Monthly Archives: January 2009

Introducing Jack

Posted on 01/04/2009 by Meryl Yourish

Jack and I found a new division of labor: I let him do the work right here, so I don’t have to. Seriously, I’m going to be busy today and the work week starts tomorrow, so I can use all … Continue reading →

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In search of objective reporting

Posted on 01/04/2009 by Meryl Yourish

CNN does not disappoint. The headline: Israeli forces push deeper into Gaza; death toll rises In the summary: NEW: At least 24 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza Sunday, sources say The context: None. The AP: Accepting Palestinian casualty figures … Continue reading →

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Countering Hamas propaganda

Posted on 01/04/2009 by Meryl Yourish

Bookmark this post, people, and use it when you are defending Israel’s actions in Gaza. The Hamas police officers were just police officers: No, they weren’t. They were members of the Hamas military wing. Rashid Thabet, who writes regularly for … Continue reading →

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Chipsy tunnels

Posted on 01/04/2009 by Soccerdad

Tne NYT’s the Lede had an interesting feature on Israel’s attacks on Gazan smuggling tunnels. One man interviewed by Mr. Eranger claims that the Israeli military seems to know the difference between the two kinds of tunnels: Muhammad al-Zarb said … Continue reading →

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We get hatemail

Posted on 01/04/2009 by Meryl Yourish

We’ve gotten a couple of really charming comments lately. Some brave, brave mujahid from Australia left this for me this morning: all what i wanna say is that you fucking bitch ..you all will pay for it Uh-huh. Nice to … Continue reading →

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Told you: Bush stops anti-Israel resolution

Posted on 01/04/2009 by Meryl Yourish

Told you so. The United States thwarted an effort by Libya on Sunday to persuade the UN Security Council to call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza after Israel launched a ground invasion, diplomats said. Several council diplomats told reporters … Continue reading →

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Fight CNN propaganda

Posted on 01/04/2009 by Meryl Yourish

CNN is asking for first-hand reports. To my Israeli readers: Click here and write about your experience with rocket and terror attacks. Share photos. Do what you can to fight the anti-Israel propaganda.

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Overvaluing the street

Posted on 01/04/2009 by Soccerdad

Anthony Shadid wrote Attacks Further Split Arab Rulers, People for the Washington Post. In it he concludes: The disconnect between policy and sentiment has become a feature of Arab politics, especially in recent years, as U.S. influence has dominated a … Continue reading →

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W.’s parting gift to Israel

Posted on 01/04/2009 by Meryl Yourish

I’m quite sure President Bush is feeling guilty that he allowed State to pressure Ariel Sharon into giving up the Philadelphi corridor, which allowed Hamas to import thousands of tons of weapons and arms, and which greatly contributed to the … Continue reading →

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One more Gaza update for the evening

Posted on 01/03/2009 by Meryl Yourish

Dawn is a couple of hours away in Israel. I’m going to let the Israeli bloggers take it away. Spanish FM sides with Palestinians: Shocked, shocked I am. Go click on this link to see how shocked I really am. … Continue reading →

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Some observations

Posted on 01/03/2009 by Meryl Yourish

Can we please stop running and rerunning and rerunning the same damn footage of the fuel depot getting hit, over and over again? Yes, I’m talking to you, Fox News. On that same note, can you kindly stop showing flares … Continue reading →

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Gaza objective defined: Rocket launch sites

Posted on 01/03/2009 by Meryl Yourish

The ground operation’s objective is the rocket launching sites Hamas has created throughout Gaza. And the headline is the only part of that Ynet story that expounds upon that objective. Bad headline writer! Bad! Well, anyway: IDF ground troops entered … Continue reading →

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Gaza update 7.5

Posted on 01/03/2009 by Meryl Yourish

Over at Jack’s place. I am taking a break. My traffic has quadrupled today. Frankly, I’d rather it quadrupled because I won the lottery or something like that. This, not so much. And by the way, God bless John Bolton. … Continue reading →

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Gaza shorts

Posted on 01/03/2009 by Meryl Yourish

The EU president is still supporting Israel: France, of course, does not concur. No more Ships of Fools: The IDF is implementing a 30km naval blockade on Gaza. I guess that Iranian ship of “humanitarian” supplies won’t be heading towards … Continue reading →

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The CNN take

Posted on 01/03/2009 by Meryl Yourish

After watching Christiane Amanpour on and off for the past few hours, as well as the people she’s interviewed (fellow CNN reporters too), the CNN position is clear: Israel is bombing a densely-populated civilian area, and no matter what else … Continue reading →

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Chazak v’amatz

Posted on 01/03/2009 by Meryl Yourish

Found this from the Lebanon war. It works just as well today.     Be strong and be brave.   With great big thanks to Sarah. May G-d protect the IDF troops. and kol Yisrael. (Better, Jameel?) (And Palestinian children. … Continue reading →

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Incoming

Posted on 01/03/2009 by Meryl Yourish

Wow, you should see the comments I’ve been getting today. They’re coming in on this post, and leaving a fair amount of stupidity and bile. It may be time for another hatemail-mocking post.

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Tim Butcher, making stuff up

Posted on 01/03/2009 by Meryl Yourish

Tim Butcher had what is now an absolutely side-splittingly wrong article in the Telegraph today. Amid speculation of an imminent ground assault, the Israeli cabinet deliberated late into Friday night before reaching a consensus to prolong the air campaign rather … Continue reading →

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Gaza update 2

Posted on 01/03/2009 by Meryl Yourish

A request for Hamas: Please do. Hamas operatives threatened Israel and said that “the Zionist enemy will pay a heavy price for its ground incursion.” The statement from the group said, “Our men will fight until the last drop of … Continue reading →

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Bimbo analysis on CNN

Posted on 01/03/2009 by Meryl Yourish

I’m sorry, but who is this utter moron interviewing an Israeli ambassador? Because she’s an effing moron. I know that the news channels are choosing their anchors for their pretty power, but can’t they at least find some of them … Continue reading →

Posted in Gaza, Israel, Media Bias | 5 Comments