The Implications and Consequences of Expulsion for the Jewish People
Mother and Son Killed in Rocket Barrage Near Karmiel
Excerpt;
“The barrage of Katyushas continued Thursday with reports of at least 165 rockets landing in cities and towns throughout northern Israel. Late in the afternoon, a barrage hit the Haifa Bay area, in the Ma’alot region as well, damaging a factory. Shortly afterward, rockets struck Acre; no one was wounded.”
Soldiers Kill 7 Hizbullah Terrorists
IDF Given Green Light to Push to the Litani River, By Herb Keinon (Jerusalem Post)
Excerpts;
The Security Cabinet on Wednesday approved a wider ground offensive in south Lebanon that was expected to take 30 days as part of a new push to badly damage Hizbullah, Cabinet minister Eli Yishai said.
The decision was made with nine ministers in favor and three abstaining. The Security Cabinet authorized troops to push to the Litani River some 30 kilometers from the Israel-Lebanon border. Currently, some 10,000 soldiers are fighting Hizbullah in a six-kilometer-deep stretch from the Israel-Lebanon border.
Western Aliyah This Week, Despite Month of War
Excerpt;
“Despite the two-front war, the thousands of missiles, and evacuation of northern communities, more than 800 North American and British Jews will be moving to Israel this week. Four planeloads of Jews are to arrive in Ben Gurion airport in the coming week – the first on Thursday. Wednesday, August 16th – the one year anniversary of the eviction of the Jews of Gaza – three flights will arrive.”
Commentary,
We remember much regarding the terrible abuse done by the evil regime last year to our brethren from Gush Katif. And in remembering, we recall Ehud Olmert’s arrogant, negative “greeting” to those Olim Chadashim who arrived one year ago, on the second day of the expulsion, 17 August, 2005. And we hope that these latest Olim Chadashim will be greeted in a more positive way. MB
FLASH: 15 Soldiers Killed Wednesday in South Lebanon
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15 IDF soldiers were killed in a series of firefights across the front. In the most serious incident, nine reserve paratroopers were killed, 11 wounded by antitank missiles fired on a house in the village of Debel, in the central sector. Four reservists from an armored brigade were killed in a tank explosion, apparently caused by antitank missiles, in the town of Ayta al-Shaab. An infantryman was killed late Wednesday when he was hit by a mortar in Marjayoun.”
Olmert to US Jews: War With Hezbollah Existential
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“According to Olmert [during a live Internet broadcast to US Jewish organizations late Monday], ‘For the first time since the 1960s, Israel has an enemy whose goal is to eliminate our existence.'”
Our World: Talkin’ About a Revolution, by Caroline Glick
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Whatever marginal diplomatic gains the Olmert government may try to convince the public the draft resolution contains for Israel, the fact is that regardless of the language eventually adopted, and whatever force of French, Egyptian, Turkish, Italian and German soldiers will or will not be deployed to Lebanon, all any cease-fire resolution will do is ensure that there will be another round of war.
This is the case because none of the moves being considered involve the one action that would prevent the next war. That action is an Israeli victory against Hizbullah in Lebanon, and an Israeli and allied strike against Hizbullah’s state sponsors Syria and Iran.
Two Wounded When Hezbollah Fires at Least 160 Rockets at North
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“At least 160 Katyusha rockets fired by Hezbollah gunners in Lebanon slammed into northern Israel on Tuesday. Most of the rockets landed in the northern cities of Acre, Nahariya, Safed and Tiberias. Four rockets landed late Tuesday in Kiryat Shmona and Nahariya.”
Rockets Hit Nahariya Chicken Coop; Two Cows Die
Full Text;
“Seven Katyusha rockets landed near Nahariya on Tuesday evening. One of the rockets struck a chicken coop. Another rocket landed in an open area where cows were grazing, killing two of the animals.”
In the past, Parsha Eikev has been equated in terms of one’s being attentive to the little Mitzvot; the details, the Mitzvot that one tends to overlook, to ignore, to tread one’s heels on in the mad dash, but without which the Jewish people would lack the merit which sets us apart from common man.
We learn “For the land to which you come, to possess — is not like the land of Egypt from where you came…” (Sefer Devarim, Perek 11, posuk 10.)
First, this report on last night’s rocket blitz on Haifa which killed 3 and destroyed several apartment houses;
3 Dead, 160 Injured in Rocket Barrage on Haifa
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“160 people were treated for physical injuries and psychological trauma. Four people were reported in serious but not life-threatening condition. Seven others suffered moderate wounds. Security officials said at least one of the rockets was a 220-mm Syrian-made missile. The rocket barrage scored several direct hits, including two apartment buildings.”
Israeli Army Says Hizbollah Far from Defeated
40 Troops Battling Hizbullah in Attempt to Destroy Launchers
Excerpts;
“Helicopters dropped off the troops on a hill overlooking Ras al-Biyada, south of Tyre. It is believed that the majority of rocket launchings take place in the region of Tyre.”
Tanzim Commander Apprehended During the Night
Rocket Hits Safed Building; One Injured
14 Hezbollah Fighters Killed in Heavy Exchanges of Fire with IDF Ground Troops
Excerpt;
“One Israel Defense Forces soldier was killed, four others wounded in battles with Hezbollah fighters Monday morning in the south Lebanese village of Bint Jbail. The soldier killed was part of a Paratroopers Brigades force that engaged in gunbattles with Hezbollah in the village. Three of his comrades sustained light wounds.”