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Former IDF Chief-of-Staff Criticizes Disengagement at Herzlyia Conference

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“Former IDF Chief-of-staff, Lt.Gen. Moshe Ya’alon criticized the disengagement from Gaza before elite members of Israel’s security establishment at a conference in Herzlyia.”

“Ya’alon said that lack of credible deterrence is a factor in Israel’s inability to stop the firing of Kassam rockets from Gaza into the Negev.”

“He said that ‘unilateral withdrawals are interpreted as running away from the threat of rockets. Israel has been unable to create a credible deterrence for the future.’” read more

IDF Seizes Two Armed Arabs Who Attempted to Infiltrate from Gaza

24 Arrests Made During the Night

DM Mofaz: Israel to Retreat if PA Not “Peace Partner”

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“Regarding relations with the Palestinians, Mofaz said that if it becomes evident that there is no peace partner, Israel must ‘take fate into her own hands.’”

“Such a move, he added, would include a withdrawal to defensible borders while strengthening West Bank settlement blocs, demilitarization of Palestinian areas, and protecting a united Jerusalem. To do so, U.S. and international backing will be needed, he said, and added that he believes that such a move would be widely supported by the Israeli public.” read more

Brain Scan Shows No Change in Sharon

Police Investigation: Kfar Darom Protestors Did Not Throw Lye

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“Many protestors at the Kfar Darom expulsion in Gush Katif were indicted based on reports that caustic soda was thrown at policemen, but the latest tests show no evidence that it was thrown.”

“Following another examination of the uniforms of policemen who claimed to have been hit by the substance during the evacuation, the police now say that no evidence of the material was found. Parents and other supporters of the indicted youths responded angrily, blaming the police, the prosecution and the media.” read more

Report: Gov’t Failed to Adequately Defend Towns on Gaza Border

State Comptroller: State failing to protect communities Around Gaza Strip

Kassam lands in Negev field; No Wounded or Damage

Air Force Fires at Arab Infiltrators

Arab Killed in Gaza Blast Identified as Terror Gang Member

IDF: Gaza Blast Not Us

5,000 Palestinian Workers to Enter Israel

Considered a War Story because only Jewish Casualties could come from such an event. MB

Prof. Aumann: “National Disgrace – and the Press is Silent”

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“Nobel Prize Winner Prof. Aumann at the Herzliya Conference: ‘The treatment of the expellees is a national disgrace, and everyone is silent… Israel’s mad rush for peace has the opposite effect.'”

“Prof. Yisrael Aumann of Hebrew University won this past year’s Nobel Prize in Economics, for ‘enhancing our understanding of conflict and cooperation through game-theory analysis.’ He spoke last night at the opening session of the prestigious Sixth Annual Herzliya Conference.” read more

Sharon to Remain Part of Kadima Campaign

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“Kadima leaders are unwilling to change the party election slogan and they will continue with “Kadima [moving forward] with Sharon,” despite the prime minister remaining comatose, on a respirator in a Jerusalem hospital.”

“Kadima leaders realize Sharon’s affiliation with the party is an electoral plus, as reflected in the polls. Kadima officials have tried to place Sharon at the end of the lineup list, as a symbolic gesture, but that plan was abandoned when election officials explained the candidate himself must sign the registration form. Mr. Sharon is not capable of signing his name at present.” read more

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Police Chief Not Ruling Out Live Fire in Hevron

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“When asked if the police was prepared to use live weapons fire during the evictions, Karadi replied: ‘I hope not, but as the person responsible for professional operations, I cannot afford to rule out that assumption. From now on, there will be no more mixed messages. From now on, there will be unequivocal enforcement of the law.'”

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