Tag Archives: Mavi Marmara

Israel is Sorry – An Apology to Turkey

Posted on 09/01/2011 by Rabbi Kaufman

Shalom, Salaam, blessings be upon our friends the Turkish people. We in Israel are sorry for what occurred in regard to the episode of the Free Gaza Flotilla. We are sorry that lives were lost because militants on board attacked … Continue reading →

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Thursday news

Posted on 04/07/2011 by Meryl Yourish

Awww…. it’s Tripoli Tulip: Boy, she must be into the Ghaddafis for her life. In her 30s, with long dark hair, heavy makeup and often decked out in gaudy outfits, she often gives long monologues crusading against Libya’s rebels, the … Continue reading →

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The media pass along lies of Turkey’s inquiry as truth

Posted on 02/12/2011 by Meryl Yourish

When the Israeli Turkel Committee’s report came out exonerating the IDF in the Mavi Marmara incident, the AP included a breakdown of who served on the committee. Reuters mentioned the video footage that showed “activists” attacking Israeli soldiers in an … Continue reading →

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Bloggers: We bring you the truth, because the media won’t

Posted on 01/27/2011 by Meryl Yourish

Barry Rubin wrote something in a column that essentially sums up what is wrong with reporting today. And what’s wrong with it? The media do not report the truth. Here’s how a friend of mine summed up the recent period: … Continue reading →

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Tuesday morning briefs

Posted on 12/28/2010 by Meryl Yourish

Netanyahu to Turkey: Bite me. NFW will Israel be apologizing to Turkey for killing nine terrorists—sorry, “activists”—who attacked IDF soldiers while they were rapelling down from helicopters and sitting in boats alongside the Marvel of Mumbles. And oh, yeah—there’s also … Continue reading →

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What the AP doesn’t tell you about Israel

Posted on 12/26/2010 by Meryl Yourish

What the AP reports: The activists, mostly members of pro-Islamic groups, waved Palestinian and Turkish flags and chanted “down with Israel” and “Allah is great” as they greeted the vessel. Protesters also boarded boats to welcome the approaching ship, which … Continue reading →

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A balanced report on the Mavi Marmari incident

Posted on 08/18/2010 by Meryl Yourish

Kudos to the British television programme (spelled this way in honor of their objectivity) for a balanced report on the Mavi Marmara incident. Via Goldblog. The producer of Panorama? The BBC. Whoa. That’s TWO balanced BBC pieces in one week, … Continue reading →

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The Eiland report: spinning it against Israel

Posted on 07/13/2010 by Soccerdad

Originally the Washington Post reported Israeli troops raid aid flotilla headed for Gaza, killing nine and the New York Times reported Deadly Israeli Raid Draws Condemnation. Both articles seem reasonably accurate in hindsight. Now Israel has released the results of … Continue reading →

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