Israel and The Sin of Expulsion
The Implications and Consequences of Expulsion for the Jewish People
Armed Arabs Arrested Near Bethlehem
Kassam Rocket Lands in Western Negev; None Wounded
Bethlehem: Knife and Axe Found in Palestinian Car
Gunmen Injured in Shootout With IDF Troops
Soldiers Uninjured in Shooting Attacks
IDF Artillery Responding to Kassam Fire
4 Kassams Launched Towards W. Negev; None Wounded
One of the main themes underlying Parsha Kedoshim is the loving care with which each Jew is to treat his Jewish brother. Indeed, we see that the first posuk of our Parsha conveys that spirit, “Hashem spoke to Moshe saying, “Speak to the entire assembly of B’nai Yisrael and say to them: You shall be holy, for holy am I, Hashem, your G’d.” (Sefer Vayikra, Perek 19, posuk 1) Our Parsha then goes on to enumerate the Asseret HaDivrot, the Ten Commandments in depth.
Tensions in Hevron as Police Amass to Conquer Jewish Building
The Supreme Court ruled that Jewish families must leave a building they purchased by 11 AM Friday, and if not, they will be forcibly evicted. Another Amona is feared.
Olmert: Isolated Settlements Put Israel in Danger
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Incoming Prime Minister Ehud Olmert laid out his vision for Israel’s future borders in a major policy speech to the Knesset on Thursday, saying that settlements in Judea and Samaria put Israel in danger. He said however, that Israel would maintain control over large settlement blocs forever.
“I also dreamt in the past that the day would not come when we would have to give up parts of the Land of Israel,” he said.
Soldier Refuses to Shake Halutz’s Hand
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Independence Day embarrassment: Staff Sgt. Hananel Dayan of the Armored Corps refused to shake the hand of Chief of Staff Dan Halutz during a ceremony honoring 120 outstanding IDF soldiers held at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem on Wednesday.
The soldier cited the fact that his family was evacuated from Gaza during last summer’s disengagement as the reason for his refusal to acknowledge the army chief’s gesture.
Olmert Cabinet, Comprising 4 Parties, to be Sworn in Today
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Olmert will take post of prime minister and will lead a coalition of Kadima, Labor, Shas, and the Gil Pensioners Party, with 67 MKs.
Knesset Approves 31st Government by a Vote of 65:49[Listing of Cabinet Ministerial Appointments]
Russian, Arab MKs: We Won’t Back Gov’t
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Beit Shapira in Hebron – Justice at its Best
A7 Exclusive: Hevron Families Vow to Remain in New Building
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Outgoing Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz has ordered the eviction of the families, despite the Jewish community’s assertion that the building was purchased under the full letter of the law. A Supreme Court hearing on the matter is scheduled for Thursday at 10:30 AM.
The newly purchased building, named Beit Shapira, is located along the route leading from Hevron’s Avraham Avinu neighborhood to the Cave of the Patriarchs. The ancient tomb is above a cave containing the graves of the Biblical patriarchs and matriarchs – Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Rebecca, Jacob, and Leah, as well as the first man and woman, Adam and Eve.
COS Halutz Prepares for Political Future? Supports Retreat, Adopts “Snapshot” Mindset
Excerpts from Aaron Lerner’s IMRA Introduction to Haaretz Article;
When COS Halutz was back in the Air Force a near miss was treated with the same respect as a hit.
But COS Halutz is no longer in the Air Force. He is now Chief of
Staff/politician in waiting.
So now when he is interviewed he doesn’t have to worry about the near misses.
If the moment he is talking to a reporter the shower of rockets hasn’t yet succeeded then they are more or less irrelevant.
Two Kassam Rocket Attacks in S’derot Area
Pipe Bomb Discovered Near Jenin
Guards Report Jerusalem Arabs Attacked Them With Teargas
Kassam Rocket Attack Without Injuries
300 Kassam Rockets Have Fallen in Southern Israel [2006 YTD]
More Than 80 Terror Attack Warnings Reported
Kassam Rocket Attack Near Re’im