Author: moshe

Two Kassams Fired from Gaza; No Wounded or Damage

Gaza: Hamas Launches ‘Al-Aksa’ Television Station

Bombs Detected Near Erez Crossing

Rock Attacks in the Gush Etzion District

Mekorot takes steps against Qassams at facility in Ashkelon

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“The Mekorot Water Company has stopped injecting chlorine gas at a facility near Ashkelon for fear that Palestinian-fired rockets will hit tanks holding the potentially deadly substance, a company official said yesterday.”

“Instead, it has begun using liquid hypochlorite, which costs seven times as much as chlorine gas, to disinfect the water supply, said Menachem Nechama, director of Mekorot’s southern division.” read more

The Year of the Stroke

Hospital: PM Breathing Independently

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“A senior neurosurgeon at Tel Hashomer’s Sheba Hospital told Ynet the latest report on Sharon is encouraging, but does not indicate movement or cognitive functioning.”

“‘Independent breathing is positive, but it does not indicate general functioning of the brain. Even in extensive brain damage, when a patient is defined as a ‘vegetable’, it is possible to breathe independently,’ he said.” read more

‘25% of Gaza Evacuees Lack Housing'[and More]

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“Five months since they were evacuated from their Gaza homes this summer, 25 percent of the former residents are still living in hotel rooms, dormitories and tents, according to a new report released Sunday by the non-profit group Lema’an Acheinu, which has been assisting the evacuees.”

“According to the report, more than 50% have yet to receive any compensation funds, and only 5.7% of the 2,100 people who lost their jobs have found new ones. ” read more

Troops Arrest 10 Fugitives in West Bank

Source: Arab-Trained Palestinian Terrorists Have Entered Gaza

Shots Fired in Direction of Vehicle Travelling near Avnei Heifetz

Sources: Sharon Reports too Optimistic

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“Reports on Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s condition are ‘too optimistic,’ senior sources at Jerusalem’s Hadassah Ein Kerem hospital who are familiar with the situation told Ynet Sunday evening.”

“Another senior source at the hospital addressed the prime minister’s prospects for recovery and said: ‘The improvement detected is an x-ray improvement, and until we find the clinical equivalent it’s too early to express optimism.'” read more

Police Crack Down on Jewish Legion

Jewish Legion: There is the Smell of the “Saison”

Big Man, the acting Prime Minister. First, he smacks down the poor, the expulsion refugees via a 28.5% Airport Tax on Donated Items for Israel’s Needy. Then he orders kidnapping of trained guard dogs which save Jewish Lives. MB

Tenth of Teveth Prayers in Hevron Tuesday

Excerpt;

“On Tuesday, which is the Fast of the Tenth of Teveth, a ceremony of prayer and lamentation will take place in the Shalhevet neighborhood of Hevron, located in the Hevron market on land owned by Jews.”

Rocket Risk Halts Israeli Water Process

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“Israel’s water company has stopped injecting chlorine gas at a facility near the Gaza Strip for fear that Palestinian-fired rockets would hit tanks holding the potentially deadly substance.”

“Palestinian resistance fighters in Gaza have launched rockets that have landed near sensitive installations outside the southern Israeli city of Ashkelon in recent weeks, including a power plant and fuel depot.”

“Menachem Nechama, director of Mekorot Water’s southern division, said no rockets have fallen near the company’s installation near Ashkelon, but preventively, the company has begun using the more expensive liquid hypochlorite instead of chlorine gas to disinfect the water supply.” read more

Expert: Once Israelis Worry About Sharon the Person, not Leader, Support for Kadima Will Drop

Is Barak Probing for a Slot in Kadima?

Speaker Rivlin Opposes Decision to Remain in Govt

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“Rivlin stated on Saturday night that ministers should act on the original decision and resign from the cabinet immediately.”

“Rivlin is calling on Likud to continue its opposition to the policies of Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, adding the party must work with increased tenacity against the acting prime minister.” read more

Abandoned Comrades

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“Ariel Sharon, Shimon Peres, Amir Peretz and Benjamin Netanyahu [add to that Ehud Olmert — in Spades – MB] are so caught up in themselves and the new social agenda they have suddenly discovered that they have lost sight of 10,000 individuals who were uprooted from their homes some three months ago.”

“Many of them are unemployed. And most don’t have homes yet. Their children wet their beds at night, and some cringe in fear at the sight of police or soldiers. Dozens have ended up in hospital cardiac wards. Hundreds are still living in hotels, which have become gilded cages for them. Many families are falling apart; couples are divorcing; parental authority has been undermined; and normal family life has become impossible.” read more