Tag Archives: Arabs

Arabs attack Israeli Jews – international yawn

Now that the memorials and celebrations of last week are over, it’s back to regular programming. Here are two small items which almost flew under the radar of the Israeli press, and certainly received no mention in any international media. … Continue reading

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Yom Hazikaron 2012 – Israel’s Memorial Day

Yom Hazikaron has begun just a short while ago, and with it the usual mix of sadness leading to joy a day later on Yom Haatzmaut (Independence Day). Here are a few links to bring the atmosphere over to you. … Continue reading

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The Global March to Jerusalem – another attempt to breach Israel’s borders

Hundreds of thousands of Muslims, anti-Israel activists and assorted ill-wishers are planning to take part in a “Global March to Jerusalem” tomorrow, March 30th, also known to Palestinians as Land Day. [UPDATE: I will update any important events related to … Continue reading

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China and Russia veto UNSC call on Assad to resign; US disgusted

In fact it could safely be said that the entire civilized world is disgusted at China’s and Russia’s veto of the call for Syria’s President Assad’s resignation at the UN Security Council, but it was the US Ambassador who so … Continue reading

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A Guide to the Perplexed on Middle East Reporting

After all the serious news that’s been dominating these pages for a long while, here’s a little levity (though it’s not as funny as we’d like to think) to lighten those long winter evenings, and to educate you at the … Continue reading

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Goldstone decries the “Apartheid Israel” charge

Judge Richard Goldstone appears to be continuing on the road to Teshuva (repentance) after earlier this year disclaiming a large part of his damning “Goldstone Report” on Israel’s alleged (and disproven) “war crimes” during the Gaza War of 2006.  In … Continue reading

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