What makes us different from the Palestinians? Many things. Our leaders don’t steal all of our money for terrorism and their own bank accounts. (Arafat died with billions of dollar. Olmert only took bribes.) We work to build up industry, agriculture, and infrastructure. (The Palestinians destroyed the greenhouses in Gush Katif when we left.) And, [...]
Categories: Gaza Strip, Palestinians
Regular commentor Ariyeh Amihay has a blog, Mostly on Israel, that gives a great insite into the situation between the Israelis and Palestinians, amongst other things. While the posting frequency is not regular, the quality is. Check it out.
Categories: Internet
After a controversial set of posts in Google Maps labeling the state “Al Nakbah”, Google has set in filters to keep out anti-Israel posts. The posts were made by a resident of Jenin, and Israeli city Kiryat Yam sued Google over a similar post stating that the city was built on the ruins of a [...]
Categories: Internet, Palestinians, Zionism
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This is the big 500. In the last 100 posts, the Israel Situation has grown in subscribers to a record number, and record daily visitors keep coming in. Tell your friends to subscribe. It is free and easy. The biggest blogging milestone over the last 100 posts was the conclusion of the City Focus Israel [...]
Categories: Internet, The Israel Situation
The two protester vessels that sailed from Greece to Gaza were allowed to sail next to Cyprus unhindered. The Israeli government did not intervene as they did not want to let the “Free Gaza” group win a propaganda victory over Israel. There had been discussion of blocking the boats from leaving as they were smuggling [...]
Categories: Gaza Strip, Media, Protestors
I just saw Barak Obama make his acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention, and it was an amazing experience. Even many Republicans I know openly support Obama. The current government just is not working for the people. In his speech, he even said that he will always support our friend Israel! It was an [...]
Categories: United States of America
I mentioned in a previous post that the Democratic National Convention is in town. I will be off this afternoon to see Barak Obama’s acceptance speech. (Watch for me on TV. I will be in the nose bleed section). So far I have seen the convention hall and discussed the Jewish involvement in a new [...]
Categories: United States of America
Thanks to all who have read my City Focus Israel series. I hope the posts were fun and informative. Over the course of about 4 months, I covered 24 Israeli cities. In case you missed any, here is a recap of all of the posts in the City Focus Israel series. -Hod HaSharon -Dimona -Modi’in [...]
Categories: City Focus Israel
Ehud Barak has become synonymous with Avodah. The Labor party chair has enjoyed a non-challenged reign for quite a long time. However, his time without an opponent may be comming to an end. While a battle for the leadership of Kadima rages on, MK Ami Ayalon suggested that he may arise as a competetor for [...]
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