Category Archives: Israel

AFP: Only IDF-caused fatalities count

Check out this statement by AFP: GAZA CITY (AFP) — The Israeli military killed three Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, bringing to 12 the death toll in one of the bloodiest 24 hours in the Hamas-run territory … Continue reading

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Gaza operation imminent?

Well, maybe not imminent, but it does appear to be in the works. The army said Palestinians also lobbed at least 20 mortar shells into Israel from the southern part of the strip, but no casualties were reported. The Popular … Continue reading

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The white butterfly

Michelle Malkin and others have posted about Shiri Negari, the terror victim who was featured in a sign protesting Mahmoud Ahmadenijad’s invitation to speak at Columbia. The name brought back memories. While the terror war against Israel was going strong, … Continue reading

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Ahmadinejad: REALLY afraid of a girl

Karnit Goldwasser gives more details of her meeting with Mad Mahmoud: “During the questions we made eye contact, we looked at each other more than once. The look on his face changed the moment he realized who was facing him … Continue reading

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Ahmadinejad is afraid of a girl

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who says he is for peace, against war, and loves all people, deliberately snubbed Karnit Goldwasser, whose husband Ehud was kidnapped last year by Hezbollah. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad refused to address an Israeli woman who asked him … Continue reading

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Waiting for Assad

Back in 1996, the New York Times had some surprisingly kind words for President Assad of Syria. In Closing Ranks against Terror the editors of the Times fretted that the senior Assad wouldn’t attend the “Summit of the Peacemakers” but … Continue reading

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IDF to create an Israeli West Point

One of the most fearsome armies in the world is about to get a little more fearsome: The IDF plans to establish a military academy, a senior army source revealed Monday. The institution of higher education, to be modeled after … Continue reading

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Tip of the desert iceberg?

via memeorandum Jules Crittenden, Elder of Ziyon and others noted this story from Saudi Arabia. Members of Khobar’s Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and Prevention of Vice were the victims of an attack by two Saudi females, Asharq Al-Awsat … Continue reading

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When the free speech denier gets a platform

Helene Cooper of the NY Times reports on President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s speech yesterday at Columbia University. Mr. Bollinger praised himself and Columbia for showing they believed in freedom of speech by inviting the Iranian president, then continued his attack. He … Continue reading

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How much do we hate Neturei Karta?

More than the heat of the raging sun. They vilify Israel, and honor Iranian madmen. Natorei Karta spokesman Rabbi Yisroel Dovid Weiss on Tuesday called Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad “an advocate of peace,” on the eve of the group’s meeting … Continue reading

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Rotten to …

In “The Mideast Core” The editors of the Washington Post argue Ms. Rice should also discourage Israel from intensifying the ongoing conflict with Hamas-ruled Gaza by shutting off its electricity and fuel supplies. It’s hardly possible that Mr. Olmert will … Continue reading

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Terrorist reneges on pledge: Try not to be shocked

Gee, here’s a shock. One of the 180 terrorists who signed an agreement swearing that if Israel took him off a most-wanted list, he’d stop trying to murder Jews, was captured with—weapons and explosives. Border Police special forces Sunday arrested … Continue reading

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Is Scott Adams antisemitic?

In a word, “no.” I received an e-mail from a reader asking me to respond to a recent item in Scott Adams’ blog. (I have to admit that the foul language of the item is very offputting. Adams has talent, … Continue reading

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Uzi Mahnaimi and his misinformation

The stories about Israel hitting a Syrian/Korean nuclear facility have been coming fast and furious, and the most sensational are the ones in the London Times, penned by our old pal Uzi Mahnaimi. I would like to refresh your memory … Continue reading

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Ahmadinejad: “Israel is not a nation”

I think this puts paid the deniers who say that Mad Mahmoud doesn’t want Israel destroyed. PELLEY: Mr. President, you say you love all nations. I have to assume that includes the Nation of Israel. AHMADINEJAD: Israel is not a … Continue reading

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