Israel and The Sin of Expulsion

Our World: The Trial of American Jewry

Commentary;

In the vast, overwhelming majority of cases, Caroline Glick’s writings and editorials represent editorial and commentary journalism at it’s professional finest, an extreme rarity in Israel.

However, this editorial is a huge disappointment. The feel of the article is as if American Jews are beating themselves up with guilt. After all, in the US, “they are free to be Jewish” and for that, they must express gratitude. Perish the thought that American Jews should begin to read the clear writing on the wall, look into their Jewish history and heritage and come to the conclusion that “… they are guests in their own (?) country.” read more

The True Nature of the Struggle, by Rabbi Berel Wein

For previous reports, click here and here.

1,500 Police En Route to Ofrah

Full Text;

“1,500 police are heading to Ofrah from the Lachish district in preparation for the expulsion in Amona.”

“According to unofficial reports, police are being instructed to wait outside. The expulsion is expected to get underway during the predawn hours.”

For More Up-to-Date Info on numbers of Police and Army to be Deployed Near Amona, click; Moment of Truth at Amona

Excerpt;

“Some 6,000 soldiers, police officers expected to take part in evacuation of nine homes in illegal West Bank outpost.” read more

One Person Wounded, Cars Damaged from Two Rockets

Two Wanted Palestinians Killed Near Jenin

For later details on this story, click here; Border Policeman Wounded Near Jenin

Excerpt;

“Airlifted to Rambam Hospital; two Islamic Jihad terrorists killed.”

and here; IDF, Border Police Eliminate Commander of Islamic Jihad

Update: Third Terrorist Captured Near Jenin

Kassam Rocket Strikes PA Electric Line

Two Kassam Rockets Fired From Gaza

Unarmed Palestinian caught infiltrating from Gaza

Three Arabs Arrested With Knives in Hevron read more

Security Forces Gear Up to Clear Amona

Army Girds for Violence in Amona Outpost Face-Off

Excerpts;

“The Israel Defense Forces and police began deploying troops and officers around the illegal West Bank settlement of Amona on Tuesday night, ahead of the planned evacuation on Wednesday.”

“Some 1,500 police officers set out for the outpost from a training base at around 11 P.M. Another 6,000 police officers and soldiers are expected to enter the outpost early Wednesday morning to evacuate settlers from the nine permanent structures and demolish the buildings.” read more

Kadima Knesset List to be Unveiled Tuesday Evening [6 PM at Binyanei Houma]

“Be there or be square!”[Tell Olmert how you feel about Chevron and Amona!] : Alf, Newest Kadima Member

Updating the previous Chevron report;

Deputy AG: No Deal With Hevron Residents, Neighborhood to be Demolished [Headline published, Demolition Comment Not Confirmed]

Excerpts;

“Assistant to the Attorney General, Shai Nitzan, told Army Radio Tuesday morning that absolutely no agreement exists with Hevron residents allowing them to return to the Shalhevet neighborhood if they abandon it willingly.”

“‘It seems that those who were squatting there preferred to leave amid rumors that they would be allowed back even though no such agreement exists,’ Nitzan told Army Radio’s Razi Barkai.” read more

IDF Soldier Charged With Driving Commander to Amona Expulsion Refuses Orders

For background on Gush Katif IDF, Police Refusenikim, click here; Feature: Expulsion Objectors Have No Regrets

IDF Fears Mass Refusal, Filtering Religious and Patriotic Soldiers From Demolition Duty

Monday Stone-Throwing in Gush Etzion Was Near-Lynch of Jewish Motorists

Excerpts;

“What was reported a stone-throwing incident Monday turns out to have been a near-lynch of Jews driving toward Hevron on the main Jerusalem-Hevron highway.”

“At around 2:30 PM, Miri Tzachi, photographer for the weekly Makor Rishon newspaper, was driving toward Hevron when, next to the Arab village of El-Arub, approximately 50 Arab youths ran toward her car and pelted it with rocks, shattering the windshield. Though Tzachi and her passengers were covered with glass and injured, she managed to keep driving past the village to the next IDF position.” read more

IDF Declares Amona Outpost Closed Military Zone

Excerpts;

“The IDF has declared the area immediately surrounding the illegal outpost of Amona a closed military zone in advance of Tuesday’s expected demolition of the outpost’s houses.”

“Following the announcement Monday evening, IDF troops set up roadblocks on major roads in the areas in order to prevent right-wing activists from reaching Amona.”

Email from an activist list informs us of the following;

Subject: TZs Checked at Central Bus Station in JM read more