Olmert’s Arguments for “Convergence”: Demographics, Existential Threat, “Settlements Create Friction with the Palestinians”: Bogus Myths As Israel Loses Frustrated Important Friends …

I Give Up on Israel, by Joseph Farah

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I am through defending Israel – at least the regime currently in power in Jerusalem, this useless coalition seemingly hell-bent on committing national suicide.

Next week, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, a man I once considered, like his predecessor, Ariel Sharon, a reasonable, rational, level-headed defender of his country, is set to visit Washington with his hand out.

He is asking for an initial commitment of up to $10 billion in direct U.S. aid to implement his plan for national retreat, appeasement of the global jihad and a new sellout of more than 200,000 Israeli civilians who have made their homes in historically Jewish lands in Judea and Samaria at the behest and recommendation of earlier Israeli governments. read more

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More Alleged Olmert Scandals?

PM Olmert Implicated in Questionable Land Deal

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In the latest scandal linking the Israeli leader to government corruption, Prime Minister Ehud Olmert allegedly intervened in 2004 beyond his position as then-industry and trade minister in the sale of a port that was greatly undervalued using questionable methods, according to a state comptroller’s report.

Israeli Comptroller Micha Lindenstrauss also slammed the country’s police and the attorney general, Menachem Mazuz, for the “ease and frequency” of decisions to dismiss criminal complaints without investigation. Mazuz many times has closed corruption investigations on government officials, including Olmert. read more

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Pollards Are Right-On About This Evil Little Man …

Eitan Refuses to Sign Pollard Petition

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Pensioners Minister Rafi Eitan said on Tuesday that a discreet course of action was necessary to secure the release of Jonathan Pollard, imprisoned in the United States for selling US military secrets to Israel, and refused to sign a petition circulated among MKs demanding that Pollard be let out.

NU-NRP MK Uri Ariel initiated the petition, which has thus far been signed by some 60 MKs from various factions. The document will be submitted to US President George W. Bush via Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, who plans to visit Washington next week, Israel Radio reported. read more

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Sunday Night, Monday War News …

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Gush Katif Refugees, Yosef Q. Israeli to Olmert, Bassi, Regime: “Tell Me lies, Tell Me Sweet Little Lies?”


Ramon: Knesset Supports Convergence

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On Thursday, the head of Sela Disengagement Authority met with the director-general of the Prime Minister’s Office to evaluate the disengagement from the Gaza Strip and northern Samaria last August, and to assess the successes and failures of the evacuation.

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The above link was only placed here for the excerpt which validates this blog’s headline as well introducing the reports, rebuttals and commentary below. read more

Shabbos, Motsei Shabbos War News …

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COS Dan Halutz: “There is No Reason Why My Kids Should Serve in the Army if Others Don’t Serve” = Secular Entitled to Evade Service because Chareidim Learn in Yeshiva?

Halutz: Why Should My Kids Serve if Others Won’t?

Halutz Opposes Court Ruling on Tal Law

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Hours after the High Court of Justice upheld the Tal Law IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Dan Halutz slammed the decision, claiming that the burden of serving in the IDF needed to be shared by the entire nation.

“There is no reason why my kids should serve in the army if others don’t serve,” Halutz said at a conference in Beersheba. “It would be fair if it [the burden] was shared by everyone… if they won’t serve in the army then they should do national service or volunteer in their communities.” read more

Police Back Off for Left: Dual Standards of Law Enforcement/”Justice”; One for Peace Now, vs Right?

Police Permit Peace Now Buses to Continue Towards Maon

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Police a short time ago have permitted two buses carrying left-wing Peace Now activists to head towards Maon in the Hevron Hills.

Earlier on Friday morning, police stopped the buses at Gush Etzion Junction, north of Hevron, explaining they do not intend to permit the buses to make their way to Maon where the activists wish to protest the Jewish presence.

After being detained at Gush Junction for a period of time, the buses were permitted to continue on their way. read more

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