The two activist ships into Gaza were allowed through with no intervention, but the way out may not be so easy. The boaters have publicized that they are bringing Palestinians students out of Gaza to Cyprus. The only thing, that may not be legal. Israel’s Navy may detain the boaters on the way out for [...]
Categories: Gaza Strip
Likud party chair Benjamin Netanyahu assumes that there will be an election, and he is starting his campaign. One major promise made by the former Prime Minister is a renewed focus on education. Bibi wants teachers salaries increased, a focus on early Israeli leaders in the classroom, and a focus on teachers rather than administrators. [...]
Categories: Education
Barak Obama and Kosher slaughtering operation Agriprocessors have gone head to head in an ongoing public battle by the largest Kosher slaughtering house in the United States. After longstanding allegations of worker abuse, Obama suggested that the meat packing plant be charged for hiring minors. Lawyers for the Iowa based plant fired back and said [...]
Categories: Uncategorized
Israel blogger “What War Zone” put togther a great wrap up to the Olympics featuring Israel and the Middle East. Highlights include: 50 meter pistolIsraeli sharpshooter Moran Guf-Tov was heavily favored to bring home thegold but was forced to forfeit when she showed up 45 minutes late. When asked bythe media to explain her unfortunate [...]
Categories: Uncategorized
Well known venture capitalist Scott Tobin made the jump to Israel, and plans to bring investments with him. He plans to invest some of the $3 billion that his firm, Battery Investments, holds in their investment funds portfolio. Tobin said that he thinks the next big inventions will come from Israel, and that there are [...]
Categories: Economy, Science and Technology
Haveil Havalim #179, your favorite Jewish/Israel themed blog carnival, is up an running. Yehuda put together a great carnival. This week’s Haveil Havalim features The Israel Situation’s final post in the City Focus Israel series, focusing on Jerusalem. Give it a visit. But make sure to come back here after. (Wink wink)
Categories: The Israel Situation
From Ynet: “Some people need to go home, so one boat is going to return,” Halper said. “Others are going to stay here for a month, but overall, we’re trying to create an ongoing ferry service that brings in people and supplies from Cyprus to Gaza This is not a one-time attempt.” Halper also said [...]
Categories: Europe/European Union, Gaza Strip, Palestinians
OneJerusalem is a blog about keeping Jerusalem as a united Jewish city. This week, One Jerusalem pointed out that Hamas is not isolated in Gaza, but operates in the West Bank and even Jerusalem. Check it out at OneJerusalem.
Categories: Internet
Israel allowed the controversial boats carrying activists from the Free Gaza activist group. The two boats carried 46 people from 17 countries. The symbolic mission from Greece was the first ship to travel into Gaza since Israelis left the area in 2005. I think they hoped they would be stopped so they could join Amnesty [...]
Categories: Gaza Strip
Barak Obama announced his Vice Presidential candidate overnight. Senator Joe Biden has been in the senate for 35 years and is a big supporter of Israel. Some have reservations about how he would act toward Israel, however. This commentary came from Ha’aretz: Biden is a firm supporter of Israel, but the way he sees the [...]
Categories: Iran, United States of America
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