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Elder of Ziyon: PA mourns death of Neturei Karta leader
Elder of Ziyon: PA mourns death of Neturei Karta leader
Elder of Ziyon: What a surprise!
What a surprise!
As you all know, I spend a great deal of time reading the Arabic press. By definition, the press is more moderate and thoughtful than the Arabic message boards or social media. Even so, however, it truly is a different world out there - a different mindset, a different narrative, a different history - than how Westerners think. |
Elder of Ziyon: What a surprise!
Elder of Ziyon: Ha'aretz' top analysts catch up with the Elder
Ha'aretz' top analysts catch up with the Elder
One of the better part of Ha'aretz is called "The MESS Report" where their senior reporters do some real reporting and analysis. |
Elder of Ziyon: Ha'aretz' top analysts catch up with the Elder
Elder of Ziyon: PalArabs say Israeli media all in Israel's pocket
PalArabs say Israeli media all in Israel's pocket
Palestine Today has an article that claims that the Israeli media is all part of the great Zionist conspiracy, reporting what its Israeli masters demand and an integral part of the huge worldwide Zionist Hasbara campaign run by Israel with help from Jews worldwide. The headline is: "Israeli media .. Deceit, cunning, deception, intelligence" |
Elder of Ziyon: PalArabs say Israeli media all in Israel's pocket
Elder of Ziyon: Arab hip-hoppers freak over Israeli keffiyeh
Arab hip-hoppers freak over Israeli keffiyeh
I have mentioned that a couple of companies have made Zionist versions of the keffiyeh, causing much consternation from Arabs worldwide and gathering ridiculous amounts of publicity for what is essentially a Jewish novelty item.
I like the "Greater Syria" lyric. I also like the fact that the song pretty much admits that the keffiyeh is not historically "Palestinian" but Arab.
What a great example of Palestinian Arab nationalism! Very little good to say about their beloved mythical homeland - just calumnies against the Jewish state. The only thing binding Palestinian Arabs is hate. |
Elder of Ziyon: Arab hip-hoppers freak over Israeli keffiyeh
Yaacov Lozowick's Ruminations: The NIF Slogs On
The NIF Slogs On
Someone broke into the Jerusalem offices of the NIF. The CEO of NIF Israel, Rachel Liel, says she and Naomi Hazan are receiving threatening letters.
Assuming the burglary has anything to do with anything, these are disturbing developments, and must be unequivocally condemned, with no "ifs or buts".
Proportions, however, that's another matter. An unknown number of unidentified hoodlums, probably cowardly acting anonymously, remain unidentified and hoodlums until proven otherwise.
Daniel Sokatch, on the other hand, the CEO of NIF, is a public figure with some authority; people respect him, take him seriously, admire him for his commitment to Israel and its causes. (In America. In Israel no-one has ever heard of him). When he sends out a mass e-mail calling on America's Jews - or at least those of them identified by the NIF - to write large checks ASAP, because only the NIF can save Israel's soul, this is partly pure cynicism, and partly a demonizing of Israeli society, and largely breathtakingly arrogant, and above all a distorted falsehood.
Assuming the burglary has anything to do with anything, these are disturbing developments, and must be unequivocally condemned, with no "ifs or buts".
Proportions, however, that's another matter. An unknown number of unidentified hoodlums, probably cowardly acting anonymously, remain unidentified and hoodlums until proven otherwise.
Daniel Sokatch, on the other hand, the CEO of NIF, is a public figure with some authority; people respect him, take him seriously, admire him for his commitment to Israel and its causes. (In America. In Israel no-one has ever heard of him). When he sends out a mass e-mail calling on America's Jews - or at least those of them identified by the NIF - to write large checks ASAP, because only the NIF can save Israel's soul, this is partly pure cynicism, and partly a demonizing of Israeli society, and largely breathtakingly arrogant, and above all a distorted falsehood.
We have our work cut out for us. Ha’aretz reported today that more than half of Jewish Israelis believe that the free speech rights of organizations like the New Israel Fund should be limited. The survey finds that a majority of respondents think there is too much freedom of expression in
This new demonstration of the decreasing commitment to bedrock democratic principles presents one of the most fundamental challenges in the long history of the New Israel Fund. We are committed to reversing this trend and we need your support to make that happen.
As profoundly disturbing as this news is, it should come as no surprise to us, in light of increasing efforts to stifle dissent within
The New Israel Fund is not standing idly by as freedom of speech and conscience are sacrificed to a dangerous political agenda. Our work in
From a human rights march that drew thousands of ordinary Israelis to victories in the High Court ….from strengthening liberal voices in the Orthodox community to empowering Israel’s minorities to fight for their rights ….the work of the New Israel Fund family is the antidote to the creeping erosion of democratic values.
The ferocity of the attacks on NIF and the organizations we support demonstrate the fear and anger that underlie nationalist and religious extremism. Our adversaries know that we will not retreat from our vision of a Jewish and democratic
Thank you for your support, and please make a special contribution to allow us to build new programs to defend democracy in Israel. Together, we’ll build a Jewish and democratic
Then there's this revealing little news item (only in Hebrew, obviously): The NIF's Palestinian program is calling for proposals to build programs that will reduce the level of violence in Palestinian society. Somewhere, deep down in the psyche of the NIF, someone seems to have at least some grasp on reality.
But don't expect Sokatch to be sending out e-mails about this anytime soon.
But don't expect Sokatch to be sending out e-mails about this anytime soon.
Yaacov Lozowick's Ruminations: The NIF Slogs On
Israel Matzav: Overnight music video
Overnight music video
Here's a 'concept video' about the real heroes and weapons of the Jewish people to the music of Avraham Fried singing Al Tira Avdi Yaakov (Do Not Fear, My Servant Yaakov). And there are some surprises at the end.
Let's go to the videotape.
Let's go to the videotape.
Israel Matzav: Overnight music video
Israel Matzav: An Israeli's perspective on Times Square
An Israeli's perspective on Times Square
David Hazony has some advice that ought to make Americans think about how lucky they are that the bomb in Times Square on Sunday did not explode.You can't be lucky forever. While security in the US was tightened in office buildings, sports stadiums and airports since 9/11, there are still far too many targets for ambitious terrorists. While I love the freedom of being able to enter stores and shopping malls unmolested in the US, I fear that's a luxury that Americans may not be able to have much longer. I also fear the terror attack that may - God forbid - kill dozens of people and awaken you to that reality. We've been aware of it for a long time here. Let me give you an idea of the sort of thing I fear in the US.
On December 5, 2005, a 'Palestinian' suicide bomber blew himself up outside the Sharon Mall in Netanya. Five people were killed and 58 were wounded. The only reason the casualty total was not worse - a lot worse - was because people had identified the terrorist as a suicide bomber, and because the guard prevented him from entering the crowded mall where his bomb would have had more impact.
According to witnesses, a female police officer and civilians passing by identified the terrorist as a suicide bomber, and managed to shout out warnings to others. The guard to the shopping center prevented the terrorist from entering the building, but could not prevent him from blowing himself up. He was killed as he prevented the suicide bomber from entering the mall.
Please read the whole thing (especially if you live outside of Israel) and think about how much of your personal freedom you are willing to compromise to have a better chance of saving your life. Personally, I'd rather be inconvenienced but alive.
Israel Matzav: An Israeli's perspective on Times Square
Israel Matzav: Surprise! Hezbullah part of Kuwait spy ring
Surprise! Hezbullah part of Kuwait spy ring
On Sunday, I reported that Kuwait had busted an Iranian spy ring that was searching for Kuwaiti and American targets in Kuwait. To no one's surprise, Lebanon's Naharnet is reporting that two of the members of that spy ring were Hezbullah operatives from Lebanon (Hat Tip: RPS). Two Lebanese residents of Kuwait have reportedly played an important role in a spy cell working for Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards Corps, with one financing it.
Kuwait's al-Qabas daily has said that at least seven members of the alleged cell, some serving in the army and police, had been arrested by the emirate's security forces.
It said they were assigned to monitor Kuwaiti and U.S. military bases and inform the Guards.
The daily said on Sunday that the cell included six Kuwaitis and two bidoon, or stateless Arabs, in the army and that the two Lebanese men played an important role in the network, with one financing it.
The other Lebanese passed information from the cell to a Guards liaison officer who met cell members in the Iranian cities of Mashhad and Isfahan, according to al-Qabas.
The newspaper said that the two Lebanese are still on the run.
Of course, Iran is denying the story.
Israel Matzav: Surprise! Hezbullah part of Kuwait spy ring
Love of the Land: John Mearsheimer’s Latest Disgrace: He Reveals His Deep Anti-Semitism
John Mearsheimer’s Latest Disgrace: He Reveals His Deep Anti-Semitism
Ron Radosh
pajamasmedia.com
02 May '10
John Mearsheimer has stooped to new lows since writing The Israel Lobby with his co-author Stephen Walt. From being known as an eminent political thinker of the “realist” school- once associated with scholars of note like the late Hans Morgenthau-Mearsheimer now associates himself with certified crackpots, the kind of people who do not even try to hide their blatant anti-Semitism.
When their book was published, a debate ensued over whether or not it was proper to call it anti-Semitic, or whether it should simply be attacked as it was by most commentators as an over the top argument about AIPAC’s control of American foreign policy. Virtually all mainstream reviews in the United States panned the book. One of the most devastating critiques was by Walter Russell Mead, who wrote that although he did not think the authors were anti-Semitic, they wrote a book that anti-Semites would love. Mead continued: “The authors do what anti-Semites have always done: they overstate the power of Jews. Although Mearsheimer and Walt make an effort to distinguish their work from anti-Semitic tracts, the picture they paint calls up some of the ugliest stereotypes in anti-Semitic discourse.”
In The Wall Street Journal, Jeff Robins argued that Mearsheimer and Walt might deny they are anti-Semites, but since they “devote themselves to criticizing American Jews for lobbying their public officials in support of the Jewish state, one may legitimately wonder what phrase would apply.” Their disclaimer that they are not anti-Semites, he concluded, “lack a certain credibility.”
The Future of Palestine: Righteous Jews vs. New Afrikaners
by John J. Mearsheimer
Click here for full transcript of speech
Mearsheimer’s recent speech to the Palestine Center in Washington, DC on April 29th, shows that the question of whether or not he can be called anti-Semitic is no longer up for debate.
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Love of the Land: John Mearsheimer’s Latest Disgrace: He Reveals His Deep Anti-Semitism
Love of the Land: Khan Younis man killed by misfired projectile
Khan Younis man killed by misfired projectile
Maan News Agency
03 May '10
(Any guess as to how many times this happens?)
Gaza – Ma'an – Palestinian resistance fighters from an unknown faction (because someone makes a mistake, should we also embarrass them?) misfired a projectile Sunday night, hitting a Khan Younis home and critically injuring one man who later died in hospital, sources in Gaza said.
Eighteen-year-old Ibrahim Sulaiman Malalha was taken to the Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis then transferred to the European Hospital in Gaza City for treatment of injuries described as critical. He was announced dead on Monday morning, medical sources said.
Two others were taken to the Khan Younis hospital for treatment, medics confirmed.
Sources said resistance fighters were training in a field outside the city, when a projectile was misfired.
Love of the Land: Khan Younis man killed by misfired projectile
Love of the Land: What Happens When Iran Gets the Bomb
What Happens When Iran Gets the Bomb
Jennifer Rubin
Contentions/Commentary
03 May '10
John Bolton writes that we can no longer avoid the obvious: “There are only two options: Iran gets nuclear weapons, or someone uses pre-emptive military force to break Iran’s nuclear fuel cycle and paralyze its program, at least temporarily.” The watered-down sanctions under contemplation by the UN or being slow-walked through Congress are too little, too late. And as Bolton notes, it is virtually inconceivable that Obama will employ military force to thwart the mullahs’ nuclear plans. So where does that leave us? Bolton explains:
That leaves Israel, which the administration is implicitly threatening not to resupply with airplanes and weapons lost in attacking Iran—thereby rendering Israel vulnerable to potential retaliation from Hezbollah and Hamas.
It is hard to conclude anything except that the Obama administration is resigned to Iran possessing nuclear weapons. While U.S. policy makers will not welcome that outcome, they certainly hope as a corollary that Iran can be contained and deterred. Since they have ruled out the only immediate alternative, military force, they are doubtless now busy preparing to make lemonade out of this pile of lemons.
The notion that we can contain a nuclear-armed Iran is preposterous — for we are not containing an Iran that lacks a nuclear capability. For those who perceive a nuclear-armed revolutionary Islamic state as literally “unacceptable” — not merely regrettable, as the Obami seem to — Bolton suggests that it is time to begin marshalling support for Israel’s military action:
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Love of the Land: What Happens When Iran Gets the Bomb
DoubleTapper: Israel's Peace Partners
Israel's Peace Partners
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Dalal Mughrabi, the 19-year-old Terrorist woman who led the "Coastal Road massacre" in March 1978 that killed 37 civilians in a bus hijacking that killed more Israelis than any other single terror attack.
Dalal Mughrabi, the 19-year-old Terrorist woman who led the "Coastal Road massacre" in March 1978 that killed 37 civilians in a bus hijacking that killed more Israelis than any other single terror attack.
Her abominable name has been immortalized through the designation of 2 elementary schools, a kindergarten, a computer center, summer camps, sporting tournaments, a community center, a sports team, a public square, a street, an election course, an adult education course, a university club, a dance troupe, a military unit, a dormitory in a youth center, TV series, a TV quiz team and a graduation ceremony.
How do we make peace when
they hate us more then they love their children?
تنسيق-الكليات-لعام سكس نيك كس
DoubleTapper: Israel's Peace Partners
Elder of Ziyon: PalArabs claiming that prison guards tore Koran
PalArabs claiming that prison guards tore Koran
Publicity-seeking Sheikh Tayseer Tamimi of Jerusalem seems to have a quota of how many outraged press conferences he needs to give per week. If nothing outrageous happens, he's duty bound to make it up.
So in 2005, Korans were torn by both Islamic Jihad members and Hamas members in Israeli prisons. |
Elder of Ziyon: PalArabs claiming that prison guards tore Koran
Elder of Ziyon: PalToday illustrates "European Jews" again today
PalToday illustrates "European Jews" again today
Here is how Palestine Today illustrates today's news about Europe's version of J-Street: |
Elder of Ziyon: PalToday illustrates "European Jews" again today
Elder of Ziyon: Al Quds University offers a course in blogging
Al Quds University offers a course in blogging
Ma'an Arabic mentions that Al Quds Open University in Nablus offers a course on blogging. |
If they'd pay my airfare, I'd offer to be a guest lecturer.
Elder of Ziyon: Al Quds University offers a course in blogging
Elder of Ziyon: Evil Jewish plot to indoctrinate Egyptian children
Evil Jewish plot to indoctrinate Egyptian children
The Egyptian government and UNESCO has been working on a project for the past few years to reform and improve Egyptian education, called the "National Strategic Plan for Pre-University Education." |
Elder of Ziyon: Evil Jewish plot to indoctrinate Egyptian children
Elder of Ziyon: Egyptian musician union bans "gay" Elton John
Egyptian musician union bans "gay" Elton John
From the Hindustan Times:
Al Arabiya quotes al-Wasimi further, as saying "a concert in Cairo from Elton John sets a dangerous precedent..because he is a symbol for homosexuals in the world and his presence will open the doors to the rest of the homosexual artists to perform in Egypt." Elton John is scheduled to perform in Israel on June 17. |
Elder of Ziyon: Egyptian musician union bans "gay" Elton John
Elder of Ziyon: Arabs upset at "Jew" Murdoch buying stake in Arab media powerhouse
Arabs upset at "Jew" Murdoch buying stake in Arab media powerhouse
Palestine Today has an article about how "Jew" Rupert Murdoch is buying a 9.1% stake of Arab media powerhouse Rotana Holdings, something I reported in late March. |
Elder of Ziyon: Arabs upset at "Jew" Murdoch buying stake in Arab media powerhouse
Yaacov Lozowick's Ruminations: Towers on a Hill
Towers on a Hill
We've got a major corruption story on our hands these past few weeks. If you believe the spin, a former prime minster, two former mayors of Jerusalem, lots of important civil servants and a gaggle of lawyers and investors will all eventually go to jail.
Earlier this afternoon I had a chat with one of our very top journalists. I won't name him, but he would be at or near the top of the list of any informed Israeli asked to name our important journalists (so: it's not Gideon Levy). I was asking him about the story, which has been rumbling along for a month or so, and he commented - correctly, but a bit surprisingly - that 100% of what we're getting these days is slanted information crafted by folks who may or may not know what they're talking about, but are primarily committed to getting their version out to the public, irrespective of its accuracy.
So that's comforting to know. Sounds like most of the news-cycle the world over.
The other day The Economist reported on the story. I read the Guardian to follow the themes of current antisemitism. The Economist, however, I read - a bit warily - in the hope of hearing what goes on in the world. So what, I ask myself, am I to make of this?
Earlier this afternoon I had a chat with one of our very top journalists. I won't name him, but he would be at or near the top of the list of any informed Israeli asked to name our important journalists (so: it's not Gideon Levy). I was asking him about the story, which has been rumbling along for a month or so, and he commented - correctly, but a bit surprisingly - that 100% of what we're getting these days is slanted information crafted by folks who may or may not know what they're talking about, but are primarily committed to getting their version out to the public, irrespective of its accuracy.
So that's comforting to know. Sounds like most of the news-cycle the world over.
The other day The Economist reported on the story. I read the Guardian to follow the themes of current antisemitism. The Economist, however, I read - a bit warily - in the hope of hearing what goes on in the world. So what, I ask myself, am I to make of this?
THE distinctiveness of Israel’s latest corruption scandal is that it almost literally hits you in the eye. Many Jerusalemites feel affronted each time they look up at the Holyland Project, a string of four high-rise buildings tearing through the skyline on the western hilltops edging the city. Five more towers are to rise up under plans inexplicably approved by the municipal and district authorities.
Here, have a look (source):
Does that look like four towers? I think it looks like eight, but maybe that's just me. For the life of me I can't see how it can be construed as four. Another four are planned, making a total of twelve (12).How to explain the report of the Economist? I admit, it's not that crucial - but nor is it hard to get the true number. There are complex stories in the world, one or two even here in Jerusalem. But this is not one of them.
Yaacov Lozowick's Ruminations: Towers on a Hill
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