Category Archives: Israel

The Gaza Flotilla: The Biggest Demagogue

Let’s take a look at two of the latest editions of “Who Wants to Be the Biggest Demagogue?” Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is considering a trip to Gaza in order to break the siege imposed on the Strip … Continue reading

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The common sense Flotilla response—downplayed

The Washington Post issued an editorial that’s vehemently against Turkey’s behavior regarding the terrorists hiding among the Free Gaza flotilla fools. But they published it on Saturday, the least-read day of the week. WESTERN GOVERNMENTS have been right to be … Continue reading

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Perspective, Daoud, perspective

During Israel’s justified response to repeated Hamas attacks against it southern citizens, Daoud Kuttab, a prominent Palestinian “moderate” described the rocket attacks: In its efforts to stop amateur rockets from nagging the residents of some of its southern cities, Israel … Continue reading

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The poisoned fruit of GA resolution 2708

After becoming the 1137th pundit to declare (against all evidence) that Turkey is an ally of the United States, David Ignatius reverts to blaming Israel first in The U.S. needs to keep nudging Israel on a Gaza fix: The Obama … Continue reading

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An eyewitness account of the Turkish “activists”

The Jerusalem Post has the account of one of the IDF soldiers from the attack on the Mavi Marmara, whose story contradicts the “peace activists” that are now speaking up. This was the situation he encountered: The 15th and last … Continue reading

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Newest Flotilla video: We Con The World

Jack passed this one along to me. Thanks, Jack! Update 6/12: Cowardly YouTube removed it. EyeblastTV put it up. Hence, the change. For background: And this: And where’s the MEMRI video? I seem to have misplaced the link. Well, someone … Continue reading

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National Jewish Democratic cluelessness

Commentary magazine asked thirty one prominent American Jews their opinions on the relationship between Jews and President Obama. While the results of the symposium are generally not available, behind Commentary’s subscription wall, some of the participants have posted their thoughts … Continue reading

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Hamas refuses Gaza flotilla aid

Hamas is refusing to accept the aid from the Free Gaza flotilla. And they’re doing a damned good job of pretending they don’t have the responsibility Ahmed al-Kurd, Social Welfare Minister in the Hamas government which rules Gaza, said Hamas … Continue reading

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Your Thursday morning briefs

Actually, these are my Thursday morning briefs. I just let you borrow them. Activists for Iran sanctions: You know, it’s a good trade. No wonder the terrorists who attacked the IDF soldiers were let go with the rest. Of course, … Continue reading

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Turkey Blaming Israel

Enough is enough! I just read Ari Shalit’s article in Haaretz about why Israel needs to admit it was wrong and bend over and take it from Turkey so that Turkey won’t see ISRAEL as a terrorist state! Are you … Continue reading

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Blockades and Humanitarian Crises

It seems to me that if in fact the United States supports Israel’s blockade of Gaza, which it does according to recent statements by Robert Gibbs, Sec. State Clinton, and Vice President Biden, that it should be HIGHLY CRITICAL of … Continue reading

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See no (Hamas) evil

Predictably the editors of the New York Times find fault with Israel: There is a bigger question that Israel — and the United States — must be asking: Is the blockade working? Is it weakening Hamas? Or just punishing Gaza’s … Continue reading

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We get hatemail, Flotilla edition

Please enjoy these selections from the charming people who disagree with me. Note the depth, breadth, and soaring intellect of the average anti-Semitic anti-Israel commenter. And note, especially, the good humor, cheerfulness, and acceptance of a blogger having the choice … Continue reading

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Friedman: imaginary friend

Thomas Friedman is apparently vexed, by the recent conflict between Israel and Turkey in When America’s friends fall out: As a friend of both Turkey and Israel, it has been agonizing to watch the disastrous clash between Israeli naval commandos … Continue reading

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Anti-Piracy Techniques and Violence

Looking at the latest video that Meryl posted below as well, it appears that at least in the case of that particular vessel that anti-piracy techniques were being employed. The use of water cannons, stun grenades, and even chains would … Continue reading

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