The People’s Commission of Inquiry: General Elections …

The Necessary Accounting By Caroline Glick

“Olmert and his colleagues require the fiction of Abbas as a moderate leader and the fiction of Fatah as a moderate counterweight to Hamas to justify their planned policy of retreating from Judea and Samaria.

It becomes self-evident that both the demand for Olmert, Peretz and Halutz to resign and the demand that an accounting be made of the mistakes that led Israel to its strategic defeat in Lebanon are necessary.

The only way that the proper lessons can be drawn is for the current military and political leadership to be replaced by alternative leaders capable of understanding the nature of the threats that surround us. For both objectives to be achieved, the only commission of inquiry that should be established is the inquiry of the citizens of the state that takes place in general elections.” read more

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Wednesday War News …

Commentary;

Something seems amiss. For the past number of days, at least since Sunday, there is little war-related news to speak of from any of the major news sites, including Israel National News. In the view of this author, that this could suddenly be is unfathomable. This author’s guess is that big-time spin and censorship is at work as Olmert, Peretz, Halutz, etc. scurry around endeavoring to prove that Israel “won” the War in Lebanon and that there’s no need for an investigatory panel with clout. read more

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Lions or Mice? Take Down the Flag of Surrender and Fight Like Jewish Men!

Raising the Flag of Surrender Michael Freund (Israel National News)

Just days after Syria’s President spoke openly of “liberating” the Golan Heights by force, a prominent Israeli government minister has now signaled a willingness to surrender to Damascus’ demands.

In a thinly-veiled trial balloon aimed at testing public opinion, Israel’s Internal Security Minister Avi Dichter said today that he believes that in exchange for peace with Syria, the Jewish state can abandon the Golan. read more

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Halutz’s Military Leadership Credibility: Shot to Smitherines …

No Confidence in the Commander

His claim that he is “more ethical than many others” does not meet the test of taking responsibility. “A victory on points, not a knockout,” as Halutz summed up the war, is not good enough for a small, threatened country such as Israel.

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For now, the weekend papers are taking the place of a commission of inquiry. The frustration and anger expressed by both reservists and regular soldiers who took part in the fighting may never be heard by any official investigative body, but they will echo throughout Israeli homes for many months to come. read more

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Monday War News…

IDF Kills 3 Hezbollah Guerrillas[Terrorists] in Western Sector

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“The men were seen four kilometers from the Israeli-Lebanese border when the IDF force opened fire.”

Update: IDF Fired After Hezbollah Approached

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“Israeli soldiers opened fire on Hezbollah terrorist guerillas after they approached the IDF force in a ‘threatening manner,’ The Associated Press reported.”

Three Terrorists Die in ‘Work’ Accidents

Tanzim Terrorist Arrested Near Kfar Saba read more

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Motsei Shabbos, Sunday War News …

7-Year-Old Boy Killed in Car Accident in Jerusalem

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“A car backed up onto him in the village of Abu Dis in east Jerusalem on Sunday evening. The driver, an east Jerusalem resident, lost his license for 90 days and was under investigation by the Judea and Samaria Police following the incident.”

3 Molotov Cocktails Thrown at Car Near Kalkilya

IDF Arrests Senior Hamas Lawmaker in West Bank

Kassam Attack on Western Negev

1 Palestinian Killed, 3 Wounded Near Yitzhar

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“One Palestinian was killed and three others were wounded on Sunday morning after coming under fire by Palestinian terrorists at a checkpoint near Yitzhar.” read more

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Thursday War News…

Lebanese Soldiers Cross Litani River, Begin Deployment in Southern Lebanon

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“Israel Defense Forces said Thursday that it had begun ‘transferring responsibility’ over southern Lebanon with the deployment of the Lebanese army in the area. Hezbollah’s top official in south Lebanon, Sheik Nabil Kaouk, told reporters that ‘…Hezbollah …will not be any visible presence now.”

Enemy Didn’t Know What Hit Him

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“It was one of the most impressive battles in the war. Dozens of terrorists were killed, many weapons – including a 24-head rocket launcher – were destroyed, and not a single IDF soldier was hurt. The ‘Spearhead’ paratroopers reserves brigade succeeded, a moment before the ceasefire, to surprise and strike at Hezbollah.” read more

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Wednesday War News…

IDF Killed Hizbullah Leader Just Before Cease-Fire

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“IDF troops killed Hizbullah Special Forces head Sajad Dawir just a few hours before the cease-fire went into effect on Monday morning.”

Tank Hits Not as Bad as it Seemed

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“OC Armored Corps Brig.-Gen. Halutsi Rudoy revealed Tuesday that out of the almost 400 tanks that operated in Lebanon, only a few dozen were hit by antitank missiles and only 20 were actually penetrated.”

Lebanon: ‘No Need to Disarm Hezbollah’ read more

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Parsha Re’eh 5766 — Collective Responsibility for Our Brethren and for Eretz Yisrael — Revisited.

Parsha Re’eh 5766 — Collective Responsibility for Our Brethren & for Eretz Yisrael — Revisited.

By, Moshe Burt

Parsha Re’eh begins with the B’nai Yisrael assembled on Mount Gerizim and Mount Eval. Moshe Rabbeinu continues his mussar saying, “Behold, I set before you … a blessing and a curse; the blessing if you heed the commandments of Hashem, and the curse, if you will not observe his commandments.(Sefer Devarim, Perek 11, posukim 26-27) read more

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Tuesday War News …

Rockets Hit Lebanon Despite Cease-Fire

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“Hezbollah guerrillas fired at least 10 Katyusha rockets that landed in southern Lebanon early Tuesday, the Israeli army said, adding that nobody was injured. The army said that none of the rockets had crossed the border and so it had not responded.”

118 Still Hospitalized, 32 in Serious Condition

Bush Says Israel Defeated Hezbollah

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“President Bush admonished Iran and Syria for backing Hezbollah, which captured two Israeli soldiers on July 12 igniting the conflict. Bush made clear he was determined to help the Israelis in the post-fighting struggle of words about who wound up on top.” read more

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