Tonight, we celebrate an end and a beginning. The end of the year allows us to put our mistakes behind us and the lessons we learned in front of us. We are reminded that we constantly have an opportunity to do better, and we make resolutions in the hope that our lives and our characters [...]
Categories: Non-Profits and NGOs, Propaganda |
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Numbers from Yediot Aharonot via Backspin Blog:
0: Suicide attacks carried out against Israel.
15: Israelis killed in terror attacks.
566: Rockets launched from Gaza, mostly in January.
22: West Bank shooting attacks.
13: West Bank attacks using explosive devices.
578: West Bank attacks involving Molotov cocktails.
633: Overall number of West Bank terror incidents.
Dozens: People identifying with global jihad attempting to enter [...]
Categories: Gaza Strip, Hamas, Judea and Samaria, Palestinians, Terrorism |
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With Benjamin Netanyahu recently in Egypt discussing ways to re-engage the Palestinians for peace discussions, it seems appropriate to revisit the idea of defensible borders for a Jewish state. Rick Richman at Commentary Magazine had this to say.
Categories: Judea and Samaria, Palestinians, Security |
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This is a guest post by Mark L. Levinson. If you are interested in guest posting at The Israel Situation, please take a look at our guest posting guidelines. This is the first part in a series of posts about the Ariel Conference, focusing on Israel, legal issues, and the media.
Categories: Law/Legal Issues, Media |
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Just a short while after announcing a settlement freeze in Judea and Samaria, Israel has approved new housing construction in three major Jewish neighborhoods in Jerusalem. Of course, the world is freaking out.
Categories: Arab Israelis, Jerusalem, United States of America |
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It seems that there is quite a bit of news coming out of Israel today. The New York Times has an article about more homes being built in East Jerusalem. As we know, the question of residents in unified Jerusalem is a major trigger issue surrounding another possible round of peace talks. Are these new [...]
Categories: Benjamin "Bibi" Netanyahu, Diplomacy, Iran, Jerusalem, Kadima, Knesset, Settlements, Tzipi Livni |
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With the details of the proposed Gilad Shalit deal occupying the front pages of every Israeli newspaper during the course of this past week, I am finding it difficult to avoid writing about it again. A survey published in a national newspaper revealed that more than 90% of Israelis would support the government doing a [...]
Categories: Hamas, Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Kidnapped Soldiers |
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Since 2009 has nearly come and gone, it seemed appropriate to share with you the top viewed posts of the year.
Categories: The Israel Situation |
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To those readers who are celebrating today, have a wonderful and meaningful holiday. We appreciate your support!
Categories: Christianity |
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There’s some trouble brewing in our home and native land (or someone’s, anyway). Their right-wing party has been taking unprecedented steps to quell opposition to Israel. Many Canadians fear these policies, arguing that they punish people and aid groups trying to do the “right thing,” even if that means condemning Israeli policies. Groups like KAIROS, [...]
Categories: Anti-Semitism, Canada |
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