Category Archives: Gaza

Confirmed: Olmert surrenders to Hamas

The AFP says that Olmert agreed to Egypt’s cease-fire deal. Despite earlier denials by top officials in Jerusalem, a senior defense official has confirmed Tuesday that an agreement on a lull in Gaza Strip fighting has been worked out. In … Continue reading

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Hamas refuses truce; Meryl not surprised

Gee, that was quick. Yesterday, me: And oh, yeah. Hamas has never stuck with a cease fire. Not ever. Later that day, the Jerusalem Post: Hamas and Islamic Jihad on Thursday rejected Egypt’s call for an immediate and unconditional cease-fire … Continue reading

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Iranian EFP kills Israeli soldier

Terrorists killed an Israeli soldier on the Israeli side of the Gaza border. None of the wire services only the AP felt that this was worth a mention. And as I predicted, it was an EFP (bottom of the post). … Continue reading

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Behind the “civilian” casualties: Part 2

Here’s another reason why the “civilian” casualties are higher when Israel fights terrorists: According to reports from Gaza, dozens of Palestinian civilians were also killed in the fighting. The army says the fighting took place in a densely populated area, … Continue reading

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Hamas Iran is fighting the last war

I’ve been saying for a while now that Hamas and its Iranian patrons have not learned the right lessons from the Hizbullah war. Now the commanders of the Givati brigade prove it. Officers in the brigade spoke about a combination … Continue reading

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Cold-stone killer IDF escorts Egyptians out of danger

Those horrible IDF soldiers and airman. Imagine the nerve of them actually saving an Egyptian chopper crew’s lives. The pilot of an Egyptian helicopter lost in the fog found himself over the Gaza Strip and under fire from Hamas militants … Continue reading

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The AP acknowledges Israelis are civilians

Toldja they read my blog. The AP is finally admitting that Israeli casualties are civilian casualties. Of course, they still uncritically pass along the bullshit line that Palestinian deaths were at least half civilian. Yeah, right. In all, 117 Palestinians … Continue reading

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The Holocaust experts are talking and more

The Holocaust envy syndrome has never been so frankly expressed as in the recent days. Exiled Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal denounced Israeli attacks against civilians in the Gaza strip on Saturday, describing it as “the real holocaust.” “Israel wants to … Continue reading

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Gaza, briefly

More Iranian-made Grad rockets are raining down on Ashkelon, causing damage and injuries. At least 3 Grad rocket fired from the Gaza Strip Sunday afternoon landed in Ashkelon, marking the first time the large southern city was hit today. An … Continue reading

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Surveys

Just some quick observations about the recent violence in Gaza.Backspin has helpfully provided some numbers that illustrate the threat to Israel, focusing on Ashkelon. Note especially, the budget of Izzedine al Kassam’s estimated budget. Given the poverty of Gaza one … Continue reading

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Gaza: Israel battles terrorists and world media

The IDF moved in force into parts of Gaza, and the anti-Israel PR machine is working overtime. CNN: Palestinians: Israeli attacks killing dozens AP: 33 Dead In Escalating Attacks On Gaza The Guardian: Israeli raids on Gaza kill 32 BBC: … Continue reading

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The impending Israeli invasion

It isn’t like it’s a surprise, or anything, but you’d think Israel would get tired of warning the terrorists when to hide. Of course, there are those of us that think people who insist their greatest wish is to fall … Continue reading

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The war with Hamas: More Iranian rockets and rocketeers, more hits

Time to find out who learned more from the Second Lebananon War, Israel or her enemies. Because it looks like the IDF is finally going to go into Gaza in force. Apparently, even Olmert can’t ignore Iranian-made Grad rockets landing … Continue reading

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Why the rocket attacks are hitting more people

Here’s a puzzle for you: What happened in the last few weeks that would have changed the effectiveness of the “crude, homemade rocket” attacks from Gaza? Here’s a hint: The destruction of the Egyptian border. Here’s another hint: The entrance … Continue reading

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Democratically elected govt. of PA murders Israeli man

Hamas claimed responsibility for the salvo of kassam rockets that killed a man who was committing the crime of sitting in his car. A Israeli college student was killed on Wednesday after a Qassam rocket landed in a parking lot … Continue reading

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