Israel and The Sin of Expulsion

PM Denies Report He Would Compromise on J’lem

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“Prime Minister Ariel Sharon published a special statement Tuesday night in which he totally dissociated himself from quotes in Newsweek attributed to his pollster, Kalman Gayer, in which Gayer claimed the prime minister was ready for territorial concessions.”

“‘The remarks attributed to Kalman Gayer are in total contradiction to my positions and opinions,’ Sharon’s statement read. ‘If, indeed, these remarks were made, they were made strictly on Mr. Gayer’s initiative, and they are senseless and absurd.'” read more

American Jewish Leaders Betray Gaza’s Jews

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“The majority of American Jewish leaders should be held accountable for gross misconduct, because their callous indifference to human suffering and injustice now amounts to criminal negligence. Speaking in the name of the Jewish community, this leadership has violated Jewish religious teachings to bear witness to the truth and to show compassion for the persecuted. The latest victims of their criminal negligence are the Jewish expellees from Gaza. They are Jewish refugees, suffering immensely, and unnecessarily, inside their own country. Ariel Sharon committed the crime and this leadership provided silent acquiescence. For too long, this failed Jewish leadership has not been held accountable.” read more

IDF to Ease Rules of Engagement in South

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“Israel is going to change its protocol for opening fire along the Egyptian border, which has been a peaceful border for the past 25 years.”

“The new protocol will make it easier to open fire on infiltrators on the so-called ‘peace border,’ since ‘dangerous criminal elements’ were involved in the smuggling of terrorists and weapons across the border, senior military sources said on Tuesday.”

Infiltrators Apprehended in Southern Gaza read more

IDF: Less Qassams Since Pullout
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“Army says there was 55 percent drop in number of Israelis murdered by terrorists; Islamic Jihad has significantly increased activity.”

“In 2005, there was a significant drop of 55 percent in the number of Israelis murdered in terrorist attacks compared to last year, IDF statistics show.”

“This year, 52 Israelis were killed, compared to 118 in 2004.”

Are you trying to justify the expulsion by saying that Israeli are soo much safer and more secure? What an absurd premise as Kassams continue to be fired at Israel from Arab-occupied Gaza, as smuggling of arms and terrorists continue unabated as a result of Condi Rice’s heavy hand upon Israel at Rafah, as Kassams continue to be calibrated for launching deep into the rest of Israel, including yesterday’s Kassam launched from Jenin. MB read more

Gunfight Erupts Between IDF, Terrorists in Nablus

PA: Death of Palestinian Man was Accidental

Kassam Rockets Fired at Western Negev Area

Six Israeli Arabs Arrested For Attacking Park Rangers

IDF Wraps Up Shechem Counter-Terror Sweep

PA Farmers in Gaza: How Do Those Israelis Do It?

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“After years of producing bug-free lettuce and other vegetables for Jewish farmers, the sands of Gaza have reverted to their old ways. PA farmers report failure in keeping the bugs away.”

“The Gaza Arabs who have taken over the hothouses of what used to be Gush Katif reported to the Israel-PA Coordination Office that they have failed in raising bug-free vegetables.”

“In addition, the PA workers complain that their wages from their compatriots and brethren are significantly lower now than what they received from the Israelis.” read more

The Temporary Light [or should this say Darkness – MB] in Nitzan

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“You don’t see many people walking around outside in the morning even thought the unemployment rate is very high — about 75%. ‘Everyone shuts himself up in his own house with his own troubles’ so says Yaffa Nachmanni, who worked for the last 15 years in the big supermarket that belonged to her father in Neveh Dekalim.”

“The constant bickering, about who got what and who is entitled to what, are destroying the fabric of community life that the people of Gush Kattif are trying so desperate to preserve. ‘Rumors fly, about how in the hotels they got this and that, about someone who has pull, managed to arrange this for him, and it’s so sad.'” read more

[Reuters Report:] Israel’s Netanyahu Takes Big Lead in Likud Race[Poll: Feiglin @ 15%]

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“Polls in the Maariv and Yedioth Ahronoth newspapers found that Netanyahu would win about 45 percent of the vote in a Likud primary on December 19. That would be enough to avoid a second round, which polls predict Netanyahu would win soundly anyway.”

“Polls show Netanyahu’s main rival, Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom, winning between 22 and 30 percent of the vote in the Likud primary. … Moshe Feiglin would come in third with about 15 percent. ” read more

IDF Thwarts Explosion Attempt Near Jenin

IDF Tank Fires Upon and Kills Farmer in Gaza Strip

Two IDF Soldiers Wounded, Six Jihad Members Caught

Six Wanted Islamic Jihad Terrorists Arrested in Samaria Overnight

Barghouti Demands Top Billing

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“Convicted Fatah Tanzim terrorist leader Marwan Barghouti has threatened to break away from his Fatah party and run in the Palestinian Authority (PA) election under an independent ticket if he is not placed at the top of the party list.”

Prediction: The day when the Government of Israel will release the murderer of Rechavim Ze’evi z”l and others is drawing closer. MB read more