Category Archives: Israel

So, is this like the old Soviet Ministers of Culture?

Yet another example of an Arab spokesliar. How can you tell an Arab leader is lying? His lips are moving. Via Charles, MEMRI has video of the Syrian Minister of Culture (and I always love to hear that one, because … Continue reading

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The non-moderation of the PA, cont’d

The Arabs will never love their children more than they hate the Jews. They’re still teaching their children to hate, and that Israel is Muslim land—and once again, the world will turn a blind eye to the facts that this … Continue reading

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An Arab on the faux moderation of Hamas and Fatah

Khaled Abu Toameh writes in the WSJ that the “unity government” is, as I have said all along, a sham: Even before the Palestinian “unity” government was sworn in Saturday at least five European countries announced that they would resume … Continue reading

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Anti-Semitism roundup

If anyone actually read Salon, I’d care that they pretend this article isn’t about Jews, nor even about the Israel Lobby, but about the Bush policy in the Middle East. Uh-huh. The touchiest aspect of all is the role played … Continue reading

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Confusion in the Arab street

Haaretz reported today on a poll that may be of some interest to inquiring minds. The poll’s most dramatic finding was that 28 percent of local Arabs did not believe the Holocaust happened, and that among high-school and college graduates … Continue reading

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An almost-good article from AP

Either I’m too tired to see the bias, or this one has very little. Israelis Snub Senior Norwegian Diplomat Israel’s foreign ministry canceled a planned Tuesday meeting with a top Norwegian diplomat in a sign of displeasure the day after … Continue reading

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Good news according to Guardian

First of all, it’s quite some time since I had my teeth in Guardian’s knee. Secondly, it is a rare case when a Guardian’s (or, rather, The Observer’s, if anyone cares) writer is in this win-win situation, when in one … Continue reading

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Hamas to world: We will never recognize Israel. Not. Ever.

Just in case you thought they were moderating—like the morons in Norway, for instance—Hamas wants you to know, NFW will they ever recognize Israel or give up their attempt to destroy the Jewish state. Hamas faction member Mushir al-Masri however … Continue reading

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“Resistance in all forms”

These are the means of “resistance” that Hamas reserves for itself: DF soldiers on Sunday uncovered an explosive device weighing 7 kilograms (about 15.5 pounds) and a gas canister in a Palestinian’s bag at the Beit Iba checkpoint, west of … Continue reading

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A good day for Israeli PR

Ynet reports on a gathering in Ramallah called ‘Jerusalem First’ conference. The proceedings of the conference are, most probably, as good a proof of a deity pulling some strings as any other natural or supernatural phenomena. After all, it is … Continue reading

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A year later, the world does as expected

A year ago, any commentator on Israel with half a brain said that the world would ultimately deal with Hamas, even if Hamas didn’t actually change its stance in the least. Yep. It’s begun. Earlier Saturday, Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas … Continue reading

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“Peaceful” Friday Biilin protesters break Border Guard’s leg

If it’s Friday, this must be Biilin. I didn’t get around last week to linking the weekly riot. But there’s today’s: A Border Police officer and four protesters – two of them Israeli citizens – were hurt during the weekly … Continue reading

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Analyzing the Mecca Agreement

The news media reports on the Mecca Agreement, but never really tells you what it says other than that it got Hamas and Fatah to stop shooting at each other and agree to share power. Here is the full text … Continue reading

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A must-see

Martin Himel made a documentary concerning the Concordia riots that prevented Benjamin Netanyahu from speaking on campus. The rioters were Muslim students and their allies. Watch, and be angered and horrified. The whole thing can be seen here. Via LGF.

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Saudi arrogance

The Saudi Arabians, who proposed a plan in 2002 that would destroy Israel without a shot being fired, think that since the Saudis proposed it, Israel must accept it—as is, with no changes. Because gee, that’s what negotiations are all … Continue reading

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