Israel should build on the common interest it has with its neighbors in confronting the Islamicist threat. [But could it?-R.E.] The time to think about and plan for any post-war period is during the war. Unless all the signs are wrong, it would … [Read more...] about Israel’s Potential New Friends?
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Hamas’s Disregard for Gazan Civilians & Pro-Hamas Propaganda*
Left: Khaled Mashaal, chairman of Hamas' political bureau, at a conference of Arab parties where he said that most of the money received by Hamas and most of its efforts were invested in its military buildup (Paltimes.net, November 12, 2009). 1. … [Read more...] about Hamas’s Disregard for Gazan Civilians & Pro-Hamas Propaganda*
Weekly Briefing – July 27 – August 2, 2014
On ACD Time to Hand Out the Goebbels Propaganda Award - Rachel Ehrenfeld - The competition among Western media outlets in spreading pro-Hamas propaganda, thus legitimizing its murderous agenda, should be recognized by giving the most biased … [Read more...] about Weekly Briefing – July 27 – August 2, 2014
The “New” Middle East
As usual, there are more questions than answers about the current Middle East situation. And, for that matter, there is difficulty following the gyrations of Obama Administration policy. But there is growing evidence of a defiant Israel, stoic in … [Read more...] about The “New” Middle East
Call for Global Intifada from Toronto
Leading an anti-Israeli, pro-Palestinian demonstration in Toronto on July 30, 2014, Issam Al Yamani, a Palestinian who is affiliated with the terrorist-designated Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), declared: “As a Palestinian I … [Read more...] about Call for Global Intifada from Toronto
The Ratio Between Terrorist Operatives and Non-Involved Civilians Killed in Error in Gaza*
Left: Dual identity of a dead operative in the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades. Death notice for Mohammed Mounir Ashour posted by the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades (paldf.net, July 11, 2014). Right: Mohammed Mounir Ashour in a Palestinian police … [Read more...] about The Ratio Between Terrorist Operatives and Non-Involved Civilians Killed in Error in Gaza*
U.S. Foreign Policy Fails Again
The US initiative on Gaza has only alienated its friends in the region. Secretary of State John Kerry and President Barack Obama's latest foreign policy initiatives have just crashed and burned, in the most easily predictable fashion. After direct … [Read more...] about U.S. Foreign Policy Fails Again
Operation Protective Edge – Update as of July 27, 2014*
Left: Mapping the tunnels leading into Israel (IDF Spokesman, July 25, 2014) Overview 1. During the past 24 hours (July 26, 2014) there was a 12-hour humanitarian ceasefire initiated by the UN. It was honored by both Israel and Hamas and was … [Read more...] about Operation Protective Edge – Update as of July 27, 2014*
Weekly Briefing – July 20 – 25, 2014
On ACD Whitewashing Hamas - Rachel Ehrenfeld - The siding with Hamas, which uses Gaza’s residents – most of whom support the terrorist group’s agenda – as human shields - is not limited to outsiders. The Israel based organization B’Tselem, which … [Read more...] about Weekly Briefing – July 20 – 25, 2014
Whitewashing Hamas
The siding with Hamas, which uses Gaza's residents - most of whom support the terrorist group's agenda - as human shields - is not limited to outsiders. The Israel based organization B'Tselem, which for years has actively promoted alleged Israeli … [Read more...] about Whitewashing Hamas