Friday, June 4, 2010
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Shocking Photo!!
Relatives take photos of toddler outfitted
Relatives take photos of a toddler outfitted with a mock suicide vest, at an anti-Israel demonstration outside the United Nations headquarters in downtown Beirut, Lebanon, Tuesday, June 1, 2010. A few thousand protesters chanted anti-Israel slogans and waved flags representing Turkey, Lebanon and numerous Palestinian factions in front of the United Nations headquarters in downtown Beirut on Tuesday, while Pro-Palestinian activists sent another boat to challenge Israel's blockade. Writing in Arabic on placard at top right reads 'Gaza'.
(AP Photo/Ben Curtis)
Source: Yahoo! News
New Revelations from Op-Ed piece by Ambassador Michael Oren Re: Flotilla Lynching of Israeli Navy soldiers
Israel's Ambassador to the United States, Michael Oren, has made some interesting revelations regarding what has been found on the flotilla, revealed in an Op-Ed piece to the NY Times. Here are some of the major discoveries made by the IDF's investigation:
1. "About 100 of those detained from the boats were carrying immense sums in their pockets — nearly a million euros in total."
2. "Israel discovered spent bullet cartridges on the Mavi Marmara that are of a caliber not used by the Israeli commandos, some of whom suffered gunshot wounds."
3. "Also found on the boat were propaganda clips showing passengers 'injured' by Israeli forces; these videos, however, were filmed during daylight, hours before the nighttime operation occurred"
4. "They also rebuffed an Israeli request to earmark some aid packages for Gilad Shalit, the Israeli soldier held hostage by Hamas for four years."
For those who wish to read the article, click here.
I like his final sentence and I it is something I believe in and in Israel's best interest: "The real peace activists are those who support our vision of a two-state solution, not those supporting the terrorists bent on destroying it."
Makes sure to read my blog post about what happened on the flotilla here.
1. "About 100 of those detained from the boats were carrying immense sums in their pockets — nearly a million euros in total."
2. "Israel discovered spent bullet cartridges on the Mavi Marmara that are of a caliber not used by the Israeli commandos, some of whom suffered gunshot wounds."
3. "Also found on the boat were propaganda clips showing passengers 'injured' by Israeli forces; these videos, however, were filmed during daylight, hours before the nighttime operation occurred"
4. "They also rebuffed an Israeli request to earmark some aid packages for Gilad Shalit, the Israeli soldier held hostage by Hamas for four years."
For those who wish to read the article, click here.
I like his final sentence and I it is something I believe in and in Israel's best interest: "The real peace activists are those who support our vision of a two-state solution, not those supporting the terrorists bent on destroying it."
Makes sure to read my blog post about what happened on the flotilla here.
Monday, May 31, 2010
Israel Navy attempted to enforce Gaza blockade, provided warning, and then was attacked
It is always upsetting to hear about the loss of life. However, this morning, the Israeli Navy announced to the Gaza flotilla, carrying, what they claim, to be supplies to provide humanitarian aid.
While I will acknowledge the situation inside Gaza is an unfortunate situation, the blockade is understandable. First, it is one thing if one country, Israel, is doing this; however, a fact lost in the discussion, is the this blockade is being supported by and enforced by Egypt as well.
Second, that this organization and groups of organization has been linked to terrorist organizations that support the work of Hamas and other Islamic terrorist activities, according to the Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center's report (click here for the report and click here for the follow up report). As if one needed any further evidence of this connection, only days ago, Palestinian Media Watch released this report video below:
Earlier this morning, according to a report by London's Telegraph, Israeli Navy ships went out and made the following announcement to the flotilla:
When the ships did not respond, troops where flow in to enforce the blockade. The Israeli Navy released this shocking footage:
Without sound
With sound
It is clear that after seeing these videos and this report from Reuters, the Israeli Navy troops where acting in self defense.
***************************UPDATE*************************
Here are some pictures of what was recovered from the flotilla from the IDF Spokesperson blog.
Video:
****************** Update #2 06/01/2010 ***********************
Israeli Navy soldier describes what happened on the ship
**************** Update #3 06/01/2010 1:27PM EST *******************
Video of Israeli troops being fired at:
Another video showing the true aim of the flotilla:
*********************** Update #3 06/01/10 7:29PM EST **************************
More video of what was found on the ship that was used to attack the Israeli Navy soldiers:
******************* Update #4 06/01/10 10:20PM **********************************
According to the Jerusalem Post, the goods that the flotilla were carrying were not in shortage in Gaza. For more info, click here for the full report.
****************** Update #5 06/02/10 ***********************************
As this video clearly shows, Israeli Navy soldiers were being attacked before they even were on the ship (recovered video from an activist on the ship):
***************** Update #6 06/02/10 12:26PM ********************
According to the IDF Spokesperson's official blog, Hamas is currently refusing delivery of the aid from the flotilla to go into Gaza. See full blog post here.
**************** Update #7 06/02/10 1:17PM **********************
More video of "humanitarians" preparing to attack Israeli Navy troops
************* Update #8 06/02/10 7:55 AM **********************
Israel has released a couple of new videos, providing further evidence that the flotilla was not intent on carrying aid to Gaza, but prepared to fight, and even kill, Israeli's.
First, weapons and footage of passengers preparing the weapons:
Second, video of a passenger talking to Iranian government controlled Press TV talking about what he wants to be on this "humanitarian mission." I wonder if it is to be a good person?
While I will acknowledge the situation inside Gaza is an unfortunate situation, the blockade is understandable. First, it is one thing if one country, Israel, is doing this; however, a fact lost in the discussion, is the this blockade is being supported by and enforced by Egypt as well.
Second, that this organization and groups of organization has been linked to terrorist organizations that support the work of Hamas and other Islamic terrorist activities, according to the Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center's report (click here for the report and click here for the follow up report). As if one needed any further evidence of this connection, only days ago, Palestinian Media Watch released this report video below:
Earlier this morning, according to a report by London's Telegraph, Israeli Navy ships went out and made the following announcement to the flotilla:
When the ships did not respond, troops where flow in to enforce the blockade. The Israeli Navy released this shocking footage:
Without sound
With sound
It is clear that after seeing these videos and this report from Reuters, the Israeli Navy troops where acting in self defense.
***************************UPDATE*************************
Here are some pictures of what was recovered from the flotilla from the IDF Spokesperson blog.
Video:
****************** Update #2 06/01/2010 ***********************
Israeli Navy soldier describes what happened on the ship
**************** Update #3 06/01/2010 1:27PM EST *******************
Video of Israeli troops being fired at:
Another video showing the true aim of the flotilla:
*********************** Update #3 06/01/10 7:29PM EST **************************
More video of what was found on the ship that was used to attack the Israeli Navy soldiers:
******************* Update #4 06/01/10 10:20PM **********************************
According to the Jerusalem Post, the goods that the flotilla were carrying were not in shortage in Gaza. For more info, click here for the full report.
****************** Update #5 06/02/10 ***********************************
As this video clearly shows, Israeli Navy soldiers were being attacked before they even were on the ship (recovered video from an activist on the ship):
***************** Update #6 06/02/10 12:26PM ********************
According to the IDF Spokesperson's official blog, Hamas is currently refusing delivery of the aid from the flotilla to go into Gaza. See full blog post here.
**************** Update #7 06/02/10 1:17PM **********************
More video of "humanitarians" preparing to attack Israeli Navy troops
************* Update #8 06/02/10 7:55 AM **********************
Israel has released a couple of new videos, providing further evidence that the flotilla was not intent on carrying aid to Gaza, but prepared to fight, and even kill, Israeli's.
First, weapons and footage of passengers preparing the weapons:
Second, video of a passenger talking to Iranian government controlled Press TV talking about what he wants to be on this "humanitarian mission." I wonder if it is to be a good person?
Monday, February 8, 2010
90% of Arab/Muslim Nations surveyed view Jews "unfavorably."
The Pew Research Center, "an independent, non-partisan public opinion research organization that studies attitudes toward politics, the press and public policy issues," has released polling numbers conducted in Muslim/Arab countries and the numbers, while not surprising considering their "educational programming" (see here) and textbooks that they teach children with (see here), that they view the Jews "unfavorably." The numbers speak for themselves (click here for full article):
"In the predominantly Muslim nations surveyed, views of Jews were overwhelmingly unfavorable. Nearly all in Jordan (97 percent), the Palestinian territories (97%) and Egypt (95%) held an unfavorable view. Similarly, 98% of Lebanese expressed an unfavorable opinion of Jews, including 98% among both Sunni and Shi’ite Muslims, as well as 97% of Lebanese Christians.
By contrast, only 35% of Israeli Arabs expressed a negative opinion of Jews, while 56% voiced a favorable opinion.
The survey was conducted between May 18 to June 16, 2009.
The sample size of each of the countries surveyed was over 1,000 people and the margin of error was 3%. Results for the surveys in these nations are based on face-to-face interviews conducted under the direction of Princeton Survey Research Associates International. All surveys are based on national samples, except in Pakistan where the sample was disproportionately urban."
While I am a proponent of real & lasting peace, the numbers here clearly show us a picture of the Middle East where Israel continues to be ready for negotiations (see here and here) and the Arab/Muslim countries in the region show that only through killing innocent people, more so Jews, Israelis and Americans (see here), they could continue this process of radicalization and leading their citizens to thoughts and beliefs in racism, bigotry, and Antisemitism.
"In the predominantly Muslim nations surveyed, views of Jews were overwhelmingly unfavorable. Nearly all in Jordan (97 percent), the Palestinian territories (97%) and Egypt (95%) held an unfavorable view. Similarly, 98% of Lebanese expressed an unfavorable opinion of Jews, including 98% among both Sunni and Shi’ite Muslims, as well as 97% of Lebanese Christians.
By contrast, only 35% of Israeli Arabs expressed a negative opinion of Jews, while 56% voiced a favorable opinion.
The survey was conducted between May 18 to June 16, 2009.
The sample size of each of the countries surveyed was over 1,000 people and the margin of error was 3%. Results for the surveys in these nations are based on face-to-face interviews conducted under the direction of Princeton Survey Research Associates International. All surveys are based on national samples, except in Pakistan where the sample was disproportionately urban."
While I am a proponent of real & lasting peace, the numbers here clearly show us a picture of the Middle East where Israel continues to be ready for negotiations (see here and here) and the Arab/Muslim countries in the region show that only through killing innocent people, more so Jews, Israelis and Americans (see here), they could continue this process of radicalization and leading their citizens to thoughts and beliefs in racism, bigotry, and Antisemitism.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Hamas attacks Christians in Gaza
The following is a news report from Israel about attacks against Christians in Gaza.
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