Tag Archives: Gush Katif

Post-Operation Pillar of Cloud final roundup and analyses

Posted on 25 November 2012 by

When considering Operation Pillar of Cloud, and the Israel-Gaza crisis in general, it is helpful to consider “how did we get from there to here?”. To me it seems obvious that the “original sin” was the withdrawal (aka “Disengagement” or … Continue reading →

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Ulpana neigbourhood eviction under way

Posted on 26 June 2012 by

The eviction/evacuation of the residents of Bet El’s Ulpana neighbourhood is under way at this moment, and it appears that it is proceeding peacefully. (via ToI): The evacuation of five homes from the Givat Ulpana illegal outpost began as planned … Continue reading →

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Tisha B’Av

Posted on 8 August 2011 by

Tonight begins the 25 hour fast of Tisha B’Av (lit: the 9th day of the month of Av), the saddest day in the Jewish calendar. The fast commemorates the destruction of both the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem as … Continue reading →

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