For Zion's Sake Ministries:
"....In recent years, Palestinian leaders, writers and refugees have spoken out in the Palestinian media, blaming the Arab leadership for the creation of the Palestinian refugee problem. According to these accounts, and contrary to the Palestinian myth that hundreds of thousands of Palestinians were deported by Israel in 1948, the vast majority of the Arab exodus from Israel was voluntary, and the result of orders by the Arab leadership...Read more
CAMERA:
Claim About Destroyed Gaza Hospitals Contradicted By Dugard's Own Findings
Joel Rosenberg:
WHAT IS THE FUTURE OF IRAQ?
Lori's links and comments:
US Policy: Jews in Eastern Jerusalem are Unwanted ‘Settlers’ ,
Fatah: No Recognition of Israel – Ever,
Haniyeh: Hamas will not stand in the way of state on '67 borders,
The world has finally spoken, but awaits Israel’s response,
Barkat: We'll resist attempts to divide J'lem,
Israelis Wary of US-Backed Peace Process,
US to transfer $200 million to Palestinians,
Water Crisis in Iraq: The Growing Danger of Desertification,
The Future of Babylon Project,
Russia: Iran reactor to be switched on this year,
Shanghai urges 'two-child policy' ,
Italian ambassador says there can't be EU without,
Cuba says ready to discuss bilateral relations with EU,
All hail the planet ,
Friday sermon in Khartoum ,
File under "More Vodka!"... Russian Navy UFO records say aliens love oceans,
Friday, July 24, 2009
Monday, July 20, 2009
“Peaceful” Stone-Throwers
I was recently asked about an incident that had allegedly occurred in Gaza that put Israel in a bad light. The person who asked the question has been consistently critical of Israel. At that point, I hadn't been aware of the incident, and I still haven't checked the facts. But my immediate response was to ask my friend what he knew exactly. As it emerged, he knew about as much as I did - zilch. He'd heard in the media that Israel had acted in some inappropriate way and someone wasn't happy about it and that was good enough for him. Apprarently some people naturally expect Israel to be the oppressive aggressor.
Here's an article from CAMERA that highlights media "savvy":
Fox News Channel's coverage from the West Bank on a Friday in mid-July left some viewers a little puzzled. First, the station broadcast footage of Palestinians hurling rocks toward Israeli troops. A minute later, a Fox correspondent in Israel, Reena Ninan, told viewers that the demonstrators were actually "peace activists." And after another minute, she relayed the Palestinian claim that Israel used "extreme force" when it fired tear gas because the protesters did not even throw stones — just before the footage of Palestinian stone-throwers again appeared on television screens...Read more
Asia Times Online:
Has it all come to this? The wars and invasions, the death and destruction, the exile and torture, the resistance and collapse? In a world of shrinking energy reserves, is Iraq finally fated to become what it was going to be anyway, even before the chaos and catastrophe set in: a giant gas pump for an energy-starved planet? Will it all end not with a bang, but with a gusher? The latest oil news out of that country offers at least a hint of Iraq's fate...Iraq on track to its true destiny
DAMASCUS - Attacks on six churches in Iraq early this month and the targeting of Christians across the country have served as a microcosm of the difficulties facing Christians in the Middle East today. Migration, whether forced or to pursue a better life and employment opportunities elsewhere, has seen Christian numbers in the Middle East drop dramatically....Middle East Christians hit the road
Lori's links and comments:
Netanyahu: ‘Jews Can Buy in East Jerusalem; Arabs Can Buy in West Jerusalem” ,
Blair hails Israeli/Palestinian Start up,
US May Allow Building in Return for Setting Borders,
Israel to U.S.: Keep Out of Jerusalem,
Jews to Reclaim Land in Jordan? ,
Qatar Sheikh Funds Hamas to Buy Jerusalem Buildings,
Islamist Movement: The Temple Will Never be Rebuilt,
Iraq wants urgent water talks with Turkey, Syria,
Erdogan to make surprise trip to Syria,
Aly Gomaa’s WMDs,scroll down
Understanding Russia,
Russia & China warn US: Israeli attack on Iran means world war,
Russia set to build up its naval facilities in Syria , "Russia has reportedly been involved in talks to establish naval facilities in Yemen, Syria and Libya, among other countries in the Mediterranean."
Here's an article from CAMERA that highlights media "savvy":
Fox News Channel's coverage from the West Bank on a Friday in mid-July left some viewers a little puzzled. First, the station broadcast footage of Palestinians hurling rocks toward Israeli troops. A minute later, a Fox correspondent in Israel, Reena Ninan, told viewers that the demonstrators were actually "peace activists." And after another minute, she relayed the Palestinian claim that Israel used "extreme force" when it fired tear gas because the protesters did not even throw stones — just before the footage of Palestinian stone-throwers again appeared on television screens...Read more
Asia Times Online:
Has it all come to this? The wars and invasions, the death and destruction, the exile and torture, the resistance and collapse? In a world of shrinking energy reserves, is Iraq finally fated to become what it was going to be anyway, even before the chaos and catastrophe set in: a giant gas pump for an energy-starved planet? Will it all end not with a bang, but with a gusher? The latest oil news out of that country offers at least a hint of Iraq's fate...Iraq on track to its true destiny
DAMASCUS - Attacks on six churches in Iraq early this month and the targeting of Christians across the country have served as a microcosm of the difficulties facing Christians in the Middle East today. Migration, whether forced or to pursue a better life and employment opportunities elsewhere, has seen Christian numbers in the Middle East drop dramatically....Middle East Christians hit the road
Lori's links and comments:
Netanyahu: ‘Jews Can Buy in East Jerusalem; Arabs Can Buy in West Jerusalem” ,
Blair hails Israeli/Palestinian Start up,
US May Allow Building in Return for Setting Borders,
Israel to U.S.: Keep Out of Jerusalem,
Jews to Reclaim Land in Jordan? ,
Qatar Sheikh Funds Hamas to Buy Jerusalem Buildings,
Islamist Movement: The Temple Will Never be Rebuilt,
Iraq wants urgent water talks with Turkey, Syria,
Erdogan to make surprise trip to Syria,
Aly Gomaa’s WMDs,scroll down
Understanding Russia,
Russia & China warn US: Israeli attack on Iran means world war,
Russia set to build up its naval facilities in Syria , "Russia has reportedly been involved in talks to establish naval facilities in Yemen, Syria and Libya, among other countries in the Mediterranean."
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Palestinians: Bide Your Time, Israel Will Crack
By: MEMRI FrontPageMagazine.com Tuesday, July 14, 2009
In a June 25, 2009 interview with the Jordanian daily Al-Dustour, Palestinian Authority negotiations department head Saeb Ereqat said that the previous Israeli government, under Ehud Olmert, had offered PA President Mahmoud 'Abbas territory equal in size to 100% of the land occupied in 1967, by means of a land swap. Ereqat explained, however, that the PA would not agree to a land swap before Israel recognized the Palestinians' right to sovereignty over all the territory occupied in 1967. He added that there had been a steady erosion in Israel's position over the years, to the point that it had recently offered the Palestinians 100% of the territory; therefore, the Palestinians had no reason to rush into accepting the Israeli proposals. He stressed that the Right of Return and monetary compensation for the refugees were not mutually exclusive, and that the Palestinians would insist on receiving both.
Addressing the issue of Hamas, he said that nobody was asking it to recognize Israel, but that any government in which Hamas was a partner would have to recognize Israel and the commitments undertaken by the PLO.
Ereqat stated further that the Palestinians were acting in full coordination with Jordan and keeping it informed of all Israeli proposals and of their replies to these proposals. Regarding Iran, he said that it did not pose a threat, as was frequently claimed.
Following are excerpts from the interview:
"Once [the Palestinians] Establish Sovereignty, We Will Start Exchanging Land"...Read more
In an interview with Britain's Sky News over the weekend, US President Barack Obama was asked whether he is planning to accept Syrian President Bashar Assad's invitation to visit Damascus. The very fact that an American presidential visit to the Syrian capital is on the international agenda demonstrates how radically US foreign policy has shifted...Syria's Hour of Triumph
For Zion's Sake Ministries:
Palestinian Authority (PA) senior official and head of its negotiations department, Saeb Erekat, has said in a detailed interview with an Arabic newspaper that no Jews should be permitted to stay in a Palestinian state, that Palestinians have an “absolute right” to the eastern half of Jerusalem and that, as Israel’s negotiating positions have weakened and been concessionary over the years, the Palestinians should agree to nothing now and allow Israel to concede still more...PA's Erekat: No Jews Allowed In Palestinian State
The PA will resume violence and terror against Israel when Fatah is "capable," and "according to what seems right," Fatah Jerusalem Regional Committee member Kifah Radaydeh says in a PA TV interview. She states openly that peace is not a goal for Fatah: "It has been said that we are negotiating for peace, but our goal has never been peace. Peace is a means; the goal is Palestine."...Fatah official: Our goal has never been peace
Of course, BHO feels that Israel must engage in self reflection. Really?
Lori's links and comments:
Int'l project seeks to inscribe Bible in 100 languages,
Sr. PLO: Mahmoud Abbas Helped Kill Arafat,
Israeli warships head from Med. to Red Sea,
Russia: Israelis & Palestinians must settle conflict alone ,
Abbas says he won't meet Netanyahu,
Senior KKK member arrested in Tel Aviv apartment,
Russian leaders snub Boo,
Russia says no Iran sanctions for START deal,
Russia: confirms test-launch of Sineva ballistic missile,
EU should cooperate with Russia for common good,
Solana waits too long for creation of 1st multi-nat'l foreign service,
"If the Lisbon Treaty is ratified towards the end of the year, it will create for Solana’s successor a much greater status than he has enjoyed. "
1. European Commission VP
2. Chairman of Foreign Affairs Minister meetings
3. Head up EU's External Actions Service"This week he promised to “keep his boots on”. What next? Best to discover what still has his antipathy – and then watch out."
3rd Council on World Religions: The Vision of Shared Moral Values,
"The current crisis offers a unique opportunity to realise the dream of a new world order," he pointed out. To pass up such a chance would be inexcusable. "
Gore: Cap & Trade Will Bring Global Gov't ,
US State Department under cyberattack for fourth day,
Ingush Pres. who was badly injured in assassination attempt, recovering,
In a June 25, 2009 interview with the Jordanian daily Al-Dustour, Palestinian Authority negotiations department head Saeb Ereqat said that the previous Israeli government, under Ehud Olmert, had offered PA President Mahmoud 'Abbas territory equal in size to 100% of the land occupied in 1967, by means of a land swap. Ereqat explained, however, that the PA would not agree to a land swap before Israel recognized the Palestinians' right to sovereignty over all the territory occupied in 1967. He added that there had been a steady erosion in Israel's position over the years, to the point that it had recently offered the Palestinians 100% of the territory; therefore, the Palestinians had no reason to rush into accepting the Israeli proposals. He stressed that the Right of Return and monetary compensation for the refugees were not mutually exclusive, and that the Palestinians would insist on receiving both.
Addressing the issue of Hamas, he said that nobody was asking it to recognize Israel, but that any government in which Hamas was a partner would have to recognize Israel and the commitments undertaken by the PLO.
Ereqat stated further that the Palestinians were acting in full coordination with Jordan and keeping it informed of all Israeli proposals and of their replies to these proposals. Regarding Iran, he said that it did not pose a threat, as was frequently claimed.
Following are excerpts from the interview:
"Once [the Palestinians] Establish Sovereignty, We Will Start Exchanging Land"...Read more
In an interview with Britain's Sky News over the weekend, US President Barack Obama was asked whether he is planning to accept Syrian President Bashar Assad's invitation to visit Damascus. The very fact that an American presidential visit to the Syrian capital is on the international agenda demonstrates how radically US foreign policy has shifted...Syria's Hour of Triumph
For Zion's Sake Ministries:
Palestinian Authority (PA) senior official and head of its negotiations department, Saeb Erekat, has said in a detailed interview with an Arabic newspaper that no Jews should be permitted to stay in a Palestinian state, that Palestinians have an “absolute right” to the eastern half of Jerusalem and that, as Israel’s negotiating positions have weakened and been concessionary over the years, the Palestinians should agree to nothing now and allow Israel to concede still more...PA's Erekat: No Jews Allowed In Palestinian State
The PA will resume violence and terror against Israel when Fatah is "capable," and "according to what seems right," Fatah Jerusalem Regional Committee member Kifah Radaydeh says in a PA TV interview. She states openly that peace is not a goal for Fatah: "It has been said that we are negotiating for peace, but our goal has never been peace. Peace is a means; the goal is Palestine."...Fatah official: Our goal has never been peace
Of course, BHO feels that Israel must engage in self reflection. Really?
Lori's links and comments:
Int'l project seeks to inscribe Bible in 100 languages,
Sr. PLO: Mahmoud Abbas Helped Kill Arafat,
Israeli warships head from Med. to Red Sea,
Russia: Israelis & Palestinians must settle conflict alone ,
Abbas says he won't meet Netanyahu,
Senior KKK member arrested in Tel Aviv apartment,
Russian leaders snub Boo,
Russia says no Iran sanctions for START deal,
Russia: confirms test-launch of Sineva ballistic missile,
EU should cooperate with Russia for common good,
Solana waits too long for creation of 1st multi-nat'l foreign service,
"If the Lisbon Treaty is ratified towards the end of the year, it will create for Solana’s successor a much greater status than he has enjoyed. "
1. European Commission VP
2. Chairman of Foreign Affairs Minister meetings
3. Head up EU's External Actions Service"This week he promised to “keep his boots on”. What next? Best to discover what still has his antipathy – and then watch out."
3rd Council on World Religions: The Vision of Shared Moral Values,
"The current crisis offers a unique opportunity to realise the dream of a new world order," he pointed out. To pass up such a chance would be inexcusable. "
Gore: Cap & Trade Will Bring Global Gov't ,
US State Department under cyberattack for fourth day,
Ingush Pres. who was badly injured in assassination attempt, recovering,
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Israel's Tamar gas reserve bigger than expected
For Zion's Sake Ministries:
The natural gas reserve discovered off the shores of Haifa is approximately 25 to 30 percent richer than previously assessed, US oil operator Noble Energy Inc., said after drilling to verify the find. The site, previously assessed to hold more than 142 billion cubic meters (BCM) of natural gas, may in fact hold as much as 180 BCM. The potential revenue from selling gas from the offshore reserve may reach $30-35 billion...Read more
A quarry from the late Second Temple Period that produced stone to build the Temple Mount's supporting walls has been uncovered in central Jerusalem, the Antiquities Authority said this week...Ancient Temple Mount quarry found in Jerusalem
The Pope has called for the world economy to be restructured in line with the principles of "love, truth and charity" in a new encyclical issued today. He urges the reformation of the United Nations and economic institutions to address the global economic crisis, which he links to relativism, globalisation and the abuse of modern technologies...Pope calls for 'God-centered' global economy
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen spoke Tuesday about Iran acquiring a nuclear weapon in rare comments by a US official, acknowledging the possibility that Iran will succeed in acquiring a capability America has long termed unacceptable...Mullen: Iran focused on developing nuclear capability
CAMERA:
In its May/June issue, the Columbia Journalism Review published an article by J.J. Golberg about charges that Israeli soldiers shot unarmed Palestinian women during its operation against Hamas in Gaza. For most of the piece, Goldberg treated the unfounded allegations as if they were true. The fact that they almost certainly were not was buried and minimized — it wasn't until the article's fourth and final page that he admitted, albeit dismissively, that the charges were shown to be mere hearsay...Read more
Lori's Links:
Obama said US had "absolutely not" given Israel green light to attack Iran,
Euro nations divided over single IMF seat,
Israel fumes at EU settlement statement,
TransAtlantic Legislator's Dialog,
One president for 27 nations: Can Tony Blair lead Europe? ,
Abbas: We Left Galilee on Our Own,
Israel agrees delivery of assault rifles to Palestinians,
Arab Incitement Violating Roadmap Obligations,
Did Israel Sign a Deal With Turkey to Import Water? ,
US, Russia sign deal to cut nuclear weapons,
Zambia's defence minister resigns,
Thanks Lori!
PS Is it me or is BHO miffed regarding all that attention MJ is getting?
The natural gas reserve discovered off the shores of Haifa is approximately 25 to 30 percent richer than previously assessed, US oil operator Noble Energy Inc., said after drilling to verify the find. The site, previously assessed to hold more than 142 billion cubic meters (BCM) of natural gas, may in fact hold as much as 180 BCM. The potential revenue from selling gas from the offshore reserve may reach $30-35 billion...Read more
A quarry from the late Second Temple Period that produced stone to build the Temple Mount's supporting walls has been uncovered in central Jerusalem, the Antiquities Authority said this week...Ancient Temple Mount quarry found in Jerusalem
The Pope has called for the world economy to be restructured in line with the principles of "love, truth and charity" in a new encyclical issued today. He urges the reformation of the United Nations and economic institutions to address the global economic crisis, which he links to relativism, globalisation and the abuse of modern technologies...Pope calls for 'God-centered' global economy
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen spoke Tuesday about Iran acquiring a nuclear weapon in rare comments by a US official, acknowledging the possibility that Iran will succeed in acquiring a capability America has long termed unacceptable...Mullen: Iran focused on developing nuclear capability
CAMERA:
In its May/June issue, the Columbia Journalism Review published an article by J.J. Golberg about charges that Israeli soldiers shot unarmed Palestinian women during its operation against Hamas in Gaza. For most of the piece, Goldberg treated the unfounded allegations as if they were true. The fact that they almost certainly were not was buried and minimized — it wasn't until the article's fourth and final page that he admitted, albeit dismissively, that the charges were shown to be mere hearsay...Read more
Lori's Links:
Obama said US had "absolutely not" given Israel green light to attack Iran,
Euro nations divided over single IMF seat,
Israel fumes at EU settlement statement,
TransAtlantic Legislator's Dialog,
One president for 27 nations: Can Tony Blair lead Europe? ,
Abbas: We Left Galilee on Our Own,
Israel agrees delivery of assault rifles to Palestinians,
Arab Incitement Violating Roadmap Obligations,
Did Israel Sign a Deal With Turkey to Import Water? ,
US, Russia sign deal to cut nuclear weapons,
Zambia's defence minister resigns,
Thanks Lori!
PS Is it me or is BHO miffed regarding all that attention MJ is getting?
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