Category Archives: Israel

Nonie Darwish in UNM: freedom of speech vs hypocrisy

The gist of the story is simple: A group of University of New Mexico students “mic checked” an Israel Alliance talk on their campus Thursday night, when audience members got up out of their seats and physically attacked the protesting … Continue reading

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Quick Monday links

Hamas is totally out of Syria. Hezbollah is delusional. The Iranians are delusional. (It’s a freaking movie, schmucks.) A ray of light in France? Gee, the Russians don’t want Israel to attack their client state. How–1980s of them. Israel Apartheid … Continue reading

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Friday news roundup

If you’re not reading Barry Rubin, you’re not informed about the Middle East: I haven’t pointed you to any of Barry’s writing lately, but you should just go to his column at PJ Media and scroll down. Also check out … Continue reading

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Thursday, briefly

Yes, it’s Jew Cooties time again! The head of Egypt’s veterinary authority–someone who you would think might have a scientific bent, but then, you would be someone who has never read this blog, because when it comes to Israel and … Continue reading

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The “stones” the Palestinians throw

Take a look at this AFP photo. That isn’t a rock. And that isn’t an unusual occurrence. This wasn’t Weiss’ first time in an incident of this kind. “The Palestinians love to throw stones near that spot, and at two … Continue reading

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Wednesday, briefly

If only they’d all fight each other like this: Iraqi jihadis are now heading to Syria to fight the Assad dictatorship. Of course, the enemy of my enemy is not my friend. These are Iraqi Sunnis, the legacy of Saddam … Continue reading

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Washington’s Birthday briefs

No, not his actual briefs, because they didn’t wear briefs in those days. And, ew. Yep, Islamists are still trying to murder Israelis: Suuuure, they’re moderating. That’s why the IDF foiled another terror plot on the Egyptian border. And by … Continue reading

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Sunday snowy briefs

Really? The Brits were buying oil from Iran even though they know that Iran is working toward a nuclear bomb? Really? So Iran cutting off exports to the U.K. and France is, what–a waste of time for all involved? Because … Continue reading

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The AP: Ignore what we said yesterday, it was too pro-Israel

Yesterday, the AP reported that Iran was behind the attempted terrorist attacks on Israelis in Thailand. They even headlined the article that way. Thailand: Iranians’ Targets Were Israeli Diplomats The lead tries to fudge just a little bit by using … Continue reading

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Friday briefs

Our friends the Pakistanis: Get a load of this news item. Pakistan on Thursday stressed the need for multi-faceted cooperation between Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran on the basis of their being close neighbours, to address the numerous challenges and exploit … Continue reading

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Thursday briefs

The Revenge of Hezbollah: So far, it’s a fail, thanks to the tireless work of the Mossad. They foiled an attempt to assassinate Ehud Barak in Singapore. Here’s what really bothers me: How did they get a detailed itinerary of … Continue reading

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A few questions for a BDS supporter

The article Pennsylvania BDS conference draws controversy, attacks calls for attention not  because of its whiny title – does its author really expect a BDS gathering not to cause some waves? – but because of its multiple internal controversies. Also … Continue reading

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The Growth of Israel Advocacy in the Reform Movement

The dramatic increase in active advocacy for Israel in the Reform movement was obvious at the URJ’s recent Biennial Convention held in Washington DC. That convention featured a number of speakers whose speeches primarily focused on Israel and a number … Continue reading

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Wednesday news roundup

The roots of anti-Semitism: Deeper than you think. A new book (which I think I should buy) traces the roots of anti-Semitism and discovers that the Greeks and Romans hated us millennia ago just as much as–well, gee. As much … Continue reading

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Iran attacks

Looks like the Iranian proxies tried, but failed, to murder Israelis. They did succeed in wounding a few people, including the wife of an Israeli diplomat in India. The Iranians are–get this–blaming the attacks on Israel. “We wuz framed, I … Continue reading

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