Category Archives: Terrorism

Yom Hazikaron 5781 – Israel’s Memorial Day 2021

Posted on 14 April 2021 by anneinpt

Yom Hazikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day for fallen soldiers and victims of terror, began last night at sundown, as Israelis commemorated their fallen with a one minute siren at 8 pm and a ceremony at the Kotel. Israelis paid tribute to … Continue reading →

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The ICC wants to investigate Israel – again

Posted on 21 March 2021 by anneinpt

The International Criminal Court (the ICC) reminds me of a movie monster that, despite being killed, simply won’t stay dead. After repeated efforts to investigate Israel’s purported “war crimes” and “human rights abuses”, ICC Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda declared that she … Continue reading →

Posted in Antisemitism, Incitement, Lawfare and Delegitimization, support Israel, Terrorism | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 18 Comments

The fast of Asara BeTevet

Posted on 25 December 2020 by anneinpt

The fast of the 10th of Tevet, Asara beTevet, falls today. It is a unique fast in that it is the only fast day that is not brought forward or deferred if it falls on a Friday. On Asarah B’Tevet, … Continue reading →

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Some good news for Lag Ba’Omer

Posted on 12 May 2020 by anneinpt

Today is Lag Ba”Omer, the 33rd day of the Omer, a semi-holiday marked by bonfires in the night, music and a popular day for weddings. This year, because of the coronavirus restrictions, bonfires were banned except in a very few … Continue reading →

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The Trump Deal, Palestinian war-crimes, and a UN boycott of Israel

Posted on 15 February 2020 by anneinpt

The background to this post is the “Deal of the Century” peace deal from President Donald Trump, Jared Kushner and several other Administration officials.  Their hearts were in the right place, and the initial reaction of most Israelis was that … Continue reading →

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Good News Friday

Posted on 7 February 2020 by anneinpt

It’s been a while since I’ve written one of my Good News Friday posts, but I think it’s time to attempt a return to normal programming. My first item is about yet another treatment, if not actual cure, for Type … Continue reading →

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