Category Archives: Middle East

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The charade continues: Mahmoud Abbas, whose organization, you may recall, did not go into all-out civil war with Hamas, and who told palestinian TV just the other day that it is not necessary for Hamas to recognize Israel, is fooling … Continue reading

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Haniyeh to world: We will never recognize Israel

So, all those pundits who kept on predicting the moderation of Hamas after winning the PA elections—do you think they’re going to stop lying to themselves? JERUSALEM, Oct. 6 — Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniya told a huge, cheering crowd … Continue reading

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More palestinian civil war watches

Amira Hass is getting mighty testy about Gaza. Of course, she blames Israel. But I hope she’s right, and that the civil war continues. Yeah, yeah, I know. Not gonna happen. But one can dream. Okay, hold onto your hats, … Continue reading

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The palestinians are revolting; world yawns

Another Hamasnik is dead, and cellular service in Gaza was shut down. I expect to hear the cries from outraged human rights workers about this assault on the civilian population of Gaza. Oh, no, wait. Not really. This is red-on-red … Continue reading

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palestinian civil war watch, Monday night edition

Sure, you’re reading this post time-stamped tomorrow morning. That’s how I do things these days. New job, new rules, dontchaknow. So the Hamas/Fatah war continues, and those of us who are pretty much jaded to the idea of an all-out … Continue reading

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palestinian civil war watch: the AP spin continues

So they had a gunbattle and a bunch of palesitnians are dead. Love the way the AP spins the headline: Hamas Militia, Abbas Loyalists Clash Mind you, this is the headline on the story about violence in which seven people … Continue reading

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Everybody doesn’t love Hezbullah

Lebanese rally against Lebanese terrorists Continue reading

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The Religion Of… Pipe-bombs?

You just have to love the irony of this: Three small pipe bombs were thrown at a Greek Orthodox church in Gaza city Friday, a church official and police said. A church official in Gaza City, Nabil Ayad, said one … Continue reading

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Ahmadinejad: Liar. Liar. Liar.

Ahmadinejad says he’s just a great guy. He has nothing against Jews, or anyone else. “We love everyone in the world Jews, Christians, Muslims, non-Muslims, non-Jews, non-Christians,” he said, adding “we are against ugly acts.” Liar. “‘In this historical war, … Continue reading

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Ahmadinejad and blood traitors

Nuttery Karta meet nutty Jew-hater Ahmadinejad Continue reading

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Advice for Olmert on Nasrallah

I’ve got the answer for you, Ehud: Prime Minister Ehud Olmert was evasive about whether Hizbullah chief Hassan Nasrallah is still in Israel’s crosshairs. Hizbullah planned to stage a victory rally in Beirut on Friday. Asked by Maariv whether Nasrallah … Continue reading

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35,000 at a pro-Israel rally is not news

Thousands rally against Iran’s message of hate, world ignores them Continue reading

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Stand with Israel and against Ahmadinejad

This was in my email this morning: STAND WITH ISRAEL! Speak Out Against Global Terrorism and its State Sponsors. Free the Kidnapped IDF Soldiers. NATIONAL SOLIDARITY RALLY Dag Hammarskjold Plaza (across from the United Nations) Wednesday, September 20th 12 noon, … Continue reading

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Hezbollah reneges on 1701 – again?

The only source of this news item so far is Debka, but if true it should be regarded as one more step to demolish the remains of the UNSC resolution 1701. Until Wednesday night, the Shiite terror group stood by … Continue reading

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The Iranian Holocaust cartoon contest: Flop, flop, fizz fizz

The Iranian Holocaust cartoon contest flops Continue reading

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