It was only about thirty five years ago that Turkey invaded Cyprus. The seemingly pointless war led to a proxy government controlling roughly one third of the island. This tension and remote occupation still lasts to this day. In the last few years, a growing Islamist fundamental population tried to take control of the government. [...]
Categories: Europe/European Union, Hamas, Turkey
Hamas’ story about the bombing of a United Nations school is starting to unravel. Eye witnesses and people in the school at the time have come out with the truth, and the truth is not what the news reported. According to a report, “evidence and interviews with several eyewitnesses, including a teacher who was in [...]
Categories: Hamas, Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Operation Cast Lead
Israel has responded to one of the many nations that have taken diplomatic steps against Israel since Operation Cast Lead started a month ago. Venezuela forced all Israeli diplomatic personnel out of the country. The Latin American country cut all diplomatic ties with Israel. Israel has now responded in kind. Venezuela’s diplomat has been asked [...]
Categories: Diplomacy, South/Central America
When you hear the word Taliban, what comes to mind? The words that I think of are tyranny, extreme, deadly, forced Islam, danger… I could go on. Many stories of Taliban torture and murder have been told. I recently read the book “The Kite Runner”, and was able to read an account of the Taliban [...]
Categories: Fatah/Palestinian Liberation Oragnization (PLO), Gaza Strip, Hamas, Islam
After a week in office, President Barack Obama has taken time to talk to Israeli and Palestinian leaders, appoint a diplomat dedicated to the Israel-Palestinian conflict, and think about what to do. He has pushed for an advancement in the peace process, but has made no crazy demands of Israel. I think Obama has realized [...]
Categories: Palestinians, Peace Process, United States of America
After the roadside bombing killed an Israel soldier yesterday, Israel responded with immediate force and, earlier today, with bombings on smuggling tunnels around Gaza. Israeli officials do not believe that Hamas planned the bombing, but believe that Hamas is responsible. Under “international law”, a country is responsible for an attack on another country by its [...]
Categories: Gaza Strip, Hamas, Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Terrorism
Fellow Israel/Judaism blogger Yaakov at Esser Agaroth let me re-post his analysis on the political parties in the upcoming election. I do not agree with everything he wrote, but I do agree with the gist of it. As you all know, I am a big fan of both Likud and Ichud Leumi. I also hate [...]
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An IDF soldier was killed in a roadside bomb near the Kissufim crossing between Israel and Gaza. The bomb was placed on the fence line and detonated as an IDF vehicle was passing. Another soldier was seriously injured. Israel responded with tank fire and helicopter strikes, reportedly killing one Palestinian. This is the first major [...]
Categories: Gaza Strip, Hamas, Israel Defense Forces (IDF)
A reader asked for a breakdown on the Israeli election process. As promised, here it is: The Israeli election process begins many months before the election starts. Like in most democratic governments, the process starts with a primary. In the primary, each party chooses a list of candidates. Some parties have an election while some [...]
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Hasbara Fellowships has put together a great 2009 election website. Check it out at israelvotes2009.com.
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