Israel and The Sin of Expulsion

This author is no great fan of Education Minister Limor Livnat. But the vicious attack upon her by aides of PM Sharon (who termed her demand for investigation of the Schlaf case was “metaphorically speaking, accessory to murder”) was uncalled for and seems emblematic of a prevailing Kadima spin; “EVERYONE ELSE is Responsible.”

PM Aides Blame Livnat for Worsening of His Health

Look at what this mindset has wrought regarding the police, the Justice System, the State Comptroller and the Likud, the former party of Sharon, of Olmert, HaNegbi, Mofaz, etc.; read more

PM’s Medical Team: Too Early to Assess Damage

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“The head of Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital’s team treating Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, Professor Felix Umansky, said Monday that in spite of the positive signs Sharon had shown on Monday, it would take several days to determine his cognitive functioning.”

“Umansky said that his team was looking for Sharon to show more significant responses to pain, to open his eyes and to more appreciably move his leg and hand.” read more

Prayer Rally at Mitzpei Shalhevet

Chabad Rabbis Concerned Regarding Possible Hevron Eviction

For more background on the Mitzpei Shalhevet neighborhood in Chevron, as well as details about events scheduled there through next Sunday, click here and here.

Two Kassams Fired from Gaza; No Wounded or Damage

Gaza: Hamas Launches ‘Al-Aksa’ Television Station

Bombs Detected Near Erez Crossing

Rock Attacks in the Gush Etzion District

Mekorot takes steps against Qassams at facility in Ashkelon

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“The Mekorot Water Company has stopped injecting chlorine gas at a facility near Ashkelon for fear that Palestinian-fired rockets will hit tanks holding the potentially deadly substance, a company official said yesterday.”

“Instead, it has begun using liquid hypochlorite, which costs seven times as much as chlorine gas, to disinfect the water supply, said Menachem Nechama, director of Mekorot’s southern division.” read more

The Year of the Stroke

Hospital: PM Breathing Independently

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“A senior neurosurgeon at Tel Hashomer’s Sheba Hospital told Ynet the latest report on Sharon is encouraging, but does not indicate movement or cognitive functioning.”

“‘Independent breathing is positive, but it does not indicate general functioning of the brain. Even in extensive brain damage, when a patient is defined as a ‘vegetable’, it is possible to breathe independently,’ he said.” read more

‘25% of Gaza Evacuees Lack Housing'[and More]

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“Five months since they were evacuated from their Gaza homes this summer, 25 percent of the former residents are still living in hotel rooms, dormitories and tents, according to a new report released Sunday by the non-profit group Lema’an Acheinu, which has been assisting the evacuees.”

“According to the report, more than 50% have yet to receive any compensation funds, and only 5.7% of the 2,100 people who lost their jobs have found new ones. ” read more

Troops Arrest 10 Fugitives in West Bank

Source: Arab-Trained Palestinian Terrorists Have Entered Gaza

Shots Fired in Direction of Vehicle Travelling near Avnei Heifetz

Sources: Sharon Reports too Optimistic

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“Reports on Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s condition are ‘too optimistic,’ senior sources at Jerusalem’s Hadassah Ein Kerem hospital who are familiar with the situation told Ynet Sunday evening.”

“Another senior source at the hospital addressed the prime minister’s prospects for recovery and said: ‘The improvement detected is an x-ray improvement, and until we find the clinical equivalent it’s too early to express optimism.'” read more

Police Crack Down on Jewish Legion

Jewish Legion: There is the Smell of the “Saison”

Big Man, the acting Prime Minister. First, he smacks down the poor, the expulsion refugees via a 28.5% Airport Tax on Donated Items for Israel’s Needy. Then he orders kidnapping of trained guard dogs which save Jewish Lives. MB

Tenth of Teveth Prayers in Hevron Tuesday

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“On Tuesday, which is the Fast of the Tenth of Teveth, a ceremony of prayer and lamentation will take place in the Shalhevet neighborhood of Hevron, located in the Hevron market on land owned by Jews.”