Israel and The Sin of Expulsion

In continuing coverage of the situation of Mt. Zion, David HaMelech’s Kever and the Vatican, it must be reported that despite 2 denials from President Katsav’s Office and this report in last Thursday’s Jerusalem Post, things just don’t seem right, something still seems amiss.

Jerusalem City Councilwoman Mina Fenton continues expressing nagging concerns about a variety of church activities in the Land of Israel over the years.

Two opinion pieces covering this issue also appear in today’s Jerusalem Post: read more

This wreaks of Electionitis — Out-Peretzing Peretz;

Sharon Asks Mofaz to Push Dismantling of Outpost

Labor Ministers: Leaving Government is ‘Done Deal’

Rabbi Druckman: It’s An Honor to be Singled Out For Opposing the Expulsion

National Union Decides on Allotment of Seats Ahead of Expected Elections

Islamic Radicals Plan World Revolution from Temple Mount

Government Eases Travel and Work Permit Restrictions in Judea, Samaria and the Gaza Strip

Egypt Arming PA; Minister Ramon: They Need Weapons

Gaza Arabs Fire Kassam Rocket At Jewish Towns in Western Negev

Jihad Funds Seized at Ashdod Port

More In Depth Report on Events at Ashdod’s Port;

Security Forces and Customs Authorities Seize Terrorist Goods At Ashdod Port

Bomb Found in Stolen Car Outside Holon Mall

Labor Threatens to Topple Coalition This Week

Excerpts;

“Peretz is demanding a meeting during the earlier part of the week, but for now, Sharon is unwilling to accommodate his schedule.”

“Peretz, who … now finding himself at the helm of the Labor party, faced with decisions that may lead to prompting elections in 90 days.

Peretz stated he tried reaching the prime minister by phone 22 times, but Sharon is telling reporters, untrue, it is I who telephoned Peretz.”

And Ben-Eliezer Checks in on the Coalition’s Future too … read more

IDF Announces Relaxed Security Restrictions for PA Residents

Would-be Bomber, Gunman Killed in Gaza, Jenin Incidents; Firebombing Attacks in Pisgat Ze’ev Suburb of J’lem

Scuffle in Hevron Between Residents and Left-Wing Agitators

Peretz Threatens To Topple Government This Week

Excerpts;

“… if Prime Minister Ariel Sharon does not agree to meet with him in the next three days, Labor might topple the government immediately, forcing news elections.”

“‘Sharon acted irresponsibly by postponing to this Thursday the meeting with me, but the age of marathons has ended. I know these political exercises and I intend to play my cards close to the chest. If Sharon does not meet with me at the beginning of the week, we might work to bring down the government on Wednesday,’ when the Knesset is scheduled to vote on four no-confidence motions.” read more

Barak: Supreme Court Needs New Judges

Excerpts:

“During his speech Friday, the Supreme Court head dismissed allegations by the public defender’s office that the courts had taken harsh measures against arrested opponents of the disengagement brought before them, because they were bent on helping the government implement the plan.”

“‘I think the public defender’s report was superficial,’ Barak said. ‘I think that the Supreme Court and the [criminal] courts did a good job and were fair and objective under difficult circumstances.'” read more

PA Officers: We’ll Only Target Israel

Excerpt;

“In a letter sent this week to PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen), official PA militia officers declare that, even as internal security collapses, they will only point their guns at Israel.”

“The authors of the letter to Abu Mazen state that they reject ongoing US and Israeli pressure demanding the disarming of PA terrorist organizations. Instead, the militia officers declared, their weapons will only be pointed at Israel and at Israel’s Arab agents fighting terrorism in the PA.” read more