Israel and The Sin of Expulsion

Gaza Hothouse Success Hinges on Passage Accord

Excerpts;

“It will be a disaster for the Gaza hothouse project if the Palestinians cannot export within two weeks produce grown on the 2,000 dunams of agricultural infrastructure purchased this summer from Israeli farmers, Palestinian Authority Finance Minister Salaam Fayad told The Jerusalem Post Monday.”

“The two men spoke Monday night in Jerusalem at an event organized by the Israel Council on Foreign Relations. They talked about the importance of an agreement over the passage of goods and people in and out of Gaza for the peace process and the economic viability of a future Palestinian state.” read more

Following up on the Jordan Valley story of yesterday, this
text appeared on my email log this morning;

Anybody who wants to know what Israel is planning for the Jordan
Valley just needs to drive to the Galil via the Valley. Just south of
Bet Shean, more or less on the Green Line, is one of the massive 30-
odd border crossings being quietly constructed. It’s almost on par
with Machsom Erez in size and sophistication.

One of the arguments for Israel “not needing” the Valley is the peace
agreement with Jordan – there is indeed a lot of security cooperation
with them, but the day is bound to come when the Hashemite Beduin
regime is overthrown by the Palestinian majority (which comprises 60-
80% of the Jordanian population, depending on whose stats you
believe). read more

Omri Sharon to Confess to Charges Against Him

“Letter to a Draftee” to Be Distributed Sunday

Israel to Ask U.S. Jewish Communities to Fund its Foreign Aid Projects

And what about Israel’s Jewish Poor? The Gush Katif and Shomron Refugee Families? What about the Yeshivas? The Terror Victims? What about Jews — First? But just like the Limosine Liberal, Self-Hating Jews, Stooges of the Israeli Government that the Jewish federations are, everyone else’s crisis and hardship take precedence over Jews. MB read more

Labor Ministers Sign Resignation Letters

Report: Likud Rebels, Central Comm. to Unify Party

Excerpt;

“According to the reported plan, MKs Uzi Landau and Binyamin Netanyahu would not vie for party leadership in exchange for Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s promise to seek approval for all policy decisions from either the Likud or via national referendum.”

C’mon guys! If you believe that Sharon will adhere to this, I’ve got a bridge to sell you cheap! MB

Netanyahu Unwilling to Withdraw From Party Leadership Race read more

Parents of Victim of Hinawi Terror ‘Waited 10 Yrs for Justice’

Finally, justice written on an IDF bullet. Let’s hope for more! MB

Photo Essay: Visiting Mother Rachel Behind the Big Wall

Praying in the Rachel’s Tomb Yeshiva, located in a former Arab souvenir shop purchased by Jews.

There is more to report on the Mt. Zion Affair.

Three days remain until President Katsav meets with Pope Benedict in the Vatican.

The following questions have arisen which should be framed in letters to President Katsav. The suggested letter is below;

LETTER TO PRESIDENT KATSAV URGING CLARIFICATIONS PRIOR TO HIS TRIP:
Please keep sending inquiries.

Dear President Katzav,

The Committee to Save Mt.Zion appreciates and takes note of the denial which was issued by your spokesperson, Mr. Avi Granot, regarding the rumors of a swap of properties with the Vatican. read more

‘Right Losing Support for Jordan Valley’

Excerpts;

“The Right is in danger of losing public support for retaining the Jordan Valley, a strategic adviser to Prime Minister Sharon said Sunday.”

“Speaking Sunday at the College of Judea and Samaria, Lior Chorev warned
a right-wing audience that many of their arguments for retaining land taken in 1967 were falling short with the majority of Israelis. He added that the Jordan Valley was much like Gush Katif, noting that only 5,000 Jews live there.” read more

Sonic Boom Policy in Danger — From Israel’s HCJ

When Gaza Going Got Tough, Top Official Got Going – on Vacation

Excerpts;

“On the first day of the disengagement from the Gaza Strip, the deputy social affairs Minister, MK Avraham Ravitz (United Torah Judaism) left for a 10-day vacation in the Golan Heights. At that time, dozens of social workers and other officials from his ministry were busy helping the settlers being evacuated from Gaza, and drawing up reports about hundreds of detainees. Those in the know say that Ravitz did not even request any updates.” read more