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‘Winograd proves Israel intends to attack Lebanon again’

Jan 31st, 2008

By JPOST.COM STAFF
Source: Jerusalem Post
he Winograd Committee’s findings prove that Israel intends to attack Lebanon again, Lebanese Prime Minister Fuad Saniora said Thursday.
In an official statement released by the Lebanese prime minister, he said that the report calls for Israel to prepare for the next war, which shows that it “has not […]



Israel Court Upholds Gaza Sanctions

Jan 30th, 2008

Source: Asharq Alawsat
JERUSALEM, (AP) - The Israeli Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the government’s cutoff of fuel and electricity to the Gaza Strip, a court spokeswoman said.
Israeli human rights groups had challenged the sanctions, which Israel says are aimed at halting ongoing rocket fire by Gaza militants. Palestinian officials say the cutbacks have harmed Gaza’s […]



IDF arrests Islamic Jihad Bethlehem head

Jan 29th, 2008

By JPOST.COM STAFF
Source: Jerusalem Post
The Bethlehem head of the Islamic Jihad was arrested Monday night in a joint IDF, Border Police and Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) operation.
Muhammad Isa Halil Abeda commanded several Islamic Jihad terror cells and was involved in planning and funding terrorist attacks against Israeli civilians and IDF soldiers, […]



Ya’alon: Crisis management, not peace

Jan 23rd, 2008

By HAVIV RETTIG AND HERB KEINON
Source: Jerusalem Post
Lt.-Gen. (res.) Moshe Ya’alon called on Tuesday for an overhaul of the two-state solution that has been the basic premise of a diplomatic solution since the beginning of the Oslo process in 1993.
In a session at the Herzliya Conference entitled “Negotiating the final status agreement,” […]



The ‘new’ face of Zionism

Jan 21st, 2008

By EVA COHEN
Source: Jerusalem Post
Zionism has changed over the years to serve Israel’s needs, and now - as international attention turns itself to the earth’s future - a “Green Jew” is emerging, one who expresses his love for Israel by trying to protect its environment.
One group in particular, Green Course, captures the […]



Israeli Fuel Cuts Cause Hardship in Gaza

Jan 21st, 2008

By IBRAHIM BARZAK
Associated Press Writer
Source: Breitbart.com
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) - Israel refused to reopen crossings or allow crucial fuel supplies into Gaza Monday, holding firm in its campaign to keep Palestinian rocket fire at bay and prompting fears of a humanitarian crisis. Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert insisted he would not allow a humanitarian […]



Israel Closes Gaza Border Crossings

Jan 18th, 2008

By MATTI FRIEDMAN
The Associated Press
Friday, January 18, 2008
Source: Washington Post

JERUSALEM — Israel has closed all border crossings into Gaza, cutting off food and humanitarian supplies to the coastal strip in a bid to pressure its Hamas rulers to stop a barrage of rocket attacks on Israeli towns, defense officials said Friday.
Ten rockets slammed […]



Israel: ‘No Options’ Out on Iran Nukes

Jan 14th, 2008

Associated Press
Source: Breitbart.com
JERUSALEM (AP) - Prime Minister Ehud Olmert told a powerful parliamentary panel on Monday that Israel rejects “no options” to block Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, a meeting participant said. The statement was the Israeli leader’s clearest indication yet that he is willing to use military force against Iran.
“Israel clearly will not reconcile […]