Tag Archives: Gaza

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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Another look at the Israel-Turkey reconciliation deal

Posted on 29 June 2016 by

Despite my deep misgivings, not to mention moral objections, to the reconciliation agreement between Israel and Turkey, it is important to take note of other views, particularly those which don’t see the deal as a disaster but rather as an … 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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There’s trouble brewing down south on Gaza’s border

Posted on 8 May 2016 by

The knifing intifada appears to be waning – for the moment at least, a testament to the IDF and the police’s counter-terror and intelligence activities. But down south on the border with Gaza, there is trouble brewing once more. Last … Continue reading →

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Some hypocrisy for the weekend

Posted on 11 February 2016 by

A couple of interesting items caught my eye in the last few days, and their juxtaposition highlights in the clearest of ways the utter un-self-awareness of the West in their behaviour towards Israel; their total obliviousness to their screaming hypocrisy: … Continue reading →

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Good News Friday

Posted on 5 February 2016 by

Another week of ups and downs has gone past, and thank goodness it’s Friday, time to relax with a Good News Friday post before Shabbat comes in. Firstly some good news on the often cool British front. Here is the … Continue reading →

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