Yet Another Ignorant Israeli Prisoner Release
August 19, 2008 By
Israel Approves Release of 200 Palestinian Prisoners
By Robert BergerIsrael’s Cabinet has approved the release of about 200 Palestinian prisoners in a goodwill gesture to Western-backed Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. In a change of policy, Israel will include two prisoners involved in deadly attacks on Israelis.
Article Continues… (VOA)
Is it just me, or does this seem horribly stupid? A bunch of terrorists are being released for no other reason than to teach Hamas that peaceful negotiations work better than violence. So, the lesson as I see it: negotiate now, get your people out of Israeli prisons so you have a stronger army, then attack. Is this what Israel wants? It’s probably what they’ll get.
Son of Hamas Leader Converts to Christianity
August 3, 2008 By
Prodigal son
By Avi IssacharoffIt takes a few seconds to digest this sight: The son of a Hamas MP who is also the most popular figure in that extremist Islamic organization in the West Bank, a young man who assisted his father for years in his political activities, has become a rank-and-file Christian.
Article Continues… (Haaretz)
I have to say I’m impressed. As if walking away from a terrorist organization doesn’t already have him marked, converting to a different religion takes additional guts. Not to trivialize the situation, but I’m really curious to see how this plays out.
Also, in addition to the obvious, this article offers a look at Hamas from a former insider. Seems pretty clear there can be no peace.
Still Think It's Not About Islam?
August 2, 2008 By
American people responsible for ‘blood of Muslims’
By WorldNetDaily Staff WriterA top commander for al-Qaida says American people are as responsible for the U.S. military’s ability to “wage war and spill the blood of Muslims” as is the American government.
“Islam does not distinguish between the American people and the American government, since both are in a state of war with Islam,” Mustafa Abu Al-Yazid said in a recent interview.
Article Continues… (WND)
Not all Muslims are terrorists. Heck, I’d be willing to concede that the majority of Muslims in the world are looking to live a peaceful existence and mind their own business. However, there seems to be a group of people out there that don’t want religion to be considered when talking about terrorism, which is a mistake.
Not all Muslims are terrorists, but the ones that are seem to do what they do out of religious zealotry. Until we accept that and try to understand that mindset, we will lose the war on terror.
Caliphate-Supporting Group Makes Its Presence Known
August 2, 2008 By
Islam world group marches in Gaza for first time
By The Associated PressHizb ut-Tahrir supporters calling for a worldwide Islamic state have marched through Gaza for the first time.
Article Continues… (International Herald Tribune)
Of all the radical Islamist groups in the World today, I truly think these are the guys to be most fearful of.
Celebrating a Hero (if by "hero" they mean terrorist)
July 23, 2008 By
MEMRI TV has a couple of clips on recently-released terrorist, child-killer and flat-out evil dude Samir Kuntar that are worth checking out:
Al-Jazeera TV Throws a Birthday Party for Released Lebanese Terrorist Samir Al-Quntar
The Truth About Samir Kuntar
July 17, 2008 By
In exchange for a pair of dead soldiers, Israel’s enemies got this guy back:
Israel on High Alert
July 14, 2008 By
Israel on high alert for Hizballah attacks
By Israel Today StaffIsraeli military officials are concerned that Lebanon’s Hizballah terrorist militia will renew hostilities against the Jewish state following a prisoner swap scheduled for Wednesday.
Article Continues… (Israel Today)
If fear of an attack from Hizballah puts Israel on high alert, shouldn’t they always be on high alert?
The Legend of Ron Arad May Be Over
July 12, 2008 By
Hezbollah to Israel: Missing airman believed dead
By Laurie CopansLebanon’s Hezbollah has told Israel it does not know what happened to an airman missing for more than two decades but it believes he is dead, Israeli officials said Saturday. The report could clear the way for a prisoner swap between the two foes.
Article Continues… (AP via Google)
There have been a few stories about the whereabouts of Ron Arad that have surfaced over the years, obviously the ones that say he’s still alive are the most popular (the most interesting one I found had him as a prisoner in Iran who couldn’t walk; he underwent forced surgery to disable his legs following escape attempts). However, even though I’m on the bandwagon that wants a happy ending, the truth is that none of the terrorist organizations in that part of the world are going to keep a prisoner for that long. If anything, they’d kill him and try to keep the illusion alive in orer to get Israel to release a couple hundred prisoners.
As sad a reality as it is, Ron Arad has probably been dead for a long time.
If you don't have a good reason to attack, make one up!
June 30, 2008 By
Hizballah planning next attack on Israel
By Israel Today Staff WriterWhile Israel prepares to conduct a lopsided trade with Hizballah, exchanging a celebrity terrorist killer for the bodies of two soldiers believed to already be dead, the Lebanese terror group is readying its next attack against the Jewish state.
Article Continues… (Israel Today)
This is retaliation for the assassination of Imad Mughniyah. While I don’t think Israel killed him, they’d be totally justified if they did. Either way, another war with Hizb’Allah is coming, and I suspect it’ll be much bigger than the last.
So, the ceasefire is a stall of some sort?
June 21, 2008 By
Hamas: Negotiations with Israel out of question
By DPAA spokesman for Hamas on Saturday said negotiations with Israel is out of the question and that the Islamic movement will never recognize “the enemy.”
Article Continues… (Earth Times)
Recognition of Israel has always been a requirement for peace, so this refusal to “recognize ‘the enemy’” will probably prevent any sort of peace negotiations during the ceasefire. So, why even agree to a ceasefire? Well, according to WorldNetDaily, Hamas terror groups are using this time to rearm.
Once again, in an effort to keep the international community happy and keep its people safe, Israel has played the fool.
A Truce with Hamas, Huh?
June 18, 2008 By
Hamas Announces Cease-Fire With Israel to Begin Thursday
By AP Staff WriterThe Gaza Strip’s ruling Hamas militant group on Tuesday said it has reached a cease-fire with Israel meant to halt a violent cycle of Palestinian rocket attacks that have killed seven Israelis over the past year and Israeli reprisals that have killed more than 400 Palestinians.
Article Continues… (FoxNews.com)
If gambling was my thing, I’d probably start a pool on how long this will last…
Based on what I’ve seen over the last couple of years, I really think this truce will make things worse, as relaxing security around Gaza is NOT in Israel’s best interest.
Links:
Israel, Hamas agree to Gaza truce – Robert Spencer’s take on this is very interesting, and probably the most accurate.
Ramon: Truce a victory for radical Islam – Vice premier voices objection to Gaza truce deal, says it constitutes Hamas win
The peace partner waffles
June 4, 2008 By
Palestinian leader urges new dialogue with Hamas
By MOHAMMED DARAGHMEHPalestinian President Mahmoud Abbas called Wednesday for new dialogue with Hamas, in what appeared to be an about-face after insisting for a year that he would not talk with the Islamic militant movement unless it first gave up control of Gaza.
Article Continues… (breitbart.com)
Something big is going on here, I just can’t put my finger on it.
I dig Wafa Sultan
June 4, 2008 By
This woman is going to end up dead before her time (God forbid!), but the fact that she still goes out and speaks her heart when it’d be fine to remain in hiding should earn darn near everyone’s respect!
Click the image to watch the video (MEMRI TV)
Hey, Israel! You go first and make sure it's safe!
May 6, 2008 By
As goest Israel …
By Lorne GunterIsrael is Western civilization’s canary in the coal mine. If Israel cannot survive, perhaps Western civilization — pluralistic, democratic, individualistic, secular, free-trading and devoted to the rule of law — will be unable to last, either.
Article Continues… (National Post)
Mr. Gunter has hit on a point most are missing: radical Islamists aren’t looking for tolerance; they’re looking for dominance.
Hamas Television Brainwashing Experiment – 5/5/08
May 5, 2008 By
Hamas is continuing to promote a peaceful two-state solution brainwash children into fighting Israel via their television children’s programming. Now they’re using puppets:
Never mind the gas and food shortages caused by Hamas, Israel is still the bad guy.
HT: Israel Matzav
Assimilation is a far more powerful weapon than any bomb
May 4, 2008 By
The Silent Jihad Against The West
By Vincent GioiaAnyone that cares to learn about what is going on in the world is familiar with active jihad, the “holy war”, conducted with terrorism and directed at the modern world in general and western civilization more specifically. But there is also another form of jihad that is part of the deliberate effort to have Islam replace all concepts of morality and the values held dear by the rest of us. The name of this silent “fifth column” effort is “Sharia Banking”. Unfortunately, Sharia Banking is increasingly accepted by western banking institutions without any real understanding of what the Muslim goal is and what is at stake in the efforts by these institutions to attract more business, profits and money to bail them out of financial messes they brought upon themselves.
Article Continues… (The Post Chronicle)
There was an episode of The Simpsons several years ago that was set in the future. In it, Marge comments, “You know, Fox turned into a hardcore porn channel so gradually I didn’t even notice.” Sadly, I suspect we have something similar happening with Sharia in the west; it starts with a bunch of things, like Sharia Finance, that seem harmless. Before you know it, we’re all Dhimmis.
See also: Islamist Chickens Roosting in America’s Backyard (Pajamas Media)
Peace Partner Sentences Man to Death for Promoting Peace
April 28, 2008 By
Abbas’s PA Sentences Man to Death for Fighting Terrorism
By Nissan Ratzlav-KatzA Palestinian Authority court in the city of Hevron sentenced a 25-year-old man to death Monday for giving Israel information that led to the elimination of four terrorists. The condemned man, Emad Saad, did not deny the charges.
Article Continues… (Arutz Sheva)
Seems a bit of a mixed message from Fatah, huh?
We won't recognize you, but we'll still take your land
April 22, 2008 By
MIDEAST: YES TO PALESTINIAN STATE,NO TO ISRAEL’S RECOGNITION
Hamas accepts the establishment of a Palestinian state in the Territories occupied by Israel in 1967, but will not recognise the state of Israel, Hamas leader in exile Khaled Meshaal said today in Damascus.
Article Continues… (ANSAmed)
So, I see that meeting with Jimmy accomplished a lot, eh?
Actually, I’m wondering what the angle is, as Carter is saying Hamas is willing to recognize Israel, but their story is oviously different. Did Jimmy get played?
