Category Archives: Middle East

Hamas: On the run, not on the ropes

Hamas is hurting, but far from down yet. Hamas is damaged, but reluctant to concede to a ceasefire, intelligence leaders reported Sunday. The IDF’s head of intelligence and Shin Bet chief said the terror organization’s capabilities have been significantly reduced, … Continue reading

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Another Dmitry: The last world war

The last translation (from the Jewish journalist Dmitry Sidorov) wasn’t a fact-based commentary, rather an emotional response to the goings-on here. What I said in that post. Upon second thought – there definitely is a place for purely emotional reaction … Continue reading

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Hamas: Now we’ll never negotiate with Israel. Israel: Awesome!

If anyone is keeping track of the number of lies coming out of Khaled Mashaal, add another few to the list. The Gaza war has killed the last chance for settlement and negotiations with Israel, Damascus-based Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal … Continue reading

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Taking the fight to Hamas: It’s working

Israel scored another major hit today. The IDF isn’t just cutting off the creature’s tentacles—it’s also cutting off some heads. Senior terror commander killed: The IDF killed Amir Mansi, who was the commander of Hamas rocket cells operating in the … Continue reading

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70,000 Iranian suicide bombers: Duck, Israel!

You know those 70,000 Iranians who signed up to become suicide bombers in Israel? First it’s on. Then it’s off. Then it’s on again. You know what I say? Every time Iran does this—and they do it every time there’s … Continue reading

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Muslims attacking Jews on the streets of Norway

What’s missing from this report? Around 500 people who had gathered for a legal demonstration in support of Israel outside the Norwegian parliament were attacked Thursday evening by some 1,000 pro-Palestinians, police told AFP. “Almost immediately there was a large … Continue reading

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UNSCR 1860: Not worth the paper it’s written on

UN Security Council Resolution 1860 is a waste of time and space. It’s not a Chapter Seven, so it’s nonbinding. It makes no mention of Hamas whatsoever, so it’s bullshit. And Israel is treating it as such. Israel’s Operation Cast … Continue reading

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Diehling with Iran

The Washington Post has dueling op-eds about Israel’s war against Hamas. Jackson Diehl predictably tells Israel that it’s on the wrong path in Hard Lesson for Israel. Charles Krauthammer disagrees. Israel’s military campaign in the Gaza Strip is failing, but … Continue reading

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When Amira Hass accuses Hamas

This is not precisely news, but in a way it is – when one of the chief apologists for Palestinian misdeeds says it: Even in the current conditions, Hamas is continuing to arrest those it suspects of criminal activity or … Continue reading

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W. abandons Israel again

First he forced Ariel Sharon to give up the Philadelphi Corridor. Then he forced Israel to allow Hamas to run in Palestinian elections, even though Ba’athists were not allowed to run in Iraq, and Taliban were not allowed to run … Continue reading

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Hamas targets schools, world is blind, deaf, and dumb on topic

First, I researched the grad rocket. It is accurate. It can be targeted. Then, I checked on Google maps to see how easy it is to map out a school in Israel. Satellite view. No problem. Then I checked reports … Continue reading

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Iran opens a second front?

Did Iran order Hezbullah to shell northern Israel yesterday? A Katyusha barrage was fired Thursday at the Nahariya area in the Western Galilee. Police reported that two people were lightly wounded and evacuated to the local hospital. Several residents were … Continue reading

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Faith in Fatah

That’s what Thomas Friedman has. Hamas rejects any recognition of Israel. By contrast, the Fatah-led Palestinian Authority, which controls the West Bank, has recognized Israel — and vice versa. If you believe, as I do, that the only stable solution … Continue reading

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Israel ceases fire, Hamas bombs cities

But of course. Just 25 minutes after the “humanitarian pause” declared by the IDF came to an end Wednesday afternoon, Hamas fired two Grad rockets towards southern Israel. One landed inside Beersheba; no injuries or damage have been reported. The … Continue reading

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UN sticks up for Hamas

Of course the UN is sure there weren’t any Hamas terrorists shooting mortars from their school. It’s not like UNRWA has been infiltrated by terrorists, ever. Or use UNRWA ambulances as getaway cars, or to transport weapons. And it’s not … Continue reading

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