Archive for October, 2007

‘Knesset Must Ok Principles Declaration’; But, Note Olmert’s Loophole

October 23rd, 2007

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Commentary;
In the report below, check out Olmert’s fine-print loophole buried on the last lines;
We don’t know if there will be an agreement, what the details of such an agreement will be or if it will be sufficient to bring for Knesset approval.
This Associated Press report on “parlimentary approval” makes that very point;
Mazuz said Olmert […]

Tuesday War News: Kassam Barrage of Sderot, Ashkelon, Negev Continuing; 19 Terrorists Arrested, Battles in Bethlehem, Jenin

October 23rd, 2007

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Two More Kassam Rockets Fired From Gaza
Kassam Strikes Western Negev, No Injuries
Sderot Home Suffers Direct Hit in Latest Kassam Rocket Attack

Israeli Attack in Central Gaza Kills Top Militant
Mortar Shells Fired From Gaza, No Injuries
8 Mortars Land Near Gaza Security Fence
3 Kassam Rockets Land in Western Negev
Kassam Rocket Explodes near Strategic Site in Ashkelon
Excerpt;
“One […]

PA Attempt to Assassinate Olmert: Real or Scam?

October 22nd, 2007

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A few months ago, gunmen affiliated with Fatah, and thus with Pa President Mahmoud Abbas, planned and plotted the assassination of Prime Minister Ehud Olmert.
The Pa is not denying the plot, they seem to only be denying that the gunmen involved were apprehended and later released in typical Pa revolving-door justice style. According to […]

Monday War News: Kassams from Gaza Blitz Negev, Ashkelon; Weapons Lab Found in Shechem, Terrorists Arrested, Fire Truck Stoned in North

October 22nd, 2007

12 Kassams [and Counting Today] Fired at Israel; No Wounded
6 Kassams Land in Negev; No Injuries Reported
Related reports:
2 Kassams Land South of Ashkelon; No Injuries
4 Kassams Land in Western Negev, No Injuries Reported
IDF Strike Wounds Four in Gaza
IDF Arrests Terrorist for Shooting Attacks
IDF Uncovers Weapons Lab in Nablus [Shechem]
IDF Arrests Four Wanted Terrorists [in Shechem, […]

Parsha Vayeira 5768: Stark Contrasts Between Chessed and Abject Cruelty

October 21st, 2007

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by Moshe Burt
Our Parsha opens with Hashem, as we understand, visiting Avraham Aveinu on the 3rd day after Bris Milah, when Avraham was at the height of his pain following the circumcision, as Rashi indicates, “to inquire about his welfare.” (Metsuda Linear Chumash rendering of Rashi on Perek 18, posuk 1)
It’s not like Hashem needed […]

Shabbos, Sunday War News: Ground and Naval Action in Gaza; Terrorist Actions in Yehuda, Shomron

October 21st, 2007

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IDF: We Fired at 3 Gunmen Near Fence in Northern Gaza
IDF Naval Fire Kills Two Islamic Jihad Men Off Gaza Coast
Two Israeli Cars Damaged by Stones Thrown by Palestinians Near Azun [East of Kalkilya]
Samaria: Arabs Throw Rocks, Woman Hurt
Terrorists Attack Soldiers in Kabatia [South of Jenin], Shechem
Palestinian Detained After Throwing Stones at Vehicles Near […]

Friday War News: More Mortars Land From Gaza; Arab Road Trap at Hevron Junction

October 19th, 2007

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Three Mortar Shells Land in Western Negev; Hothouse Lightly Damaged
Drivers: Beware Arab Trap at Hevron Junction
IDF Nabs 3 Palestinians in Ramallah Area

Painless, No Cost Ways to Fight the Regime’s Planned Give-Away of Jerusalem, Har HaBayit

October 19th, 2007

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In the past few days, this author has received several pertinent emails with suggested actions aimed at confronting and fighting the regime’s schemes and plans to separate Israelis from their Jewish roots by “conceding” parts of Jerusalem and Har HaBayit by way of negotiations with Mahmoud Abbas and a joint statement as well as by […]

Shas’ Threat to Bolt Coalition Over Jerusalem: Words Are Cheap, Believe It ONLY When You See It!

October 19th, 2007

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Commentary;
Bearing in mind Shas’ prior track record on Oslo and on the expulsions of Jews from Gush Katif and the four Shomron towns, one must understand that words are cheap and retractable and thus, follow the old adage about being from Missouri; Seeing is believing. MB
Shas: If Jerusalem Even Mentioned in Annapolis, […]

East Jerusalem: Another Hamastan?

October 18th, 2007

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Commentary;
Once again, Dr. Aaron Lerner of IMRA is on the mark in pinpointing other dangers of making “concessions” regarding East Jerusalem, aside from the obvious and MOST IMPORTANT ONE; that making “concessions” regarding Jerusalem as our eternal and undivided capital, or Har Habayit is as if cutting out the heart of a man.
Recently, […]