The Mattot Arim, PSI, WIG Joint Statement: American Jewish Responses
On Sunday, this author posted The Mattot Arim, PSI, WIG Joint Statement calling for Jews in Chutz L’Aretz (Diaspora) to Lobby against the creation of a terror state in Yehuda and the Shomron.
This piece was posted with some trepidation, with pictures of our Israeli Dumber and Dumber… as well as with this author’s personal caveat.
The trepidation was based on anticipation and expectations as to how some would respond from thousands of miles away, as they sit snug and smug in what they perceive as their own safe, secure property in the US, not believing for an instant that they, like the Jews of Europe of the late 1930s and 1940s, could someday be delegitimized and dehumanized.
Tossing Around Hot Potatoes
Commentary:
The blame game begins or continues between regime officials, each as evil as the other — including “Mean Me’ir.” The bottom line: for all of the blame and hot potatoes being tossed around, former Gush Katif residents continue to be without permanent resettlement, and the housing shortage in Yehuda and Shomron continues. MB
Sheetrit Accuses Government of Delaying Housing for Refugees
Full Text;
Minister of Housing and Construction Meir Sheetrit accused “top government officials” of delaying the construction of housing for refugees from Gush Katif. According to Sheetrit, he has made several agreements to begin building permanent homes for the refugees, only to have ministers and other top officials back out at the last moment.
Tuesday War News
[Arab] Molotov Cocktail Misses [Jewish] Target, Hits Palestinian
Kassam Lands North of Gaza, Damages Buildings
IDF Sappers Detonate Bomb Found Near Jenin
IDF Discovers Fragmentation Bomb
Terrorists Planted Explosive Device Inside Birdcage to Deceive IDF
Wanted Terrorist Gives Himself In
Bomb Attack at Gaza Crossing Thwarted
Related Story: IDF Kills Palestinian Laying Roadside Bomb on Gaza Border
Palestinian Killed, Two Hurt Near Gaza Fence
Excerpts;
“Soldiers along the border spotted two Palestinian militants planting a bomb along the fence and opened fire and that one of the Palestinians was killed in the exchange of fire.”
Parsha Mishpatim 5767 — The Importance of Honesty, Principle and Unity Among Jewish Brethren
Parsha Yithro concludes with the high moment to date in world history; The Asseret HaDibrot (The 10 Statements) on the 6th day of the month of Sivan.
In our parsha Mishpatim, many basic laws of civilized existence are enunciated for B’nai Yisrael. The purpose of the Mishpatim, the civil laws, are to protect the moral fiber of society by regulating relationships between men, ecouraging truthfulness, sincerity and kindness while condemning immorality and deceit.
I often think of discussions back in the “old country” with friends where the suggestion is made that the Arabs, the Islamics view the Jews as hypocrites who are totally lacking in principles. What is suggested is that the Arabs view and perceive an Israeli derech of total lack of modesty (tz’niyut), rampant promiscuity, the presence of irreverence as well as a lack of ethics and morality in dealings between Jews themselves. And before the world, we gain discredit by scandals such as those of Haim Ramon and Moshe Katzav as well as by Ehud Olmert’s alleged less than straight and above-board property deals.
Supreme Court to Rule on Migron: Impact on Olmert, Peretz Planned Dismantlements?
Supreme Court Rules on Fate of 43 Families in Heart of Israel, by Hillel Fendel (Israel National News)
“We are a continuation of the Zionist enterprise and the Zionist dream – just like all the pioneers who came to the Land of Israel over the centuries, starting with the students of the Gaon of Vilna [early 19th century], and later the First Aliyah [1882-1903], and the Second Aliyah [1904 – 1914], etc. – there is no difference. If anything, we are more in the heart of the Land of Israel than Tel Aviv is.”
Regime Weak-Kneed on Assertion of Eternal Jewish Rights; Strong-Men Only for Expulsion, Persecution and Dismantlement of Jews
Temple Mount Gate Bridge Work Suspended, by Nissan Ratzlav-Katz (Israel National News)
Full Text;
The construction of the new bridge to the Temple Mount’s Rambam (Mughrabi) Gate, which led to widespread Muslim violence, is to be suspended. The archaeological dig in the area will continue.
Jerusalem Mayor Uri Lupolianski announced Sunday night that completion of the bridge will be postponed to allow opponents to file formal objections to the construction work. To that end, the bridge building plans will be made public, giving all citizens the right to examine them. The city planning committee will provide a complete and organized urban construction plan for the bridge and environs.
Half of Sderot’s Residents in Danger Due to Regime Dire Neglect
Study: Half of Sderot Residents Have no Shelters
Full Text;
Over 50 percent of Sderot residents do not have reinforced security rooms in their homes, Army Radio reported Monday.
A survey conducted by the city’s engineering department discovered that Sderot was short of 3,113 security rooms.
According to MK Shai Hermesh [Kadima], 4,500 of such rooms are needed in the area surrounding the West Bank.
Hermesh conditioned his backing of the government budget with the erection of these rooms. According to him, permission to execute plans to start building the rooms had yet to be given, despite knowledge of how many were needed.
Monday War News
PMW: Hamas: We Will Not Stop Terror
Arabs Throw Molotov Cocktails at Israeli Cars
One Wounded in Bus Stoning Near Mount Scopus
Stones Thrown at Vehicle Near Nablus; None Wounded
Palestinians Hurl Stones at IDF Near Bethlehem
Stones Hurled at Israeli Bus South of Nablus [Shechem]; No Injuries
Fifth Kassam Attack; No Injuries
Military Faction Fires at Har Homa… and an Israeli Base Near Jenin
IDF Warns of Tunnels in West Bank
3 Palestinians Arrested for Throwing Molotov Cocktails Near Jerusalem
What Jews in Chutz L’Aretz Can Do for Israel Short of Aliyah
Commentary;
By publishing this joint statement, this blog does not for a mili-second seek to diminsh the effect an impact of making Aliyah and being on the front lines of the struggle against an unpopular and utterly corrupt prime minister, government and its anti-Jewish, anti-Torah platform and policies.
But Jews living outside Israel who have not as yet committed to making Aliyah can still act to undermine the efforts of the Israeli government to self-destruct Jewish presence on Jewish Land — the Land of Israel. MB