Israel and The Sin of Expulsion

Government Spin of De-Humanization and Demonation Vs. the Truth

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To set the proper perspective, this author shares an email received earlier this morning from a friend regarding Hasbara to use against the Sharon/Olmert Regime’s Rhetoric of De-Humanization and Demonization of the Jews of Yehuda, the Shomron and the Refugees from Gush Katif.

The government and the media use these words, and more to paint a picture for
the world:

settlers
protesters
rioters
extremists
ultranationalists
ultra-religious
criminals read more

Labor Polling Stations Open Nationwide

Excerpts;

“The Labor Party began its primaries at 9 a.m. on Tuesday. There were 115,948 voters registered to cast their votes at any of the 350 ballots.”

“There was fierce rivalry reported between the 91 candidates, particularly between Party Chairman Amir Peretz’s camp and those associated with former prime minister Ehud Barak.”

“Army Radio said that Peretz was backing new Labor recruits Avishai Braverman and Shelly Yehimovitch, as well as MK Yuli Tamir. Barak, on the other hand, endorsed Alon Pinkas and Orna Angel.” read more

Widespread Arrests of W.Bank Terrorists Continues

18 Arrests Made During the Night

Kassam Fired at Negev Falls Short in PA Territory

Troops Kill Senior Hamas Man; Group Vows Revenge

For more background, click; IDF: Hamas Terrorist Identified, Was Behind Suicide Attacks

This Author received the following email last evening;

Note: The names of the party to this litigation and the emailer have been deleted in this report for their own protection.

Date: Mon, 16 Jan 2006 19:40:09 +0200
Subject: Chevron Update
X-Antivirus: AVG for E-mail 7.1.371 [267.14.15/223]

I spent this afternoon with my brother-in-law, as he worked his way trying to file for a temporary restraining order against the army. He filed the papers at the Beit Mishpat Hashalom in our very own Beit Shemesh (why BS is another story). After many tense hours the judge, Shimon Shtein, agreed to a hearing tomorrow (Tuesday) morning. read more

IDF Agrees to Draft Pullout Foes [Dropping Political Questions From Draft Interviews]

Excerpts;

“Stern also wrote that such questions ‘were not the business of the military authorities and they should have no affect on the classification, draft, or placement process in the IDF (although this may not be so in extreme cases).'”

“With regard to questions of ‘dual authority,’ Stern said, IDF soldiers had ‘proved their ability to cope with this dilemma, and the limited proportions of the phenomenon of refusal show that these questions may not and should not be asked when it is not essential.'” read more

IDF Declares Hebron Jewish Areas Closed Military Zone

Area of Jewish Community in Hebron Declared Closed Military Zone until 22 January

Excerpts;

“…The Head of the Central Command has signed a decree forbidding the entry and presence of Israeli and foreign civilians who are not residents of the Jewish community in Hebron into that area.”

“This decree expires on January 22nd 2006.”

“Civilians who are not residents of the area in question and who under special circumstances wish to enter the closed military zone may submit a request with the ‘Judea’ regional brigade and receive an entry permit.” read more

New Yorker: PM Sharon Sought Deal with US on 4 Alternative WB Retreats

Excerpt;

“In an article appearing in today’s New Yorker magazine, Haaretz’s Ari Shavit writes that Prime Minister Ariel Sharon ordered the National Security Council to study four alternatives: evacuating isolated settlements in the West Bank; evacuating an entire settlement region, perhaps one near Nablus; withdrawing from 88 percent of the West Bank; and withdrawing from 92 percent of the West Bank. Shavit cites Sharon associates who said that his operative plan was to negotiate with the Palestinians over an interim agreement, under which Israel would evacuate some 20 isolated settlements.“ read more

Firebomb Attack in the Ramallah District

Kassam Rocket Attack Without Injuries

While the IDF, Yassam, Magav are busy trying to make the Shlehevet neighborhood of Chevron Yudenrein as the stepping-stone for expelling 10s of thousands more Jews from Yehuda and the Shomron, the Regime’s other tenacle reared it’s nasty head;

HCJ Rules Pollard Not Prisoner of Zion

Excerpts;

“The High Court of Justice ruled on Monday morning that Jonathan Pollard, who was convicted in the United States of spying for Israel and has been in prison for over 20 years, does not meet the criteria required to declare him a prisoner of Zion.” read more