Articles from January 2008
Posted by Eric on January 31, 2008
From the JTA: Ahmadinejad: Israel’s ‘days are numbered’ function fbs_click() {u=location.href;t=document.title;window.open(‘http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=’+encodeURIComponent(u)+’&t=’+encodeURIComponent(t),’sharer’,'toolbar=0,status=0,width=626,height=436′);return false;} Published: 01/31/2008 Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad predicted the imminent collapse of Israel. In a televised speech Wednesday from the port city of Bushehr, where Russiadelivered the last of the uranium needed to start up Iran’s first nuclear power plant, Ahmadinejad told Israel’s friends [...]
Categories: Iran
Posted by Eric on January 31, 2008
Nasrallah, leader of Hezbollah, made a statement to the Arab world regarding the Winograd report. He claims that it is proof that the Arab world does not need to pay heed to Israel, rather they can stand up together. From YNet.
Categories: Hezbollah, Lebanon
Posted by Eric on January 30, 2008
In 1965, Israel refused to allow the Beatles into the country for a scheduled concert. Now, on the 60th anniversary of Israel, Israeli diplomats have invited the remaining Beatles, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, to come to Israel. They are invited to play at the 60th anniversary celebration No word yet on whether the Beatles [...]
Categories: Culture, Israel at 60
Posted by Eric on January 30, 2008
The Supreme Court of Israel is upholding Israel’s lockdown of Gaza-Israel boarders, quoting that Israel has no legal requirement to provide for the Palestinians residing there. More here at the NY Times.
Categories: Gaza Strip, Palestinians, Politics
Posted by Eric on January 30, 2008
The Winograd Report, which discussed Israel’s involvement in the Second Lebanon War, was hash and direct. It stated that Israel was unorganized and unprepared. It made one friendly note, stating that Olmert did what he thought was the best thing to do. However, it said that his thoughts on the best thing to do were [...]
Categories: Uncategorized
Posted by Eric on January 30, 2008
Israeli military and political officials are preparing for the impact and results of the Winograd report. The report, commissioned by the Israeli government, will discuss the recent Israel-Lebanon war. The war, which caused the death of 119 soldiers and 44 citizens, was highly criticized. Many Israeli military and political leaders were blamed for disorganization. The [...]
Categories: Uncategorized
Posted by Eric on January 29, 2008
Libya, a sponsor of the UN resolution condemning Israel’s military action in Gaza, has formally withdrawn support for the resolution. The move came after pressure from Security Council members. More at Haaretz.
Categories: Africa, Gaza Strip, United Nations
Posted by Eric on January 29, 2008
Xinhau reports that Israeli Prime Minister Olmert calls the conflict in Gaza a full on war. More at http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-01/30/content_7522547.htm
Categories: Gaza Strip, Hamas, Palestinian Authority, Palestinians
Posted by Eric on January 29, 2008
This article, an opinion piece from YNet, discusses an important issue for Jewish voters in the United States. Israel, whether we have been or not, is our homeland and a place we can always go. Should that be an important factor in our presidential vote. I think yes. It is not the only factor, possibly [...]
Categories: Politics, United States of America
Posted by Eric on January 28, 2008
Ha’artez has put together an interesting system to rank each United States presidential candidate on their Israel support. The first place winner is Rudy Guliani (most pro-Israel), while Barak Obama falls in last place (least pro-Israel). Check out more at Ha’aretz.
Categories: Media, Politics, United States of America
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