [1], [2], [3], [4], [5] . [6].
Medical Observers: PM Ariel Sharon in a `Vegetative State’
Excerpts;
“Senior physicians not connected to the treatment of Prime Minister Ariel Sharon say his condition can now be defined as ‘a vegetative state.’ However, they stressed that the possibility […]