Tag Archives: Free Gaza Flotilla

Hamas refuses Gaza flotilla aid

Posted on 06/03/2010 by Meryl Yourish

Hamas is refusing to accept the aid from the Free Gaza flotilla. And they’re doing a damned good job of pretending they don’t have the responsibility Ahmed al-Kurd, Social Welfare Minister in the Hamas government which rules Gaza, said Hamas … Continue reading →

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Your Thursday morning briefs

Posted on 06/03/2010 by Meryl Yourish

Actually, these are my Thursday morning briefs. I just let you borrow them. Activists for Iran sanctions: You know, it’s a good trade. No wonder the terrorists who attacked the IDF soldiers were let go with the rest. Of course, … Continue reading →

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We get hatemail, Flotilla edition

Posted on 06/02/2010 by Meryl Yourish

Please enjoy these selections from the charming people who disagree with me. Note the depth, breadth, and soaring intellect of the average anti-Semitic anti-Israel commenter. And note, especially, the good humor, cheerfulness, and acceptance of a blogger having the choice … Continue reading →

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Anti-Piracy Techniques and Violence

Posted on 06/02/2010 by Rabbi Kaufman

Looking at the latest video that Meryl posted below as well, it appears that at least in the case of that particular vessel that anti-piracy techniques were being employed. The use of water cannons, stun grenades, and even chains would … Continue reading →

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Latest IDF video: Attacked before boarding

Posted on 06/02/2010 by Meryl Yourish

Funny, the liars who keep on saying that the flotilla “activists” were all peaceful and meant no harm whatsoever (this Guardian article is particularly execrable) keep on being proven wrong by the video evidence of the Mavi Marmara “activists” attacking … Continue reading →

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Why Israel Had and Has No Choice

Posted on 06/02/2010 by Rabbi Kaufman

There are more than a few people out there who are saying, “Israel should have understood that it would have been better to simply let the ships through. Some have compared the Mavi Marmara with the Exodus. They were both … Continue reading →

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Flotilla briefs, Wednesday edition

Posted on 06/02/2010 by Meryl Yourish

I’m not even going to try to parse the AP news bias anymore. Except to say that they now use the words “Israel says” and “Israel claimed” when describing facts like the attackers having knives and metal rods stashed on … Continue reading →

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Flotilla briefs

Posted on 06/01/2010 by Meryl Yourish

Heartless IDF commandos order elderly man to “sit down.” The horrors! Relevant quote: After the Israelis gained control of the ship, he said, “they didn’t harm anybody after that. They harmed some folks in getting on board as people tried … Continue reading →

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The flotilla attack: Aftermath

Posted on 06/01/2010 by Meryl Yourish

The armchair analysts have been at it since late Saturday night, blaming Israel for the deaths of the attackers of the IDF, even though the photographic evidence that the attack was laid well in advance is mounting. There’s news about … Continue reading →

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Differing Witnesses and “The truth must be somewhere in between”

Posted on 06/01/2010 by Rabbi Kaufman

Many of those who were on the Mavi Marmara are speaking out and what they are saying is damning of Israel. Of course, what they are saying is also contradicted directly by the video of the event. MK Hanin Zuabi … Continue reading →

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The Real Problem is Turkey

Posted on 06/01/2010 by Rabbi Kaufman

It is becoming clearer and clearer that Turkey is not simply critical of Israel, but is in fact hostile to Israel. Think about this for a moment. In the past couple of weeks alone, Turkey has worked with Iran to … Continue reading →

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UN to Israel: You asked for it

Posted on 06/01/2010 by Meryl Yourish

The United Nations is telling Israel that the fault for the attack on their commando force from the Turkish ship during the Free Gaza flotilla wouldn’t have happened had there been no seige of Gaza. In other words, if Israel … Continue reading →

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US Opposes International Probe

Posted on 05/31/2010 by Rabbi Kaufman

While I have certainly been critical of the way that the Obama administration has dealt with Israel related issues in the past, I must say that the administration’s response to this crisis has been largely on the mark. If I’m … Continue reading →

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Tikkun and World Media

Posted on 05/31/2010 by Rabbi Kaufman

Shalom All, I find it simply outrageous that Tikkun and other peace organizations have the gall to call those bloodthirsty attempted murderers who launched into the Israeli soldiers with metal clubs and knives “peace activists.” They truly should be termed … Continue reading →

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Summary of the Events on the Free Gaza Flotilla

Posted on 05/31/2010 by Rabbi Kaufman

Here’s the summary of the Flotilla situation that I have pieced together: Please watch the video of the soldiers being attacked IMMEDIATELY upon boarding Mavi Marmara by “non-violent” protesters. 1. The Free Gaza Movement organized the flotilla but did not … Continue reading →

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Going for the day

Posted on 05/31/2010 by Meryl Yourish

I’m done for now. But Memeorandum has a great round-up of blog posts on the Gaza flotilla, and newest contributor Rabbi Kaufman will be posting.

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Close-ups of Gaza “activists” attacking IDF: No white flags in evidence

Posted on 05/31/2010 by Meryl Yourish

Watch this video and explain to me why the UN Security Council is going to meet to discuss this.

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More on the flotilla attack

Posted on 05/31/2010 by Meryl Yourish

On the day before the IDF boarded the ship, the “peace activists” on board the Marmara chanted the jihadi slogan to kill all Jews. “[Remember] Khaibar, Khaibar, oh Jews! The army of Muhammad will return!” Khaibar is the name of … Continue reading →

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Flotilla news links the MSM won’t give you

Posted on 05/31/2010 by Meryl Yourish

Video of an IDF soldier being stabbed in the back by a “peace” activist. More video of the IDF being attacked by the “peaceful” protestors. Jameel is live-blogging. He reports word that there are Hamas terrorists hiding on the ship … Continue reading →

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Israeli report on the flotilla attack

Posted on 05/31/2010 by Meryl Yourish

An Israeli reporter on the attack by the “activists” the AP probably won’t give you: Our Navy commandoes fell right into the hands of the Gaza mission members. A few minutes before the takeover attempt aboard the Marmara got underway, … Continue reading →

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