Month: November 2005
Beginning to Look a Lot Like New Elections …
Analysis: Election Fever Has Arrived
Sharon Wants to Draw New Borders for Israel, Won’t Rule Out Unilateral Withdrawal From West Bank
PM Sharon: We Won’t Abandon You to the Palestinians
From the old Hit Record; “Tell me lies, tell me sweet little lies…” MB
Another Denial of Hand-Over by President Katsav’s Spokeswoman
Regarding the ongoing story covering the possible President Katsav signature handing over Mt. Zion — Dovid HaMelech’s Kever to the Vatican, I received this email;
Subject: FW: STATEMENT FROM PRES. KATSAV’S OFFICE
From: “Ellen W. H.
To: “Save Mt. Zion”
—– Original Message —–
From: Israel Government Press Office
To: gpo@pmo.gov.il
Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2005 1:13 PM
Subject: STATEMENT FROM PRES. KATSAV’S OFFICE
(Communicated by the President’s Spokeswoman)
Irwin Moskowitz and Ateret Cohanim Plan More East J’lem Jewish Housing
Media Coverage of Possible Hand-Over of Mt. Zion Persists
Please stay in touch with the most up-to-date coverage Regarding President Katsav’s Vatican trip in Mid-November and possible signature on a possible Land Hand-Over to the Vatican.
Here is more contact information that you should know in order to fight this possible Hand-Over on multiple levels;
YOU WANT ANSWERS? GO GET THEM IN NEW YORK:
The night before President Katsav’s scheduled meeting with the Pope,
there will be a panel-discussion on Jewish – Christian Relations at the
Center for Jewish History, 15 West 16 Street, NYC.
Evacuee News
Possible New Government Regulations Could Hurt INN
Possible New Government Regulations May Stifle Israel National News Internet Broadcasts
Excerpts;
“Broadcasting via cable or satellite to the Israeli public requires a license. The council has the power to grant licenses to selected content and service providers who meet its requirements, and revoke the licenses of broadcasters who do not.”
“If the council’s authority is broadened to include Internet broadcasts, broadcasters such as Israel National News (Arutz-7), might be subject to government regulation and oversight, something that could severely compromise its independence, objectivity, and ability to report and comment on current events the way it sees fit.”
Israel’s Best Gentile “Friends”
Bibi: Evangelicals are Israel’s Best Gentile Friends
Excerpts;
“‘The greatest support Israel has today is in the United States. And the greatest support Israel has in the US, besides the Jewish community, is that of Evangelical Christians,’ Netanyahu said at the monthly meeting of the Knesset’s Christian Allies Caucus, which hosted Hagee on Monday.”
“‘These people… support us not because of a shared ethnic identity, but because of a broader partnership based on values,’ Netanyahu added.”
The PM of Spin
‘Loyalist’ MK Yatom: Sharon Must Expand Ma’aleh Adumim
This morning, I found this email on my log;
To: Main Identity
Sent: Monday, November 07, 2005 9:58 PM
Subject: THE DEEPER DISENGAGEMENT STORY
WINSTON MID EAST ANALYSIS & COMMENTARY November 7, 2005
THE DEEPER DISENGAGEMENT STORY By Emanuel A. Winston, Mid East Analyst & Commentator
At the beginning, most thought that Sharon’s plans and judgement were merely a flawed attempt to placate President Bush and energize his ‘Road Map’ plan. Those not in on Sharon’s typical long range planning saw what Sharon wanted them to see.