Israel and The Sin of Expulsion
The Implications and Consequences of Expulsion for the Jewish People
Hamas Claims Victory in Elections
Hamas apparently wins at least 70 of 132 parliament seats, Qureia, Cabinet Resign.
Excerpts;
“A Likud Party statement: ‘The Hamas victory is a direct result of the Disengagement, and the realization of the Palestinians that the use of terror and violence is the way to achieve diplomatic gains from Israel. The plans of Kadima and Labor for another widespread withdrawal, for nothing in return, shows us their total blindness in viewing the security reality.'”
For context, click here.
Excerpt; (Note link to Arnon Sofer Article from this URL)
“Once again, the demographic bluff is out of the bottle. This time, the acting prime minister, looking to cement an election slogan, dusted off the old demographic argument: ‘We will set a clear demographic border,’ ‘In order to ensure a Jewish majority we will not continue to rule in Judea and Samaria,’ and other similar statements that have been ground to death in the past.”
Olmert Reveals Kadima’s top 15
Excerpts;
“Olmert invited the nervous ministers one by one into his office and revealed to them their fate. Some left satisfied, others disappointed, but none of them indifferent. To sweeten the pill, Olmert told them that their placement on the list would not impact who would receive ministerial portfolios in a prospective Kadima-led government.”
“Kadima’s top 15 will apparently be Olmert, Shimon Peres, Tzipi Livni, Avi Dichter, Meir Sheetrit, Haim Ramon, Shaul Mofaz, Uriel Reichman, Tzahi Hanegbi, Marina Solodkin, Dalia Itzik, Gideon Ezra, Avraham Hirchson, Ze’ev Boim and Roni Bar-On.”
For a review of recent reports on the crisis in Chevron, click here, here and here.
What’s at Stake in Hebron, by David Wilder
Excerpts;
“On January 19, Justice Minister Tzipi Livni, quoted in Haaretz, ‘warned that ‘the conflict between settlers and the government is a struggle for supremacy.’ Acting Prime Minister Ehud Olmert ‘declared war on law-breaking settlers in the West Bank and described illegal acts by settlers as ‘the undermining of the rule of law.” What is the cause of such blatant demagoguery?”
This author received an email today from a friend in Baltimore who sent a quote from Arik Sharon which appears in the current January 23 & 30 issue of the New Yorker Magazine.
The article is entitled “The General” by Ari Shavit of Ha’aretz. The quote appears on page 58 in the hardcopy magazine, but unfortunately there is not a direct link online to the article, only to the Q & A with Ami Davidson which appears on page 52 in the hardcopy of the magazine.
Be that as it may, here is the quote, sure to knock your socks off;
For context, click on these recent reports regarding Sharon’s condition; [1], [2], [3], [4], [5] . [6].
Medical Observers: PM Ariel Sharon in a `Vegetative State’
Excerpts;
“Senior physicians not connected to the treatment of Prime Minister Ariel Sharon say his condition can now be defined as ‘a vegetative state.’ However, they stressed that the possibility of Sharon regaining consciousness cannot be ruled out, and some even said it is possible Sharon will recover some of his physical and mental functioning.”
Excerpts;
“The energy in the room was simply dazzling. This past Sunday night over 1,500 young Israelis crammed into Jerusalem’s Malha sports arena for what was billed as the final Championship Game of the annual Gush Katif Basketball Tournament.”
“Though just five months had passed since most of the players, and spectators, had been evicted from their homes by Israeli soldiers, that didn’t stop them from having a few hours of good, ol’-fashioned and much-deserved fun.”
Tzippy Shlissel Manhandled by Yassamnikim
‘Amona and Hebron Market to be Cleared Next Week’
Full Text;
“The Amona outpost in the West Bank and the marketplace in Hebron will be cleared out next week, Chief of Staff Dan Halutz announced Tuesday.”
“A force of approximately 1,500 policemen is being prepared to carry out the mission.”
Excerpts;
“According to eyewitnesses, Tzippy Shlissel was standing outside her home in the Mitzpe Shalhevet neighborhood (scheduled to be destroyed before the 15th of February, reciting Psalms for the sake of Hebron. (An important Rabbi has instructed to repeat Psalm 109 nine times daily.) Seeing someone she knew come into the neighborhood, she stopped and walked over to say hello.”