Category Archives: Gaza

Government by the terrorists, for the terrorists, and of the terrorists

Hamas has shown us for more than a year what a government of terrorists would look like. Now we have even more clear a picture: Hamas, officials said, made a strategic decision to conquer the entire Gaza Strip and to … Continue reading

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War crimes and humiliation in Gazastan

When Israel does this, headlines and editors around the world scream, “HUMILIATION!” When the Palestinians do it: Not so much. If Israel did this, the world would scream, “WAR CRIMES! MASSACRE!” In all, 14 fighters and civilians were killed and … Continue reading

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Al Qaeda in Gaza

Hamas has joined with Al Qaeda to rid themselves of the “secular” Fatah and turn Gaza into an Islamic state. The time for joking about both sides losing is over. This is really, really bad news for Israel, the region, … Continue reading

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Game on: It’s war

Abbas has let loose the hounds of Fatah. Forces loyal to Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas of Fatah were ordered Tuesday evening to defend their positions in the Gaza Strip, and counter a “coup” by rival Hamas Islamists. Hamas, stepping … Continue reading

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Palestinian war crimes glossed over by media

Imagine if the IDF had done any of this: On Tuesday morning, a gun battle erupted at the European Hospital in the southern Gaza town of Khan Younis. Hamas gunmen controlling the rooftop traded fire with Fatah-allied security forces posted … Continue reading

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The “infighting” grows to civil war

I’m thinking it won’t be long before the media admit what this really is: A civil war. The AP isn’t ready to say so yet. Hamas gunmen attacked the headquarters of the security forces in northern Gaza, a key prize … Continue reading

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A depressing poll

It seems that my juvenile scorn muscles have been in great need of exercise. Poor, poor, pitiful Pals. They’re all depressed over the mess their democratically-elected government has made of their lives. Ninety-two percent of Palestinians suffer from depression-related anxiety, … Continue reading

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The Palestinian civil war gets more serious

Something tells me that fabled “red line” has been crossed. The war has reached Ismail Haniyeh’s house. Too bad it didn’t reach Haniyeh. Clashes re-erupted in Gaza early Monday when gunmen opened fire in the house of Prime Minister Ismail … Continue reading

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Yeah, that’ll work. The UN and Quartet condemn kassams

Wow, Hamas must be shaking in its sandals at this outpouring of condemnation. First, the Quartet. The Quartet expressed its deep concern over recent factional violence in Gaza . It called for all Palestinians to immediately renounce all acts of … Continue reading

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It’s a schoolday in Sderot, and rockets are falling

Nine Ten Eleven more rockets today. I’m awaiting the UN condemnation of the indiscriminate targeting of civilians, including children, by the Palestinian terrorists. Okay, no, not really, but I like to say that to point out the vast difference in … Continue reading

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Charles is right: VOA is now anti-Israel

The Voice of America is supposed to be a relatively unbiased, if not pro-America, news site. I’ve quoted it from time to time. Yesterday, Charles pointed out an extremely slanted VOA piece on the poll of American Muslims. He’s not … Continue reading

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Palestinian rockets hit high school, more civilians

And the world continues to ignore it. A high school in the Negev was directly hit by a Qassam rocket Thursday. Two people were lightly wounded in the attack, and several others suffered from shock. The rocket landed on an … Continue reading

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Gaza actions against civilians ignored

The terrorists in Gaza kill and maim civilians with impunity. The media rarely pick up the story, and most often bury items like these deep within stories. In another incident, Hamas gunmen set fire to an 11-story apartment building housing … Continue reading

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Sderot roundup

Rockets have fallen on Sderot almost daily for over a year now, and the world notices them only when they do damage—or when the IDF responds. Israel’s leadership has decided that the terrorists can fire at will. Once again, Israel … Continue reading

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Red on red makes terrorists dead

And it couldn’t happen to a nicer bunch of terrorists. GAZA (Reuters) – At least 10 Palestinians were killed on Tuesday — eight in one incident — in the deadliest fighting between Hamas and Fatah since the rivals formed a … Continue reading

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