Tag Archives: PLO

French court sees the truth where others can’t: Israel is not illegally occupying land

Posted on 28 April 2013 by

In a fantastic win for Israel and her supporters, and a devastating reversal for the BDS lunatics, who have used intense efforts to get Veolia to withdraw from building the light rail line in Jerusalem, a French appeals court has … Continue reading →

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Hamas and PA make peace, push peace further away

Posted on 8 February 2012 by

Palestinian enemies rivals Mahmoud Abbas of the PA (aka Fatah aka the PLO) and Khaled Mashaal of Hamas have signed yet another unity pact in an effort to lead the Palestinians to elections. The announcement was made jointly on Monday … Continue reading →

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The children of the Oslo Accords

Posted on 4 November 2011 by

It is the 16th anniversary of the assassination of Yitzchak Rabin, an event that shocked the nation and shook it to its core.  It caused a huge rift between left and right which, although never close to begin with, still … Continue reading →

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The truth about the peace process

Posted on 14 September 2011 by

Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon produces yet another excellent video, explaining in short sharp soundbites the real reason why there is still no peace in Israel. My only caveat: he should not sound so proud about Israel constantly saying “yes” … Continue reading →

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Britain wobbles on supporting a Palestinian UN bid for statehood

Posted on 14 September 2011 by

Melanie Phillips wonders aloud (in print) whether Britain is going to vote for a Palestinian state at the UN when it comes up for a vote some time in the next week or two.  Ms. Phillips cogently sets out the … Continue reading →

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To ransom or not to ransom?

Posted on 11 June 2011 by

A very incisive and thought-provoking essay is published in Jewish Ideas Daily.  It details the history of kidnappings by the PLO – starting in the mid-1960s and continuing until today with the abduction of Gilad Shalit.  The essay discusses the … Continue reading →

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