Monthly Archives: January 2009

IDF concludes deterrence has been achieved

Posted on 01/17/2009 by Meryl Yourish

Ha’aretz has an analysis that says those of us who think Hamas hasn’t been cowed are wrong. His soldiers explained that, if it boils down to choosing between their own lives and Palestinian houses, the choice is clear. Lt. Col. … Continue reading →

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Religion of peace and tolerance closes only synagogue left in Indonesia

Posted on 01/17/2009 by Meryl Yourish

Those tolerant Muslims are showing the world just how tolerant they really are. Gaza war fuels anti-Israeli anger in Indonesia Islamic hard-liners enraged by Israel’s assault on the Gaza Strip marched to the synagogue’s gates chanting, “Go to hell Israel!” … Continue reading →

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Sir Gerald’s loop

Posted on 01/17/2009 by SnoopyTheGoon

(I know that Sir Gerald has already got a honorable mention from Meryl, however…) Sir Gerald (or in other words, Hon Gerald Kaufman, MP)has already appeared on our radar. What can I say – it has been great fun and … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel Derangement Syndrome | 2 Comments

Battlestar Galactica season 4, episode 11, no spoilers

Posted on 01/16/2009 by Meryl Yourish

Just have to say this about the twelfth Cylon: Whooooooaaaaaaaaaaa. Also: Damn. That totally blows MY theory on who it was. Update: There are now some spoilers in the comments. Fair warning.

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Is the media losing the credibility war?

Posted on 01/16/2009 by Soccerdad

Andrew Lee Butters, a member of the “terror troika” of Time Magazine wrote an essay titled, Is Israel losing the media war in Gaza? Asking the question means, of course, that he believes the answer is “yes.” But here’s a … Continue reading →

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MacLeod-ing the issue

Posted on 01/16/2009 by Soccerdad

The trio of Scott MacLeod, Tim McGirk and Andrew Lee Butters who write for Time Magazine might have the worst collection of anti-Israel activists writing for any American publication. I’ll call them the “terror troika,” given their enthusiasm for Hamas. … Continue reading →

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Hamas refuses truce, media refuses to notice

Posted on 01/16/2009 by Meryl Yourish

It’s amazing how the AP can supply the Jerusalem Post with the information that Hamas will not accept the cease fire in a small item, but cannot put that same information in its main story that goes out over thousands … Continue reading →

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The siren song of Syria and Iran

Posted on 01/16/2009 by Soccerdad

Charles Krauthammer (or here) sees that President Bush’s vindication starts on January 20. President-elect Obama seems to be accepting a number of premises of the Bush administration and appears ready to incorporate them into his administration. Vindication is being expressed … Continue reading →

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NZ Muslim pub owners: No dogs or Israelis allowed

Posted on 01/16/2009 by Meryl Yourish

In what has to be the height of irony, an immigrant New Zealand pub owner has forbidden Israelis to patronize his pub until the Gaza operation is over. And he’s not the only one. An Israeli citizen residing in Kaikoura, … Continue reading →

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Gaza briefs, with snark

Posted on 01/16/2009 by Meryl Yourish

I have not done this in a while. I think my snarkbone got a little flabby. UN chief: How does one take shelter in 15 seconds? Gee, I dunno. How about by running as quickly as you can to the … Continue reading →

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Comment registration

Posted on 01/15/2009 by Meryl Yourish

It’s going to open and close depending on the number of Russian spammers who register accounts, as well as the anti-Semites who register accounts. They don’t get that either way, the comments will not be posted unless I approve them. … Continue reading →

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The Egyptian truce: Hamas wins

Posted on 01/15/2009 by Meryl Yourish

Israel and Hamas have supposedly agreed to a two-week truce. According to the sources, the two sides are expected to agree on a ceasefire which will likely begin within 72 hours and last up to two weeks. During this period … Continue reading →

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War in Gaza Update #18

Posted on 01/15/2009 by Jack

I just finished publishing the War in Gaza Update #18. As with the prior updates you will find news, features and analysis about the war. You should expect that it will be edited and updated a number of times before … Continue reading →

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Hamas: Still hurting, still needing to be destroyed

Posted on 01/15/2009 by Meryl Yourish

The IDF got a big fish. Hamas’ interior minister, Said Siam, considered one of the most senior members of the Palestinian group’s leadership, was killed Thursday afternoon in an Israeli air strike on his brother’s home in Gaza City, the … Continue reading →

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Mark Regev responds to biased CNN anchor

Posted on 01/15/2009 by Meryl Yourish

Watch this video, and see how many times the CNN anchor takes as truth the Palestinian claims that the IDF deliberately targeted the UN building that was hit earlier today. For instance, the anchor says that Israel was using white … Continue reading →

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Aysmmetric symmetry

Posted on 01/15/2009 by Soccerdad

Griff Witte writes Gaza War Generates Debate on Civilians. Witte boils down his debate thusly (after giving Israeli human rights organizations their say): The debate underscores the asymmetry of the conflict. On one side, Israel possesses a modern military, the … Continue reading →

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Time for a kitty update

Posted on 01/15/2009 by Meryl Yourish

Miss Gracie went to the vet this morning and got X-Rays. The bad news is: She has bronchitis. The good news is: She has bronchitis. Now both she and I are on antibiotics (and I got the vet tech to … Continue reading →

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Who’s getting sapped?

Posted on 01/15/2009 by Soccerdad

via memeorandum Isabel Kershner writes in War on Hamas Saps Palestinian leaders: The more bombs in Gaza, the more Hamas’s support seems to be growing at the expense of the Palestinian Authority, already considered corrupt and distant from average Palestinians. … Continue reading →

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No cease fire yet

Posted on 01/15/2009 by Meryl Yourish

The IDF has a lot more work to do, but there doesn’t seem to be a willingness from Hamas to agree to a cease fire yet. Muhammad Nazal, a member of Hamas’ political bureau, told al-Jazeera, “We have not accepted … Continue reading →

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It’s not anti-Zionism—it’s anti-Semitism

Posted on 01/15/2009 by Meryl Yourish

Fifty-five anti-Semitic incidents in France in the last two and a half weeks: A total of 55 anti-Semitic incidents occurred in France since the start of Israel’s Operation Cast Lead in the Gaza Strip, said President of the French Jewish … Continue reading →

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