Israel and The Sin of Expulsion
The Implications and Consequences of Expulsion for the Jewish People
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Noted journalist and Middle East commentator Emanuel A. Winston posted a commentary on December 8th which featured the above map which was a topic of recent discussions between Defense Minister Ehud Barak and Admiral Michael Mullen, the current Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff.
First, to describe the map;
The darkened areas represent, as the map legend states, the “minimum territory needed by Israel for defense purposes.”
History behind the map as recounted by Emanuel A. Winston;
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Commentary;
This author holds that columnist Caroline Glick is too American in scope and orientation such that there is a de-emphasis, or at least an under-emphasis on the true rationale behind the regime’s actions, and indeed, behind at least 20 years of actions by Israeli governance; a systematic campaign to brainwash and separate Israelis from their Jewish roots, history and heritage.
This author has attempted to excerpt this column in a way in keeping, with everything posted on this blog, to focus totally on the situation and perspective in Israel. This blog has endeavored to separate the Islamic lust for Israel’s destruction and eradication from worldwide Islamic foment. As such, this author is diabolically opposed to Israeli government rationalizations and hiding behind the bogus, non-existent “cloak” of American will and pressure. For, in reality, Jews have one source to answer to, not “Uncle Sam”, not Condi Rice, not so-called “Western morality (sic)” which deemed separate, segregational entrances for Jews at Annapolis, etc. Jews, real Jews answer only to a higher authority — Hashem in Shemayim. MB
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Commentary;
This author harkens back to a time when the IDF rescued and liberated it’s own; both IDF on the battlefield and Jewish brethren. MB
Goldwasser: The Matter of the Kidnapped Soldiers Doesn’t Interest Barak
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Karnit Goldwasser, the wife of kidnapped reservist Ehud Goldwasser attacked on Saturday the security establishment, saying that she has done more to secure the release of her husband than Defense Minister Ehud Barak, Army Radio reported.
“It can’t be possible that I have done more on the matter of securing the release of the kidnapped soldiers than a man who had been the IDF chief and knows what to do in the field,” Goldwasser said. “I feel that the matter of the kidnapped soldiers doesn’t interest the minister of defense.”
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Kassam Rocket Strikes Western Negev; No Wounded Reported
Kassam Rocket Lands Near Sderot; None Injured
Ashkelon Stabbing [of a 73 Year Old Woman by a 25 Year Old Arab] Probably ‘Nationalistic’
Kassam Lands in Factory in Western Negev, No Injuries
Molotov Cocktails Thrown at Israeli Cars Near Ramallah; None Hurt
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Satire: Israel Launches New Defense Plan For Sderot, by Baruch Gordon (Israel National News)
Excerpts;
Following the Israeli security cabinet’s decision to refrain from a full-scale military retaliation against rocket attacks from Gaza, state leaders have announced a national defense policy aimed at increasing protection for the shell-shocked Israeli town of Sderot.
At a press conference held at a fitness gym, Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Defense Minister Ehud Barak named the new defense strategy: “Run, Jew, Run!”
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Islamic Threat: Hamas Will Harm Schalit if IDF Carries Out Gaza Incursion
Commentary;
Intimidated Israeli appeasement begets more Islamic intimidation.
Shalit and the other 2 prisoners should have been liberated long ago, by military means. This is the true price of abandoning Jewish soldiers on the battlefield. MB
Taxi Driver Kidnapped, Rescued by IDF
Attacks Near Shechem, Arrests Near Jenin
Palestinians Hurl Molotov Cocktails at Israeli Car Near Bethlehem
IDF, Shin Bet Arrest Senior Islamic Jihad Member in Jenin Cafe
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Fifth Kassam Rocket Lands in Western Negev; None Wounded
Two Terrorists Killed in IAF Attack
4th Kassam Rocket of the Day, No Injuries or Damage
Woman Wounded in Kassam Attack on Sderot
Palestinians Shoot at IDF Bulldozers in Gaza; No Wounded
Gaza Gunmen Fire at Israeli Farmers; No Casualties
Army chief: Gaza Operation Unavoidable, Roee Nahmias (Ynet)
Excerpt;
IDF COS Gabi Ashkenazi: “You cannot defeat a terror organization without eventually taking control of the territory,” he said, “the only reason we have been successful in Judea and Samaria is because we control the area.”
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Commentary;
Isn’t burning tires seditious, incitement against authority? Weren’t these citings sufficient rationale to justify arrest or police, Shabak or Yassam brutality against those who protested against expulsion of their Jewish brothers from Jewish land in Gush Katif ?
Aside from this short report in the Jerusalem Post, there were no reports of either the burning tires or any resultant arrests or police, Shabak or Yassam brutality against the perpetrators. The same could be said for the various trucker and port strikes which we have witnessed in recent years. No charges of incitement or sedition were filed.
Sderot Mayor Resigns Amidst Day of Heavy Kassam Barrages /strong>
20 Kassams fired ahead of scheduled [Wednesday] Post-Annapolis talks.
IDF Summary of Past 24 Hours of Gaza Operations
Defense Officials: ‘Limited Gaza Ops Having Effect’
Report: IDF Kills Islamic Jihad Terrorist Near Kissufim
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State Says Its Not Obligated to Fortify Sderot Homes Against Kassams
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The state alleged Monday evening that there is no law forcing it to fortify houses in Sderot against Kassam rockets in a response to a petition filed by 30 of the southern city’s residents.
In its reply, the state also claimed that the fortification issue could have great impact on Israel’s image and its deterrence abilities.
“Even if the government decides not to fortify homes in Sderot, this is an issue that is outside of the court’s area of jurisdiction,” the reply read.