Category Archives: Middle East

The palestinian elections: A lose-lose for Israel

Posted on 01/11/2006 by Meryl Yourish

Palestinian elections are going to hurt Israel no matter who wins Continue reading →

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Mahmoud Abbas, clueless fibber

Posted on 01/10/2006 by Meryl Yourish

Yesterday the Israeli newspapers were full of reports that Mahmoud Abbas was promised by the U.S. that Israel would allow palestinians to vote in East Jerusalem. Today, we have the denial of any such promise. The United States refuted Monday … Continue reading →

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Gaza: Welcome to chaos

Posted on 01/10/2006 by Meryl Yourish

Gaza falls into lawlessness; British reporter mourns the loss of his faithful guide Continue reading →

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Chaos vs. Law: Chaos wins

Posted on 01/05/2006 by Meryl Yourish

Gaza chaos bears fruit Continue reading →

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Open. Closed. Open. Closed. Open. Closed.

Posted on 01/04/2006 by Meryl Yourish

The pals are revolting, as usual Continue reading →

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“You have been so disrespectful”

Posted on 01/03/2006 by Meryl Yourish

Kate Burton didn’t like being kidnapped, after all Continue reading →

Posted in Gaza, Terrorism | 3 Comments

Mahmoud Abbas: Begging for petrodollars

Posted on 01/03/2006 by Meryl Yourish

Buried deep in an article about the upcoming terrorist elections is this interesting fact: Abbas, meanwhile, is touring Gulf states, trying to raise money to make up a serious budget shortfall. The appeal to the Arab nations followed a decision … Continue reading →

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