Israel and The Sin of Expulsion

Tensions Precede Party Primaries in Likud

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“Tensions are running high among Likud Central Committee members as the party primary election nears.”

“Criticism can be heard against party leader Binyamin Netanyahu, for recommending his lineup in the hope it will influence central committee members. Opponents are accusing Netanyahu of interfering in the democratic election process.”

“While the party leader has not publicized a printed list, Netanyahu is making it clear that he favors many of the MKs who opposed the disengagement. Some of the committe members fear this could give the party an appearance of being too right-wing. Netanyahu’s list includes Michael Ratzon, David Levy, Yuli Edelstein, Natan Sharansky, among others. There is also criticism that Netanyahu is not including enough women on his list.” read more

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Settlers to Fight Destruction of Homes in Amona

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“Right-wing organizations were expected to launch a struggle on Wednesday in attempt to prevent the planned destruction of permanent housing at the Amona outpost near Ofra, and the evacuation of settlers from the Hebron marketplace. “

“The High Court of Justice has set a schedule according to which the State must initiate these actions starting next week, and complete them by February 15. The settlers claimed that the houses in Amona were to be destroyed starting on Sunday, Army Radio reported.” read more

US Secy. Of State Dr. Rice to Acting PM Olmert: US Committed to Bush-Sharon Understandings(Communicated by the Prime Minister’s Media Adviser)

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“US Secy. Of State Rice said that they were praying for the Prime Minister, and noted that the US continues to be committed to the security of the State of Israel and would not allow negative elements to exploit Israel’s internal state in order to escalate the situation. She emphasized that the US stood behind all of its understandings with Prime Minister Sharon regarding the Roadmap and US President George Bush’s two-state vision.” read more

Report: Hospital to Stop Giving Sharon Sedative Treatment

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“Doctors at Hadassah University Hospital are expected to cease administering Wednesday the treatment of sedatives Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has been receiving since his massive stroke and brain hemorrhage seven days ago, Israel Radio reported.”

Seven Palestinian fugitives apprehended in W. Bank

Growing Terror Threat From Gaza

Thwarted: Attempt to Form Terrorist Kidnapping-Cell

A Dereliction of Duty [Lack of Effective Response to Kassams]

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“With the eyes of the nation turned toward Jerusalem, where our prime
minister struggles to recover from a debilitating stroke, it is not
surprising that otherwise important developments might escape our attention.”

“A recent remark by a senior Israeli military officer is particularly worthy of note, if only because of its terrifying significance for the future of the nation’s campaign against Palestinian terror.” read more

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Hevron’s Jews Call Upon World Jewry to Converge on the City of Patriarchs

Hevron Sources Report IDF Preparing to Expel Jews From Mitzpeh Shalhevet

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“Hevron sources report that security forces have begun mobilizing in preparation for the planned expulsion of the Jewish families living in the Mitzpeh Shalehevet neighborhood.”

“‘A camera has been placed atop an army post tower on the Abu-Sneneh hills, facing the Mitzpe Shalhevet neighborhood, and a Riot Squad force member was seen entering another guard tower located at Gross Square, also equipped with cameras,’ Hevron activists report.” read more

Report: Peres Will Have Number Two Slot in Kadima

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“Acting Prime Minister Ehud Olmert promised Shimon Peres Tuesday that he would be slotted in Kadima’s number two position on the party’s list for the upcoming Knesset elections, according to a Channel 2 report.”

“According to the report, Tzipi Livni accepted Kadima’s number three slot. ”

“In addition, Peres was reportedly promised involvement in compiling Kadima’s Knesset list, as well as involvement in foreign affairs and diplomacy.” read more

Amir Oren: Corrupt Olmert is a Worthy Successor of Sharon

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“Power, said Henry Kissinger, is the ultimate aphrodisiac. Kissinger used this to explain why an expert – with a thick German accent – in the convoluted nuances of nuclear deterrence became an object of desire for a Hollywood blonde. Power, one can add upon consideration of Israeli politics, is also the best antiseptic. Taking the reins of power retroactively cleans all the stains and smells along the way.”

“The current model for this is Ehud Olmert, the frequency of whose meetings with the police rivaled that of a Civil Guard volunteer. Olmert, in keeping with the hymns of praise from his supporters, is indeed a worthy successor to Ariel Sharon. Both have the tendency to enter the thicket of criminal suspicions, as well as the ability to worm their way out of these suspicions even if they are smeared with harsh words that would have caused a sensitive citizen of good conscience to shut himself up in his home – but did not interfere with them climbing onward and upward.” read more

PM Shows Movement on Left Side for First Time

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“Prime Minister Ariel Sharon showed movement on his left side Tuesday, for the first time since his massive stroke and brain hemorrhage six days ago, senior physicians at Hadassah University Hospital said Tuesday evening.”

“The damage to Sharon’s brain is believed to be concentrated in those areas of the right hemisphere which control the left side of his body.”

“In addition to responses on his left side, movements on Sharon’s right side were more intense Tuesday and his breathing was more independent, hospital director Professor Shlomo Mor-Yosef told reporters Tuesday evening.” read more

Military Position Targeted in Firebomb Attack

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“A firebomb was hurled at an IDF position near Rachel’s Tomb in Palestinian Authority (PA) controlled Bethlehem earlier Tuesday night. No injuries were reported.”

Shin Bet head: Arms Smuggling in Gaza Has Worsened

Shin Bet: 3,000 Rifles Smuggled into Gaza

IDF Shells N. Gaza After Kassam Lands in Negev

Jihad Fugitive Arrested Northeast of Nablus

For Background; Senior Islamic Jihad Terrorist Arrested in Kabatiya

Terror Mastermind Given 35 Life Terms [or Until the Next Mass Prisoner Release] read more