Month: January 2006

IDF Agrees to Draft Pullout Foes [Dropping Political Questions From Draft Interviews]

Excerpts;

“Stern also wrote that such questions ‘were not the business of the military authorities and they should have no affect on the classification, draft, or placement process in the IDF (although this may not be so in extreme cases).'”

“With regard to questions of ‘dual authority,’ Stern said, IDF soldiers had ‘proved their ability to cope with this dilemma, and the limited proportions of the phenomenon of refusal show that these questions may not and should not be asked when it is not essential.'” read more

IDF Declares Hebron Jewish Areas Closed Military Zone

Area of Jewish Community in Hebron Declared Closed Military Zone until 22 January

Excerpts;

“…The Head of the Central Command has signed a decree forbidding the entry and presence of Israeli and foreign civilians who are not residents of the Jewish community in Hebron into that area.”

“This decree expires on January 22nd 2006.”

“Civilians who are not residents of the area in question and who under special circumstances wish to enter the closed military zone may submit a request with the ‘Judea’ regional brigade and receive an entry permit.” read more

New Yorker: PM Sharon Sought Deal with US on 4 Alternative WB Retreats

Excerpt;

“In an article appearing in today’s New Yorker magazine, Haaretz’s Ari Shavit writes that Prime Minister Ariel Sharon ordered the National Security Council to study four alternatives: evacuating isolated settlements in the West Bank; evacuating an entire settlement region, perhaps one near Nablus; withdrawing from 88 percent of the West Bank; and withdrawing from 92 percent of the West Bank. Shavit cites Sharon associates who said that his operative plan was to negotiate with the Palestinians over an interim agreement, under which Israel would evacuate some 20 isolated settlements.“ read more

Firebomb Attack in the Ramallah District

Kassam Rocket Attack Without Injuries

While the IDF, Yassam, Magav are busy trying to make the Shlehevet neighborhood of Chevron Yudenrein as the stepping-stone for expelling 10s of thousands more Jews from Yehuda and the Shomron, the Regime’s other tenacle reared it’s nasty head;

HCJ Rules Pollard Not Prisoner of Zion

Excerpts;

“The High Court of Justice ruled on Monday morning that Jonathan Pollard, who was convicted in the United States of spying for Israel and has been in prison for over 20 years, does not meet the criteria required to declare him a prisoner of Zion.” read more

Friends, the language of the headline was deliberately strong. Something has to awaken Jews from their lethargy!

What follows are a Number of Loosely-translated articles from Hebrew with links to the articles in Hebrew;

Youths Blocked From Ascending to Tel-Rumeida

Excerpt (Loosely translated from Hebrew via Email);

“A leader of the civil disobedience struggle in Hevron related an incident yesterday in which a group of youths walked toward Tel-Hevron (Tel-Rumeida) via a free-passage route used by Jews everyday. They were stopped by a group of IDF officers, including Hevron Brigade Commander Motti Baruch and senior officers from the Yehuda Brigade, who refused them passage. When the group tried to continue forward, the officers beat them, cocked their weapons and threatened to shoot them, and then beat them with their rifle butts (with bullets still chambered). The group then turned back, as they were sure that the next step was to be fired upon.” read more

As usual, Barak of the IRIS Blog is upfront of MSM in reporting and offering expert analysis of PM Sharon’s medical condition. Here is the latest IRIS report;

Sharon’s Health May be Downgraded; Investigation Discussed

There was however, one item which was not addressed which this author will try to do now.

Excerpt;

“The doctor added that when he has to speak to the family of an individual in such a situation, he tells them: ‘He will not fully regain consciousness. He may be able to breath alone and will not need equipment, but he will remain severely disabled.’ read more

Sharon Considered Destroying 20 Communities in Judea and Samaria

The above headline needs to be hammered home to Israelis again, and again and again until they have it coming out of their ears. They must be made to understand their consequences to their own homes, even in Ramat Aviv Bet when Kassams with wide ranges are launched from the very places that the irresponsible government of Israel has given over in TOTAL immoral abrogation of their responsibility for the security and welfare of the people that they were “elected” to lead. A vote for Kadima is a vote for Kevorkianism. MB read more

Supreme Court Judges Suggested to Lease the Hebron Market Buildings to Hebron’s Jewish community

Excerpts from David Wilder Article Murdered Twice?;

“Following the murder of Shalhevet Pass at the beginning of the Oslo War, Hebron children began utilizing the structures as a place to play and take cover during the constant shooting attacks from the overlooking Abu Sneneh Hills. Over a period of time, the Hebron community invested tens of thousands of dollars to convert the former fruit and vegetable stalls into livable apartments. Presently, the former ‘shuk,’ renamed the ‘Mitzpe Shalhevet Neighborhood,’ houses Hebron families, and a Torah study hall opened in Shalhevet’s memory.” read more