Israel and The Sin of Expulsion

Todays news conference regarding Sharon’s condition and his medical record in context with this previous post and the reports that came before it.

Doctors Say Sharon’s Condition Good

Excerpts;

“Prime Minister Ariel Sharon released his medical records a press conference on Monday afternoon.”

“The medical briefing was given behind closed doors, with no cameras or microphones. Four of the prime minister’s doctors were there, including Professor Tamir Ben-Hur, Professor Bolek Goldman (who has served as Sharon’s doctor for 30 years), physician of internal medicine Dr. Shlomo Segev, and cardiology professor Haim Lotan.” read more

Aksa Brigades Claim New Rocket Has Range of 25 KM

Arab Apprehended With 6 Pipe Bombs

Three Molotov Cocktails Thrown at Israeli Car

IDF Artillery Responds to Kassam Rocket Attacks

Rocket lands Near Kindergarten

Three Kassams Fired at Western Negev; None Wounded

Terrorists Threaten With Alternative Border Crossing

Firebomb Attack Near Karnei Shomron

When the US Government Spied on American Jews

In our generation when Jews are expelled from their homes on Jewish Land, and when we witness the huge surge in resultant anti-semitism throughout the world, one would do well to remember history. Don’t think for a minute that it could never happen again! MB

Menorah of Mortars Marks First Night of Hanukkah

Sharon’s Doctors to Face the Nation

Excerpt:

“…They suggest Mr. Sharon undergo a cardiac angioplasty ahead of the 28 March general election, preferably in the coming weeks.”

For more background on the disclosure of Sharon’s medical history,
click here, and here.

Commanders Reportedly Beat Subordinates in the IDF

for more background, click here.

This is a terrible report to read, but it gives cause to wonder if this treatment impacted upon soldiers who pledged to refuse to expel their fellow Jews and yet, in the end, took part in the Gush Katif/Shomron expulsions. MB

IDF Arrests 3 Palestinian Fugitives in West Bank

Firebomb Attacks in Anabta

Terrorist Group Vows to Continue Launching Rockets

Arabs Throw Bomb at IDF Troops in Shechem

Islamic Jihad: Israel Makes “Withdrawal After Withdrawal”

O’ Precious Key

Excerpts;

“We are still in the hotel room that we call home. Little by little families are moving out to join their friends and neighbors from Neve Dekalim already living in the Nitzan trailer camp. We watch the hotel trolley carrying out the last of the valises, the plastic drawers on wheels, the children’s clothing thrown into supermarket bags, the Shabbat dresses still on hangars. The contents of the ship container have already been unpacked and placed, a bit askew, into the small trailers. Larger pieces are stored in a backyard shed. The cars are loaded, the children pile in, and we wave goodbye.” read more

Earlier news reports today, such as the one included in this post [1] , declared that Uzi Landau stood against attempts by Netanyahu, Shalom to oust Moshe Feiglin from Likud. What inside pressure accounts for the turn-around traced below and why? MB

[4]Landau Says He Agrees With Bibi’s Ploy to Oust Feiglin

[3]Is Landau Zigzagging?

[2]Netanyahu: Landau Supports Ousting Feiglin

Also, in wondering about the cause of Uzi Landau’s Zig-Zags, one might consider this great article from Attila Somfalvi, from Ynet of all places; read more

Egyptians Arrested for Trying to Cross Into Israel

PM Orders Defense Chiefs to Halt Qassam Launchers in Gaza