The Implications and Consequences of Expulsion for the Jewish People
[A Must Read] The Significance of Egypt’s Military Buildup, by Jeffrey Azarva (The Middle East Review of International Affairs)
Israeli Car Damaged by Stones Thrown Near Hebron
Israeli Car Damaged by Stones South of Ramallah
Troops Arrest 7 Palestinian Fugitives in West Bank [Yehuda and Samaria]
Bomb Thrown at Soldiers in Jenin; None Wounded
2 Suspects Arrested in Sharon Terrorist Threat
The first word of our parsha; Vayikra begs discussion of why the small
“aleph” in Vayikra, and tells much about Moshe Rabbeinu’s level of principle, integrity and standard of leadership of B’nei Yisrael.
We are told how Hashem, Kav’yochal, would call gently, affectionately “Moshe, Moshe” in a voice for Moshe Rabbeinu’s ears only and Moshe would respond “Here I am.” (Rashi on Perek 1, posuk 1 Metsuda Linear Chumash & Rashi with footnotes)
Arabs Attack Soldiers in Hevron
Arabs Attack at Otzrin Junction
Commentary;
Peretz; Are you dumb, dumber or downright stupid??? MB
Rock Attacks Near Bethlehem, Ramallah
Stabbing Attack Foiled [South of Shechem]
Soldiers Thwart Stabbing Attack at Nablus Checkpoint
Israel Electric Worker Shot in Terror Attack Near Gaza Border
Excerpt;
“Palestinian Authority terrorists shot and seriously wounded an Electric Company worker who was repairing a line near the Gaza border.”
Israel is a Hebrew State, by Zvi Zameret (Haaretz)
MK Hendel: Evict Arab MKs from Knesset
“In 2002 then Supreme Court president Justice Aharon Barak ruled on a petition filed by Adalah and others… : ‘The law in Israel does not recognize a collective right to cultivate the unique identity and culture of certain population groups, and thus far we have not heard of a minority’s right to preserve and promote its language while compelling the public authorities to help it.'”
IDF Soldier Wounded by Explosive device in Nablus [Shechem]
IDF Nabs Palestinians With Explosives Near Nablus [Shechem]
Five Kassams Fired, Bombing Thwarted at Checkpoint
Stones Thrown at Israeli Vehicle Near Bethlehem
Two Kassams Launched from Gaza Sunday Morning
Palestinians fire Kassam into Israel
Terrorists Fire on Soldiers in Shechem
Abbas Appoints Dahlan as Top Security Adviser
Related commentary: Remember When! Olmert: “Eradicate” Criminal Dahlan, “Israel Can’t do Business With Terrorists”
Column One: As Syria Prepares for War, by Caroline Glick (Jerusalem Post)
“Solana announced, ‘We would like to work as much as possible to see your country Syria recuperate the territory taken in 1967.'”
Excerpts;
Syrian dictator Bashar Assad and Iranian Defense Minister Mustafa Muhammad Najjar merged the Syrian and Iranian militaries at a summit in Damascus. On Sunday Najjar explained the deal to reporters saying, “We consider the capability of the Syrian defensive forces as our own and believe that expansion of defensive ties would … help deal with the threats of the enemies.” Najjar added that Iran “offers all of its defense capabilities to Syria.” The meeting was capped off on Monday when Najjar signed a memorandum of understanding on military cooperation with his Syrian counterpart Hassan Turkmeni.
Barghouti Planning ‘Million Man March’
Excerpt:
“Although serving time in a maximum security prison, Barghouti entertains a parade of reporters, Red Cross workers, relatives and fellow terrorists, who are able to visit Barghouti under relatively lax Israeli prison visitation policies.”
Related report: Israel’s Prisons Wide Open to Terrorist Kin
IDF Troops Shoot Armed Palestinian in Nablus [in Balata Refugee Camp]
Palestinians Open Fire at IDF Troops in Nablus [in Balata Refugee Camp]
Surrealism as a Form of Government, by Evelyn Gordon
For related reports regarding the obstructions of the state comptroller’s Home Front Security Investigation, and all investigations regarding last summer’s conflict in Lebanon, click here.
“The army… demanding that Lindenstrauss be barred from giving the committee any information at all. And, incredibly, both Attorney-General Menachem Mazuz and Knesset Legal Adviser Nurit Elstein backed this position.”
Full Text;
Imagine a country where unelected officials could bar members of parliament from asking questions or even prevent parliament from meeting altogether. To most people, this would evoke images of totalitarian states. Yet it is precisely what two of Israel’s top legal officials sought to do last week.
Gaza Source Reports Development in Shalit Matter
Full Text:
Abu Mujahed, spokesman for the Popular Resistance Committees in the Gaza Strip said, “There are big and serious developments on the Gilad Shalit matter.”
In an interview to the Israeli-Arab newspaper al Sinnara, Abu Mujahed said that his organization was waiting for Israel’s approval, and if it was received, “The deal would include Palestinian leaders such as Marwan Barghouti,” he said.
Commentary;
Serial Murderer Barghouti about to be freed with 1,400 other terrorists in exchange for Gilad Shalit? This blog has predicted on numerous occasions that Barghouti will be freed and not serve the 5 lifetimes to which he was sentenced. MB
Arab Rock Attack Near Adam [Town North of Jerusalem]
Arabs Steal Car from Samaria Jewish Resident
IDF Arrests Nine Palestinian Fugitives in West Bank [Yehuda and Shomron]
Fatah Terrorists Said They Fired 5 Kassams Thursday
Israeli Vehicle Damaged by Stones Near Ramallah
Palestinians in Nablus [Shechem] Shoot at IDF