The Implications and Consequences of Expulsion for the Jewish People
Kassam Fired at Negev Brings Day’s Total to Nine
Anti-tank Missile Fired at IDF Vehicle in Gaza
2 Kassam Rockets Land in Eshkol Council
Four Kassam Rockets Fired at Sderot
Related report: Update from Sderot: Rocket Damaged Synagogue
IAF Targets Kassam Launchers in Gaza [3 Kassams Fired Toward Sderot, Ashkelon]
IDF Arrests Palestinian Fugitive in Hebron
Shin Bet Arrests Jordanian Terrorist [in Modi’in Shul Plot]
Katyusha Terrorists Drove Rented Car Past UNIFIL Post [on Sunday]
Rock Attack [on Jewish Motorist] Near Hawara
Rock Attack [on Jewish Motorist] Near Dir Daboun
Terrorist Cell Busted Open, by Hillel Fendel (Israel National News)
Excerpt;
“The Shabak captured a terrorist cell that planned to blow up a synagogue in Modiin, kidnap Americans in Judea and Samaria, and perpetrate other attacks.”
Israeli Vehicle Damaged by Stones South of Nablus [Shechem]
Shots Fired at IDF Bulldozer in Northern Gaza
Commentary;
How many more such attacks have not been reported by Israel’s MSM? MB
Palestinian Arrested for Throwing Stones at IDF Post
IDF Arrests 11 Wanted Terrorists
Arab Youths Arrested for Lighting Fires
Commentary;
Does this mean that there have been no stonings, no driveby shootings, no bombs left alongside IDF vehicles, no one apprehended smuggling weapons for use against Israel, no new weapons smuggling tunnels into Gaza, no attempted infiltrations of terrorists into Israel by way of checkpoints, no Kassam rocket attacks?
More likely, the regime spinning events, climate and circumstances by way of censorship to color the “moderate” Abbas so as to free hundreds of millions of shekels and thousands of weapons for Fatah which, may either fall into Hamas hands now, or will eventually, undoubtedly be turned on Jews.
The placement in Torah of our Parsha Chukat and the Parah Adumah raises questions as to why the Parah Adumah and it’s Halachot are mentioned here in our Parsha; only after Korach’s rebellion and after the continued murmuring of the Am against Moshe Rabbeinu, and after the plague which killed thousands only ending with Aaron’s carrying an incense pan amongst the people (upon Moshe’s instruction), and after the story of the rods.
Previously, on Korach’s rebellion, there is a thought from R’ Simcha Bunim of P’shischa; “Now took Korach…”; that Korach was blessed with many positive attributes: fine lineage, wealth (albeit ill-gotten and questionable), wisdom, and thus he might have been worthy of being a leader of B’nai Yisrael. “‘Now took Korach — he took himself.’ He did not wait until he was offered the leadership, but he sought to take it by force. That is why he is not worthy of it.”[1] It seems that Korach used the above attributes for Ra, attempting to deceive the people and to seize power and influence from Moshe Rabbeinu and Aaron HaKohen. Perhaps the history of contemporary political leadership parallels the worst of Korach, but without any valid rationale?
Commentary;
It’s reported that while Hamas was looting Yassir Arafat’s house in Gaza City, they even swipped Arafat’s precious peace prize. Undoubtedly Blogosphere is having a lot of fun with this one, as witness this recent Little Green footballs post.
It’s a shame that they didn’t come up with a matched pair by swipping Peres’ as well.
Below is the text of an email recently sent to list by author Naomi Ragen which will serve as introduction to Khalid Abu Toameh’s recent piece in the Jerusalem Post. MB
Justice Minister: Israel Must Allow Fleeing Palestinians Entry to West Bank (Ynet)
Justice Minister Daniel Friedmann issued a statement Monday calling on Israel to allow Palestinians wishing to flee Gaza entry to the West Bank.
“As long as the people in question are not Hamas gunmen and do not pose a security threat, Israel must facilitate their transition,” said the statement.
Commentary;
It’ll be very interesting to watch exactly what criteria will be used in determining who is permitted to enter Yehuda and Shomron, if any is used at all, to distinguish a “peaceful” pal(sic) from a gunman, a human-shield or a terror co-conspirator. MB
Kassam Lands in West Negev; Two Treated for Shock
Kassam Rocket Lands in West Negev; Building Damaged
Related report: Kassam Lands in Factory with Hazardous Materials
Terrorists Having ‘Field Day’ Bringing Arms at Rafiah [Also Philadelphi Route]
Arab Israelis Indicted for Funneling Money to Hamas
IDF Investigating Shooting at Erez Crossing
Gaza: Hamas Fires to Keep Palestinians Away From Erez Crossing
See to Our Needs First, by Prof. Israel Aumann (Ynet- Opinion)
Prof. Israel Aumann: There is no leadership crisis, but rather, crisis among the people
Commentary;
The “crisis among the people” which Professor Aumann speaks of evolves from the fractionalization and fragmentation of the people, such as what brings religious political elements to support an Oslo, to support a Peres presidency, etc.
And it is this fragmentation which permits the current leadership, to divide and conquer and thus maintain and perpetuate its entrenched political and governmental power. This is what the people must change — NOT merely with their feet, walking to the election booth and voting for a Feiglin or a Marzel or an Uri Ariel — all on one unified team. Everything which comes before must change resulting in enabling them to be viable and to win.
Up to 4 Katyusha Rockets Fired at Northern Israel; None Hurt
Excerpt;
“The identity of the attackers has not been confirmed, and the IDF was looking into whether the rockets were fired by Hezbollah or another group, possibly Palestinian, operating from Lebanon.”
Related report: MK Eldad: Multinat’l Force Preventing Israeli Response
IDF Intercepts 39 Sudanese Refugees on Border
Erez Crossing Sealed Until Further Notice
300 Fleeing Palestinians Gather at Erez Crossing
Israel Agrees to Transfer Fatah Terrorists [from Gaza to Judea and Samaria]
Peretz Ousted; Barak to Take Over Defense Portfolio, by Nissan Ratzlav-Katz (IsraelNN.com)
Excerpts;
In addition to losing the leadership of the Labor party to Ehud Barak last week, Amir Peretz is to lose his current government appointment as Defense Minister to Barak, as well. Peretz is reportedly “boiling mad” over the speed with which he has been ousted and replaced.
Peretz is reportedly “boiling mad” over the speed with which he has been ousted and replaced.
Barak’s appointment to the Defense Ministry was approved by the cabinet in a round of phone voting on Friday afternoon. The vote will be confirmed at the next cabinet meeting on Sunday and voted on by the Knesset on Monday. Olmert and Barak agreed on the replacement of Peretz, and the immediate telephone vote, during a meeting between the two leaders Friday morning.