Category Archives: Israel

Abdullah to Israel: Destroy Israel for peace

Yet another call by yet another Arab leader for Israel to comply with the 2002 Saudi Initiative, which calls for the return of all Palestinian refugees to Israel. One-word answer: Shyeah. Jordan’s King Abdullah on Thursday called on Israel to … Continue reading

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Tony Greenstein in three easy steps

A while ago there was some brouhaha on the ENGAGE site, caused by the rash (we think) decision of the team to provide space for Tony Greenstein’s rebuttal of an excellent article by David Hirsh. David wrote about the pitiful … Continue reading

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Irish stew with some matzo balls

The story about the recommendation on boycott of Israeli artists issued by Aosdana, Ireland’s state-sponsored academy of creative artists, did not make a lot of waves in the media. Probably because it is not remarkable enough. JP says: Aosdana, Ireland’s … Continue reading

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Iranian spies: It’s a two-way street

Iran accuses its Jewish community of spying for Israel whenever it feels like threatening its remaining few thousand Jews. Apparently, Iran actually is recruiting Iranian Jews who emigrated to Israel but who return to visit relatives. And by “recruiting” I … Continue reading

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Syrians to Israel: Give us peace, or we’ll kill you

Good to know that Nancy Pelosi’s trip to Damascus accomplished something, hey? Yeah, that “road to peace runs through Damascus” bull really works. “If Israel rejects the Arab League peace proposal, resistance will be the only way to liberate the … Continue reading

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British journalists stop even trying to pretend they’re impartial

The British National Union of Journalists has voted to boycott Israeli goods. The National Union of Journalists has voted at its annual meeting for a boycott of Israeli goods as part of a protest against last year’s war in Lebanon. … Continue reading

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Friday funny

If you don’t watch The Daily Show, you probably haven’t seen this incredibly funny interview with Israeli Ambassador to the UN, Dan Gillerman. Put down your drinks, ladies and gents. You have been warned. Via Omri, who can’t just enjoy … Continue reading

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Batsh*t crazy, part the next

Yes, we now call it Israeli Derangement Syndrome. Because when it comes to all things Israeli, a large part of the world is batshit crazy. Especially the Arab/Muslim part of the world. The newest batshit crazy rumor? That Israeli melons … Continue reading

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The EU grows a spine

Miracle of miracles, the EU has decided that Hamas isn’t fooling anyone. EU Says No to Aiding Palestinian Unity Government New Palestinian Finance Minister Salam Fayyad has failed to convince the European Union to agree to resume aid to the … Continue reading

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Briefly

Hizbullah says: We’re going to attack Israel because America is making us do it. Hizbullah has not ruled out another confrontation with Israel this summer and is rearming, according to a report by the Guardian, Wednesday. “We are prepared for … Continue reading

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The Hamas moderation line, fisked

One has to wonder if the headline writer could keep a straight face writing this one: Hamas’ Moderation Claims Meet Skepticism Gee. Ya think? Of course, this article didn’t get nearly as wide an audience as the story of an … Continue reading

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Hamas, unchanged, unchanging, ever anti-Israel

The AFP has the balls to publish what the AP and Reuters usually downplay. RAMALLAH, West Bank (AFP) – Hamas’s exiled leader Khaled Meshaal vowed Friday that his organisation would continue to resist Israel and would not compromise its claims … Continue reading

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Saudi ERA Watch, part two

Hey, girls. Are you from Saudi Arabia? Do you want to get a scholarship to study abroad? No problem! But first, you have to have a male companion to go with you, since you’re leaving one of the most female-unfriendly … Continue reading

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The deal for Shalit

As usual, it’s a take-it-or-leave-it threat from Hamas. As usual, mass murderers of Jews are on the list of prisoners that the terrorists want released. As usual, there is a great fear in Israel that the Prime Minister will comply. … Continue reading

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A tale of two bomb plots

First, the bomb plot according to the Israeli media: ccording to the details released by the security service, the driver, a suicide bomber, had managed to cross into Israel in a vehicle laden with about 100 kilograms of explosives. However, … Continue reading

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