The Implications and Consequences of Expulsion for the Jewish People
Commentary;
The volume of Kassams launched on Sderot and throughout the Negev has, in the opinion of this author. reached the point where it must be considered a blitz to the same degree as the sustained Nazi bombing blitz of London in 1940-41 or the “pa(sic)” blitz of Gilo in 2000-2001. MB
Three More Kassams on Sderot; DM Peretz Talks of Restraint
3 Kassam Rockets Land in W. Negev; None Wounded
Rachel’s Tomb Walled in From All Sides
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The holy site is located in Bethlehem, a short 3-minute drive from southern Jerusalem. Access to the site was always a simple matter, with public Egged buses and private cars bringing thousands to the tomb to pray.
But the Israel government’s policy of building walls to confront terrorism has affected Rachel’s tomb drastically. Access to the holy site is no longer possible through public buses, rather one must be transferred to a special bullet proof vehicle and travel via a route that is surrounded by tall walls.
Olmert on Left Wing Daughter: She Has the Right to Speak
During recent leftist demonstrations outside of the home of IDF Chief of Staff Dan Halutz, the Prime Minister’s daughter called the Chief of Staff a Murderer.
Commentary;
Why under one Standard of law and free speech is it okay for the PM’s daughter to call the the IDF Chief of Staff a Murderer, while there is a different Standard of law and free speech for the religious, for those who love Eretz Yisrael — Nadia Stands Trial for “Insulting a Public Servant”?.
Peretz Blocks IDF Plan for Broad Offensive in Gaza
Arabs Fire on IDF Troops in Samaria
Kassam Lands Near Nahal Oz IDF Base; None Wounded
Two More Kassams Land in Sderot; One Wounded
IDF Airstrike Targets Palestinian Vehicle in Gaza
Four Arrested in Suspected Airport Infiltration
50 Kassams in Less than 48 Hours
Rocket Attack Damages House, Poultry Barn
Three More Rockets Fired at Sderot
MK Gabbay: Military Sacrificing Sderot
Commentary;
First Gush Katif was disengaged. Now Sderot to be sacrificed? Why is Yosef Q. Israeli sitting on his hands while an evil regime plots continued dismemberment of Eretz Yisrael? Isn’t it kinda time to STOP muttering Ma’ale Sot and start doing something about it? MB
Rabbi Faces Unprecedented Disciplinary Hearing for Expressing Dissent
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For the first time in Israel, a Rabbi faced a disciplinary religious court set up by the Chief Rabbinate for making “extremist statements”.
The Rabbi is Rabbi David Druckman, one of those who opposed the disengagement plan, who said it was a serious violation of Halacha [Jewish Law], so serious as to be a betrayal of Judaism, the Torah and Halacha.
Druckman’s lawyer, Rabbi Tzuriel Bublil, appeared on his behalf, who argued that not only is Rabbi Druckman being put on trial, but all the Rabbis of Israel, who consider Halacha to be the supreme arbiter.
Evictions From Hevron Outpost on Shabbat
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IDF Spokesman: “The problem was the youths sleeping in the field without coordination [with the military]. As for Sabbath desecration: it can be assumed that if they would have remained there, a greater Sabbath desecration would have taken place. The location itself is very close to [Kiryat Arba] and therefore, we returned them to the Kirya. We put no one in the jeep and several youths initially went independently.”
Full Transcript of Interview With Ehud Olmert
IMRA:
In the elections PM Olmert said he wanted to retreat to permanent borders. Now he wants to retreat to a temporary line if part of the world temporarily “recognizes” the temporary line. Olmert isn’t claiming that his proposed retreat would put a stop to the ongoing “slicing” of the Israeli “salami”. He also isn’t clear what constitutes “recognition”.
Click here for full text of Financial Times interview with Ehud Olmert.
Kassam Hits House at Kibbutz Nahal Oz; None Wounded
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20 rockets fired at W. Negev and Sderot since Saturday night; Sderot man wounded by shrapnel in critical condition; city’s schools closed.
14 Qassams Fired at Israel; Man Critically Injured
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Ongoing fire: Following weekend’s events in Gaza Strip, terror organizations retaliate with massive fire toward Gaza vicinity communities. One rocket hits southern Ashkelon’s industrial zone, causing damage; second rocket lands in closed school. Man critically wounded, two teachers treated for shock
Palestinians Hand Over Kidnapped American Citizen to IDF
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Members of an armed Fatah militia which claimed to have kidnapped an Israeli citizen Saturday transferred the individual in question, a U.S. citizen, to the custody of the Palestinian Authority before dawn Sunday.
The PA security forces subsequently handed the American over to the Israel Defense Forces. Defense officials believe once the militants discovered the person was indeed an American citizen, they took steps to end the matter quickly.
Gaza Beach Carnage Footage Staged?
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A terrible tragedy happened on the Gaza beach. A shell exploded and killed 7 men, women and children and injured others. Israel is investigating. But Mark Regev, the Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesman who said that Israel believes such shelling of civilians to be unacceptable also told the BBC that naval or air shelling have been ruled out. Other possibities are explored. In the meantime Hamas vows to end the unilateral cease-fire with Israel.
But, please, watch this BBC report and tell me what were the cameramen doing on the beach at the moment the shell hit? CNN has the exact same footage.
