Israel and The Sin of Expulsion
The Implications and Consequences of Expulsion for the Jewish People
Rajoub: Hamas to Head Palestinian Security Forces
For further clarity, read this from IMRA;
Hamas to Control All Crossing Points Except for Rafah
Commentary;
Let’s see if Mofaz is man enough to “go to wall” with these proposals.
This author’s guess, based on Mofaz’s past record: Resounding NO, accross the board! This whole laundry list seems election-vote driven, meaning NOTHING!
We read each day in Pesukei D’Zimrah (The praises of G’d), “He balks at the designs of peoples. Many designs are in man’s heart, but the counsel of Hashem — only it will prevail.”
We watched as a bullying, hard-hearted Prime Minister bulldozed through his hateful, vindictive expulsion of Jews from Gush Katif in those fateful days in August, 2005 as his opponents stood divided against themselves, seemingly handcuffed as the fate of thousands of Gush Katif residents hung in the balance while the old General divided, conquered and forced the expulsion’s actualization.
High Homeless Numbers for Expulsion Refugees
Full Text;
“According to a report by the Committee of Gaza Settlements, almost a third of the refugees from the expulsion of Jewish communities from Gaza are still homeless.“
“Figures provided by the Disengagement Authority and the Committee show that some thirty percent of the 8,000 Jews who were forced out of their homes last summer are still living in hotels, some entire families in school dormitories and even tents.“
“The two agencies agreed on little else, however. Despite some progress in finding sites for the communities to re-establish themselves, the jobless rate for the refugees remains high.“
Women’s Crisis Center Received Reports of Sexual Abuse in Amona
On Tuesday evening, this email was received from Ellen Horowitz, one of the most honest and principled Journalists in Israel. As a public service, we are publishing it’s contents here. MB
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Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2006 17:08:46 +0200
Subject: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: RE: reports of sexual abuse in Amona
From: “Ellen W. Horowitz”
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PM Sharon’s Son Omri Sentenced to 9 Months in Jail
Excerpts;
“Tel Aviv Magistrate’s Court Judge Edna Bankenstein on Tuesday sentenced Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s son, Omri, to nine months in jail, nine months probation, and a NIS 300,000 fine.”
“However, in light of his father’s condition, the judge granted a postponement of his jail time for six months.”
“Sharon’s lawyer, Navit Negev, complained that the sentence was too stiff and that they planned to appeal, Army Radio reported.”
There are three important events being planned for Kever Rachel in the next two weeks;
On Wednesday, 22 February, 2006; Atara Gur will be giving a Shiur about Kever Rachel at 11:00 AM.
On Thursday, 23 February, 2006; Reva Twersky will be giving a Shiur on the Midos of Rachel Imeinu at 11:00 AM.
On Wednesday, 1 March, 2006; on the second day of Rosh Chodesh Adar, there will be a special leyning at 10:00 AM from the Sefer Torah placed in B’nai Beit Rachel House in July, 2005 by the
Sefer
Torah Recycling Network and dedicated by Dr.
and Mrs. Lee Caplan in memory of his Dad.
These three events are particularly important and crucial in light of the current attempts by the government to encage the Kever Rachel complex by way of walls and fences, thus attempting to obstruct normal, regularly scheduled access to Kever Rachel.
Funds for Protection of Homes Still on Hold
Full Text:
“Shmuel Riffman, who heads the Negev Development Company, sent a letter to Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz, in which he states money is not the reason holding up the protection for frontline homes and communities.“
“’Both of us know the defense establishment finished 2005 with funds remaining in the coffer,’ wrote Riffman in his letter.”
“Negev officials explain that NIS 95 million of a NIS 210 million earmarked for protection have yet to be released by the national government while rocket attacks against the communities have become a daily occurrence.”
Yesterday, Tu B’Shvat was a bit of brightness amongst the times in which we live. Throughout Israel, hope springs eternal as trees are planted to cultivate the land and provide numerous fruit and vegetable products. MB
Gush Katif Evictees Plant 1,600 Seedlings on Tu B’Shvat
Trees From Homesh Replanted in Karnei Shomron
