Israel and The Sin of Expulsion

NU/NRP Candidate: We Combine Unity and Political Savvy

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“‘We won’t join a government unless it is clear that if it chooses to carry out another withdrawal, it will first hold a national referendum.’ So says Uri Bank, #16 on the NU/NRP list of candidates.”

“There is no real difference between the Likud and Kadima,’ Bank told Arutz-7. ‘Both of them keep on talking about peace, agreements and what borders we will be willing to retreat to. We, on the other hand, say that the Palestinian Authority must be dismantled and totally disarmed, and that Israel must take control again over those areas.'” read more

Open Letter to Gush Katif: “Go and Vote!”

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“Eran Sternberg, the former Gush Katif spokesman who has called upon the religious camp not to enlist in the IDF for the coming duration, has written an open letter entitled, ‘To the Despaired Expellee who has Decided not to Vote in the Coming Elections.’”

“Olmert, disengagement turned me into a vegetable”

Anti-Olmert Signs Posted Across Country

Offensive Signs Removed from Highway 1

Commentary;

And of course, the thought police couldn’t tolerate the truth of these signs being broadcast to the people. After all, it jeopardizes their “lead” in the polls. And surely, there cannot be any independent thought amongst the “Am.” MB read more

IDF Kills Palestinians Who Threw Molotov Cocktails

5 Kassams Fired at Israel; None Wounded

Soldiers Uninjured in Firebomb Attack

Bomb Detonated Against Soldiers in Shechem

8 Arrests Made in Counter-Terrorism Operations

IDF Nabs Al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Brigade Terrorist

Reduction in Non-Hareidi Soldiers Allowed in Nachal Hareidi

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“The IDF’s Nachal Hareidi unit, contrary to press reports, will not be closed, but the army has decided to limit the number of non-Hareidi soldiers who are allowed to enlist in the program.”

Optimism and Bitterness Amongst Gush Katif Expellees

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“The trials and tribulations of the expelled Gush Katif families are far from over. Some families from Netzer Hazani are trying to regroup in the Golan Heights.” read more

Knesset Approves Amona Investigative Committee

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“Knesset approved on Wednesday the formation of a parliamentary investigative committee into the evacuation of the Amona outpost three weeks ago. The committee will be a subcommittee of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.”

“The formation of the committee was approved by a vote of 31 to 20, with Likud and right-wing parties all voting in support while Kadima and left-wing parties voted against.” read more

Olmert: Hamas is Not a Threat

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“Acting Prime Minister Ehud Olmert told the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee that the Hamas is not a strategic threat on the State of Israel. Two days ago, Shin Bet chief Yuval Diskin said Hamas did indeed form a strategic threat.”

“When asked about the differences of opinion, Olmert said: ‘I highly value the Shin Bet head but I do not agree with his view.’“

More Detailed Account;

Olmert: Hamas Not a Strategic Threat read more

Hazit Party Takes Aim at ’Orange’ Public Post NRP-NU Merger

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The Hazit Party, seen as a right-wing splinter group, is now positioning itself to win the support of the “Orange” public after the merger between the National Union and National Religious Party.

Terrorists Apprehended – Attack Prevented

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“Two Arab terrorists, ages 15 and 16 were apprehended at Checkpoint 300, between Gilo and Rachel’s Tomb. They admitted they were planning to use the knives in their possession to perpetrate a stabbing attack.”

Mortar Attack on Jerusalem Thwarted, Fears of ‘Gazafication’

Olmert Hands Over Home Sale Documents

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“Acting Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on Wednesday handed over the documents related to the sale of his house, in cooperation with the investigation by State Comptroller Micha Lindenstrauss into the matter.”

“The investigation centers on the sale of the house for $2.7-million to a businessman who has contributed significant sums of money to fund the campaigns of various politicians, including Olmert.”

“The documents included the sales contract for the house and the rental contract Olmert signed with the buyer, among others.” read more

Kassam Attack on Netiv Ha’asara

Kassam Lands in Western Negev; No Wounded

IDF Discovers Kassam Rocket Manufacturing Material

IDF Nabbed 14 Would-Be Bombers in Last 3 Weeks

IDF Shells Kassam Launch Sites in Northern Gaza

Israeli Man Lightly Wounded by Palestinian Fire

IDF Arrests Six Wanted Palestinians in West Bank

Kassam Lands in Yad Mordehai, No One Wounded

Shots Fired at Bus Near Mevo Dotan

Arab Stone Throwing Attack Near Kalkilya