Israel and The Sin of Expulsion

‘Country Must End Ghetto Mentality’

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“Former foreign minister Silvan Shalom’s much publicized handshake with his Pakistani counterpart last August represents just a smattering of the activity between Israel and the Islamic world taking place behind the scenes, Foreign Ministry Director-General Ron Prosor said Sunday.”

“Prosor also said Israel needed to jettison the ‘ghetto mentality of a nation that dwells alone’ and begin thinking and behaving ‘like a normal country and a responsible member in the international community.'” read more

IDF Kills Palestinian Youth Carrying Suspicious package

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“IDF soldiers deployed south-east of Shvut Rahel, near El Muair in the Binyamin District, shot and seriously wounded a Palestinian youth in his chest after he and a companion repeatedly ignored soldiers’ warnings to cease and desist.”

“The army summoned a helicopter to transport the youth to a hospital, but he died before arriving.”

Kassams Fired at W. Negev, No Casualties Reported

Kassam Rockets Land in Southern Israel read more

Hoenlein: Franklin Sentence ‘Disturbing’

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“American Jewish leader Malcolm Hoenlein on Sunday blasted the sentence handed down two days earlier to the Pentagon analyst who admitted passing on classified information to Israeli diplomats and pro-Israel lobbyists.”

“Hoenlein, executive vice chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, labeled the ruling “disturbing,” a comment greeted by applause from the audience to whom he spoke about US-Israel relations at the Interdisciplinary Center’s Herzliya Conference.” read more

Former IDF Chief-of-Staff Criticizes Disengagement at Herzlyia Conference

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“Former IDF Chief-of-staff, Lt.Gen. Moshe Ya’alon criticized the disengagement from Gaza before elite members of Israel’s security establishment at a conference in Herzlyia.”

“Ya’alon said that lack of credible deterrence is a factor in Israel’s inability to stop the firing of Kassam rockets from Gaza into the Negev.”

“He said that ‘unilateral withdrawals are interpreted as running away from the threat of rockets. Israel has been unable to create a credible deterrence for the future.’” read more

IDF Seizes Two Armed Arabs Who Attempted to Infiltrate from Gaza

24 Arrests Made During the Night

DM Mofaz: Israel to Retreat if PA Not “Peace Partner”

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“Regarding relations with the Palestinians, Mofaz said that if it becomes evident that there is no peace partner, Israel must ‘take fate into her own hands.’”

“Such a move, he added, would include a withdrawal to defensible borders while strengthening West Bank settlement blocs, demilitarization of Palestinian areas, and protecting a united Jerusalem. To do so, U.S. and international backing will be needed, he said, and added that he believes that such a move would be widely supported by the Israeli public.” read more

Brain Scan Shows No Change in Sharon

Police Investigation: Kfar Darom Protestors Did Not Throw Lye

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“Many protestors at the Kfar Darom expulsion in Gush Katif were indicted based on reports that caustic soda was thrown at policemen, but the latest tests show no evidence that it was thrown.”

“Following another examination of the uniforms of policemen who claimed to have been hit by the substance during the evacuation, the police now say that no evidence of the material was found. Parents and other supporters of the indicted youths responded angrily, blaming the police, the prosecution and the media.” read more

Report: Gov’t Failed to Adequately Defend Towns on Gaza Border

State Comptroller: State failing to protect communities Around Gaza Strip

Kassam lands in Negev field; No Wounded or Damage

Air Force Fires at Arab Infiltrators

Arab Killed in Gaza Blast Identified as Terror Gang Member

IDF: Gaza Blast Not Us

5,000 Palestinian Workers to Enter Israel

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