Tag Archives: flotilla

Good News Friday

Posted on 19 October 2018 by

It seems weird writing a Good News Friday post immediately after writing about the missile attacks on Beer Sheva. But for the moment things are quiet (not necessarily a good thing if it means the government is not taking any … Continue reading →

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Good News Friday

Posted on 17 August 2018 by

Time for a very quick Good News Friday this week. With all the bad news about antisemitism in the Labour Party in England, and assorted flotillas trying to break the blockade on hamas-run Gan, it is so heartwarming to hear … Continue reading →

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A long hot summer on Israel’s borders

Posted on 30 July 2018 by

The situation on Israel’s major borders is so volatile that it looks like we’re in for a long hot summer in more ways than one. The South Let’s have a quick look at the smouldering southern border with Gaza, via … Continue reading →

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The Woes of the Women’s Flotillette to Gaza

Posted on 19 September 2016 by

We thought that the ridiculous flotillas to Gaza had come to an end after Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza was declared legal by the UN itself. But we were wrong. The latest stunt is a women’s flotilla, henceforth named by … Continue reading →

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Israel and Turkey restore relations – peace in our time?

Posted on 27 June 2016 by

On reading the terms under which Israel and Turkey are to restore diplomatic relations today I felt I ought to title this piece by paraphrasing Neville Chamberlain: “I have here a piece of paper…”. Let’s start with the terms of … Continue reading →

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Flotilla fools’ follies fizzle and flop

Posted on 29 June 2015 by

Summer time, and the sailing is easy (to paraphrase the song). As was pointed out on Twitter: Another #foolishFlotilla has come to an end. Why do they always happen during the best cruising weather? — Margie in Tel Aviv (@MargieInTelAviv) … Continue reading →

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