Israel and The Sin of Expulsion

Analysis: Doctoring the Facts About Sharon’s Condition

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“It is now clear that although Ben-Hur and the other doctors who attended the press conference – Prof. Chaim Lotan, chief of cardiology at Hadassah; and Sharon’s personal physicians, Sheba Hospital director-general Prof. Boleslav Goldman and Sheba’s internal medicine expert Prof. Shlomo Segev – may have told the truth, they did not tell the whole truth.”

“At least one of the details they left out was that the doctors treating Sharon had discovered he was suffering from a disease of the blood vessels in his brain, which could lead to a cerebral hemorrhage.” read more

Mofaz Delays Evacuation of Amona Outpost by 14 Days

Wanted Terrorist Apprehended Near Kalkilye

Armed Arab Male Apprehended in Hevron

Kassam Rocket Lands in Kibbutz Zikim

Kassam Rocket Lands in Western Negev Area

Kassam lands Between Netiv Ha’asara, Karmia

IDF Continues Artillery Response to Kassam Shelling

Kassam Rockets Fired into Sderot

11 Arrests Made During the Night

Jenin Update: Bulldozer Preparing to Destroy Terrorist Hideout

Parsha Vayechi 5766: Eretz Yisrael and the Fast of 10 Tevet Revisited
By, Moshe Burt

Last year, this author related how Parsha Vayechi recounts two experiences which carry a common thread relating to Eretz Yisrael. And this week, we’ve just completed our Fast of 10 Tevet. And one year later, it’s deemed important that this thread be recalled.

Our parsha tells how, when Yaakov saw that the time of his death was near, he called for Yosef and made him (Yosef) promise not to bury him (Yaakov) in Mitzriyim, but rather in Ma’Orat HaMachpela in Chevron. (Perek 47, posuk 29) read more

Supreme Court to Decide Pollard Case on Monday

‘Gush Katif Forest’ Planned near Kisufim

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“Knesset Member Uri Ariel (National Union) has initiated a project to establish a Jewish National Fund (JNF) forest commemorating the destroyed Gush Katif communities.”

“Ariel toured with JNF officials in an area near the Kisufim crossing to the destroyed towns and said the park will be commemorated on the Tu B’Shevat holiday, when trees will be planted under the slogan “we will remember and not forget.” A playground also is planned in the park.” read more

Likud Shocker: Kahlon Wins

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“Unexpected winner: Knesset Member Moshe Kahlon is the surprise winner in the Likud primaries with 1,545 votes. Gilad Erdan, another lesser known Likud member, came in second with 1,430 votes.”

Shalom Agrees to Resign Friday

CT Test on Sharon Shows Slight Improvement

Sharon’s CT Brain Scan Shows Blood has been Absorbed

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“Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s brain scan Thursday evening showed positive results, indicating that the remnants of the blood in his brain from a massive stroke last week have been absorbed, hospital officials said in a statement.”

“In response, doctors had removed a tube they had inserted into Sharon’s skull to relieve pressure on his brain, the statement from Hadassah Hospital said.” read more

Mofaz Orders Three More Outpost Demolitions

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“Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz Thursday night ordered the destruction of three outposts termed by the government to be illegal. The communities are located adjacent to Yitzhar, Elon Moreh and Har Bracha.”

“The Hebrew news web site NFC cited Defense Ministry sources that demolition orders are carried out occasionally according to the necessity as determined by Defense Minister Mofaz. Security and police forces destroyed one home at the Gush Etzion community of Sde Boaz on Wednesday.” read more

Lebanese Nab Terrorists Headed for Gaza

Report Details Plight of Gush Katif Families

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“Latest report: Of the 1,750 families expelled from Gush Katif, over 400 are still living in the most temporary of dwelling arrangements, such as hotels, tent cities and yeshiva dormitories.”

“Compensation payments: The families had their homes destroyed, yet many of them continue to pay mortgages – and all of them face increasing expenses related to their relocation – yet more than half the families have received nothing at all of the promised compensation. The remaining families have received an average of 50,000 shekels (just over $10,000). Only some 5% have received the entire compensation payment.” read more