Category Archives: Israel

Shalit deal nearing?

The Olmert administration is apparently in a big hurry to get Gilad Shalit released before the Netanyahu administration can refuse to release terrorists responsible for the murder of hundreds. And the AFP says the deal is getting closer. Egypt hosted … Continue reading

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Two Freeman myths busted

With a summary like Washington’s lobbying machine deprived Barack Obama of a valuable adviser. I’m not going to bother with David Broder’s Chas Freeman’s withdrawal is a loss for the country. However on the op op-ed page the editors of … Continue reading

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The great debate (about Israel’s influence)

The Washington Post reports on the withdrawal of Chas Freeman to head National Intelligence Council, Intelligence Pick Blames ‘Israel Lobby’ For Withdrawal. Walter Pincus, the reporter, correctly writes: Freeman’s angry rhetoric notwithstanding, the controversy surrounding the former U.S. ambassador to … Continue reading

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Deconstructing Stephen Walt

Stephen Walt, co-author of the odious Israel Lobby, the man that sees Jewish conspiracies under every stone, does not disappoint with his reaction to the Chas Freeman flameout. But by doing so, he has tipped his hand as an expert … Continue reading

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Sderot as a symbol

The Washington Post reports on Sderot as a “symbol” Perhaps a quarter of Sderot’s population has moved away in recent years. Of the 20,000 or so residents left, anxiety and other signs of post-traumatic stress are widespread. That’s the message … Continue reading

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To Alice Walker in Gaza: Shut up and write

Yet another idiot toured Gaza, declared the results of the war horrible, and blamed Israel. This one, though—well, she’s toeing the Hamas propaganda line quite closely. Walker did not respond directly when asked whether Hamas – classified as a terrorist … Continue reading

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The NJDC responds to the Freeman withdrawal (satire)

In response to today’s withdrawal of Chas Freeman to be head of the NIC, Ira Forman of the NJDC issued the following statement: Today, the Obama administration accepted the withdrawal of Chas Freeman to head the National Intelligence Council By … Continue reading

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Chas Freeman: The Israel Lobby cost me my job

Well, that was fast. The libels on me and their easily traceable email trails show conclusively that there is a powerful lobby determined to prevent any view other than its own from being aired, still less to factor in American … Continue reading

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Hamas withholding Shalit video

The big visit by Moussa Abu Marzouk was, in part, to get

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Cohen: killing Jews is legitimate

After defending the Mullahcracy of Iran, Roger Cohen has followed his premise to its logical conclusion in Middle East Reality Check. Like Hamas in Gaza, Hezbollah has long been treated by the United States as a proscribed terrorist group. This … Continue reading

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International Women’s Day, Israel vs. the Muslim world

In Israel on International Women’s Day, former president Moshe Katsav was indicted for rape. In Saudi Arabia, the AP flacks for the kingdom point out that women can now attend the Riyadh International Book Fair for more than the two … Continue reading

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Jewish/Israeli Blog Carnival Time

Friends, Another edition of one of the longest running blog carnivals is ready for your review. Haveil Havalim #207, the weekly Jewish/Israeli blog carnival is up. You can find it here.

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Fayyad finished?

Let me clear. I am no fan of Salaam Fayad. He’s made statements like this: “What is the essence of resistance, especially in light of the current occupation?” Fayad asked. “Does it not begin with all possible efforts to strengthen … Continue reading

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Operation Cast Lead now Operation Melting Away

There was an acrimonious cabinet meeting earlier today in Israel, with Ehud Olmert and his Ehud Barak having words. But these are the most discouraging words of the meeting: Internal Security Minister Avi Dichter told the cabinet that Israel’s achievements … Continue reading

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The influence that dare not speak its name

One of the disturbing aspects of the Chas Freeman appointment is how it has exposed the true agenda of Israel’s critics. Outside of Israel, there are plenty of reasons to be skeptical of this appointment. And yet the anti-Israel Left … Continue reading

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