Tag Archives: Paris

Gestures of support for Israel after the terror attack, but no change in EU policy

Posted on 12 January 2017 by anneinpt

After this week’s terror attack Israelis were pleasantly surprised (if that’s the right term) and even gratified to see symbolic expressions of support extended to us from around the world. This is in stark contrast to previous attacks where, besides … Continue reading →

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Empty gestures make the most noise

Posted on 9 June 2016 by anneinpt

My headline above is no mistake, it’s just my own take on the classic saying “empty vessels make the most noise”.  What empty gestures am I talking about? First, we have the Palestinian Museum of Art, History and Culture, which … Continue reading →

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3 Israelis killed in terror attack in Turkey, several injured, amid rising antisemitism in Turkey

Posted on 21 March 2016 by anneinpt

On Shabbat a suicide bombing, committed probably by an ISIS terrorist, killed 3 Israelis as well as an Iranian national, and severely injured several others. IDF, ZAKA, Magen David Adom personnel flew out immediately to identify the dead,  treat the … Continue reading →

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How not to fight terrorism – and how it can be fought

Posted on 17 November 2015 by anneinpt

In the wake of the Paris terror attacks, politicians, the media – old and news – and the chatterati are alive questions on How Did This Happen and What Can Be Done? Here is a short guide: How not to … Continue reading →

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Intelligence failures and political correctness enabled the Paris attacks

Posted on 15 November 2015 by anneinpt

In the wake of the deadly terror rampage in Paris on Friday night, journalists and political commentators have been speaking up about the French and European intelligence failures and the political correctness that imbues government opinions which together enabled such … Continue reading →

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France under attack

Posted on 15 November 2015 by anneinpt

By now you will all have heard about the multiple terror attacks carried out in Paris on Friday night. The numbers involved are almost too shocking to contemplate, with 129 dead and hundreds injured, resembling more the figures that we … Continue reading →

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