Monthly Archives: March 2011

How’s that Egyptian spring going?

Posted on 28 March 2011 by anneinpt

When the Egyptian uprising first unfolded many good souls were full of the joys of (Arab) spring and forecasting democracy, equal rights for all, and puppies and rainbows and all sorts of good things. People who warned against getting carried … Continue reading →

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Britain’s politicians’ unsavoury relationships with Mideastern dictatorships

Posted on 27 March 2011 by anneinpt

This article was cross-posted on CiFWatch For a change, the Guardian has published a story which, although it is about the Middle East, does not have an Israel angle to it at all. And yet it shows up British politics … Continue reading →

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More rocket fire on south, Hamas uses blackmail

Posted on 26 March 2011 by anneinpt

More rockets have been fired at Israel’s southern communities, with one house taking a direct hit. Thank G-d there were no injuries this time. Hamas has made Israel the mafia-like offer to withhold fire as long as Israel does the … Continue reading →

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More missiles and rockets on the south

Posted on 24 March 2011 by anneinpt

Perhaps I should title this terrorism update update, but I fear the updates on the updates will end up being longer than the title space. Hamas are upping the ante and are firing ever more powerful Grads (katyushas to the … Continue reading →

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Terrorism update: Bombing in Jerusalem

Posted on 23 March 2011 by anneinpt

There has been a bombing in Jerusalem, right near the Central Bus Station and “the Binyanei Ha’umah (National Convention Center).  There was some confusion at first, with reports of a suicide bomber on a bus. Eventually the reality emerged that … Continue reading →

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Today’s terrorist activity

Posted on 23 March 2011 by anneinpt

Just a quick update on assorted terrorist activity against Israel today, especially as it will probably merit hardly any mention at all outside of Israel. 2 Grads and several mortars exploded in Beer Sheva, causing one moderate injury and several … Continue reading →

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