Israel and The Sin of Expulsion

“War on Outposts” Update

Commentary;

This author has begun to emphasize the use of different terminology from that which the Sharon/Olmert Regime use to de-humanize and demonize the Jews in keeping with a recent post to this blog based on an email from a friend.

Today’s lesson is what the vilification terms “Outpost”, “Settlement”, “Encampment” actually denote. If a new section is built in Ramat Beit Shemesh or Jerusalem, Tel Aviv or Rechovot, it is called a neighborhood (a “Givah’ or “Givat”) A new Yishuv is established and built, it is called a village or town. read more

Dichter: Kadima Won’t Hurry to Withdraw

And Kadima won’t not withdraw either. Basically, Dichter’s comments are in the vein of, “I got a bridge to sell you cheap!” MB

Residents Urge Police to Clear Illegal Palestinians Out of Naveh Sha’anan

Excerpt;

“The residents of Tel Aviv’s Naveh Sha’anan neighborhood are no strangers to terrorist attacks. But on Thursday, minutes after a suicide bomber struck inside a local shwarma stand, they flocked into the streets and watched, fascinated, as police sappers swept the scene.”

“A poor and neglected neighborhood, Naveh Sha’anan has an interesting mixture of residents, including foreign workers, drug addicts and Palestinians illegally in Israel. Some locals were quick to charge that Israeli Arabs from Jaffa were to blame for the attack; others pointed a finger at the police for allowing the illegal Palestinians to live among them.” read more

Two Palestinians Caught in J’lem Carrying Knives

W. Bank: IDF Arrests Eight Terror Operatives

IDF Shoots, Kills Palestinian Throwing Firebombs

Likud Campaign Strategy: Olmert Policies Will Breed Terror

Likud: Kadima Wants ’67 Borders

Excerpts;

“’Olmert and Kadima are hiding their real political plan: An unconditional withdrawal to the 67 borders – a withdrawal that will immortalize the conflict and further Israel from security and peace,’ Likud MK Gideon Sa’ar said.”

“Likud members accused Kadima officials of camouflaging Acting Prime Minister Ehud Olmert’s political plans.”

“The Likud election campaign will highlight Olmert comments pointing to his political intentions. One sticker holds the quote: ‘We cannot transfer the Arabs, so we will transfer ourselves.’ Sa’ar explained proudly: ‘There are plenty of quotes by Olmert that prove his intention to divide Jerusalem. It took us a long time to choose.’” read more

Police to Take Over Security for Holy Sites in Jerusalem

Commentary;

Important questions to ask;

Does this mean that the Army will no longer be holding the Kever Rachel facility hostage? Or will it now be the police making their home next door to the Kever? MB

Suicide Bomber Strikes at Tel Aviv Bus Station

30 Wounded, 1 Seriously, in Tel Aviv Suicide Bombing

Suicide Bomber was From Shechem

Israel Weighs Response to Bombing

“Olmert faces first attack as acting prime minister, Mofaz to convene meeting with security officials. Restrained response expected; Israel wishes to avoid escalation in wake of Tel Aviv bombing that wounded 32 people Thursday afternoon.”

Other War News …

IDF shoots, Kills Palestinian Throwing Firebombs

IDF Kills Terrorist West of Hevron read more

Tzippy Shlissel, wife of Rabbi Yisrael Shlissel who Initiated Suit in Beit Shemesh Court for a Restraining Order against the Government and Military move to expell Jews from the Mitzpe Shalhevet neighborhood of Chevron was beaten and arrested today by poloce in Chevron.

The author has information from a number of sources, including the sister of Rabbi Yisrael Shlissel, indicating that “Tzippi was just standing outside when they [the Police] asked for the ID and immediately grabbed her, dragged her to the police car and arrested her. In addition to calls and faxes, he requested we say Tehilim #109-קט
9 times bzchut Avraham, Yitzchak, Yaakov, Sara, Rivka, Rochel, Leah, Bilhah and Zilpah.” read more

THE GREAT GAME GOES ON

By Rachel and Moshe Saperstein. Neve Dekalim / Jerusalem Gold Hotel

[Yesterday I had a tour of a number of refugee camps where our people are trying to maintain their dignity and self-respect, and I will report on their condition in my next letter. Rachel]

A little over a week ago Moshe received a call from the lady who tripped over the protruding water pipe. “It’s all done” she said brightly. “Come and get your keys.”

“All?” asked Moshe with the skepticism of bitter experience. read more