Muslims Attack Woman in Germany for Speaking Hebrew
Abbas loyalists set up militia to counter Hamas
NYC borrows from Israelis to protect airports
Israel Offers Outline to Divide Jerusalem
Anti-Christian Film 'The Beast' To Be Released On 06-06-06
Israeli Jewish population now biggest
Egyptian Cleric and Former Islamic Lecturer in the U.S. Hazem Sallah Abu Isma'il on Al-Risala TV: Lectures on the Jews' Conflicts With Islam's Prophet Muhammad, Stating U.N. Documents Assert "82% of All Attempts to Corrupt Humanity Originate From the Jews"
Dear Friend of Jerusalem,One Jerusalem's Chairman Natan Sharansky, Daniel Pipes, and Steve Emerson are urging everyone to buy and read Melanie Phillip's brand new book, "Londonistan."Reviewers agree.Londonistan tells an important developing story of radical Islam in the United Kingdom. The lessons to be learned can save America and other countries from experiencing similar problems.Melanie Phillips is an important voice that must be heard.Melanie is in the United States, appearing on television and radio. Some of the national programs include Laura Ingraham, Fox Morning Show and Dennis Prager.Get this important book.Thank you,
Allen RothPresident, One Jerusalem
Qaeda-linked network vows to hit Israel, US
Friday, May 12, 2006
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News from the M.E
A LETTER TO PRIME MINISTER YITZHAK RABIN – Part 2
Michael D. Evans
My dear friend, Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin was asked by President Clinton to take a “brave gamble.” I appealed to my dear friend, Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin in person and by letter not to believe that lie...
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ANNOUNCING THE SAN ANTONIO JERUSALEM PRAYER SUMMIT
May 5, 2006, 7 PM New Life Christian Center 6610 US Highway 90 West San Antonio, TX 78227
For information, call 210-675-4023 or visit www.jerusalemprayerteam.org
New Israeli Cabinet Sworn In
On Thursday, May 4, 2006 newly-elected Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and his cabinet were sworn into office in Jerusalem. Please pray for the newly elected government and for Mr. Olmert’s Cabinet that consists of:
Shimon Peres - Vice Prime Minister, Minister for the Development of the Negev and Galilee Tzipi Livni - Acting Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs Amir Peretz - Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense Eliyahu Yishai - Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Industry, Trade and Labor Shaul Mofaz - Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Transportation and Road Safety Ariel Atias - Minister of Communications Ronnie Bar-On - Minister of the Interior Yacov Ben Yizri - Minister of Health Benjamin Ben-Eliezer - Minister of National Infrastructures Ze'ev Boim - Minister of Immigrant Absorption Eitan Cabel - Minister (responsible for the Israel Broadcasting Authority) Yitzhak Cohen - Minister (responsible for the religious councils) Abraham Dicter - Minister of Public Security Ya'akov Edery - Minister, responsible for liaison with the Knesset Rafi Eitan - Minister (responsible for pensioners) Gideon Ezra - Minister of the Environment Isaac Herzog - Minister of Tourism Abraham Hirchson - Minister of Finance Meshulam Nahari - Minister without Portfolio Ophir Pines-Paz - Minister of Science and Technology Haim Ramon - Minister of Justice Meir Sheetrit - Minister of Housing and Construction Shalom Simhon - Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Yuli Tamir - Minister of Education, Culture and Sport
Top Iran Commander Says Israel Will be Target if U.S. Attacks
A top Revolutionary Guards commander said Tuesday that Israel would be Iran's first retaliatory target in response to any U.S. attack.
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THE RETURN OF THE MAHDI
Michael D. Evans
The world may smirk as they hear the President of Iran talking of the return of the Mahdi as just a bunch of religious foolishness. But, he is dead serious.
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Hamas Chief Says Suicide Bombings "a Natural Right"
Hamas supremo Khaled Meshaal has defended Palestinian suicide bombings as a "natural right" while denouncing what he called Washington's ambitions to dominate the Middle East. "
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● Israel Offers Outline To Divide Jerusalem: The article following this Washington Post headline, includes this line, "The plan to divide Jerusalem reflects a sea change in the thinking of most Israelis, who once considered sacrilegiouseven the idea of abandoning part of the holy city."Make no mistake...(read more)
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● Olmert's Plans Continued: Boker Tov Boulder has it right: Olmert if fighting the wrong enemy....(read more)
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● The Borders of Israel Will Be Significantly Different: Today, Ehud Olmert declared his commitment to changing the the face of Israel.Likud leader, Benjamin Netanyhau reacted by saying, "There has never been a government that has given up so much ahead of time."Meanwhile as his new governemnt became offical...(read more)
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● Did You Hear The One About The French and the Terrorist?: Captain's Quarters has uncovered the French running to the aid of Moussaoui....(read more)
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● Suicide Bombings: Power Line has an excellent analysis titled, Natural Law, Hamas Style. (Little Green Footballs is also worth reading on this sick topic.)Today, the Hamas chief defended the "right" to suicide bombings. "Our enemies...don't understand that a suicide operation...is a natural right."...(read more)
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● Israel's President Breaks The Silence: At last, an Israeli public official has spoken the truth about past and future unilateral withdrawals. On the day that Israel mourned its war dead President Katsav said, "We are managing a war for our existence for over a 100...(read more)
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● Remembering Israel's Fallen: Today is Yom Hazikaron, a day to remember fallen soldiers and victims of terror.In Israel, stores and offices are closed, families come together for memorial ceremonies, the radio plays only somber music, and most television stations suspend their broadcasting.It is...(read more)
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● May God Bless Those Who Serve: Last week, while traveling to Chicago on business, I noticed a Marine sergeant traveling with a folded bag, but did not put two and two together. After we'd boarded our flight, I turned to the sergeant, who'd been invited to...(read more)
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● Sweden Rejects Israel: The EU Referendum blog reports that Sweden has withdrawn from European military exercises because of Israel's participation.I wonder if this an example of Olmert's contention that Israel's withdrawal from Gaza (and possibly) beyond has brought Israel new friends in the...(read more)
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● Israel's Elections Did Not Support Continued Withdrawals: We have maintained that Israeli voters did not give the go ahead to more withdrawals as Ehud Olmert is contending. In the May issue of Commentary Magazine, analyst Hillel Halkin has published an excellent article on the Israeli election and includes...(read more)
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● Condi Again: Michelle Malkin does an excellent job dissecting Secretary of State Rice's defense of a recording of the United States National Anthem in Spanish. Rice's response to this highjacking of a symbol of national unity is at odds with President Bush's opposition....(read more)
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● Jerusalem Under Assault: A story on the Jerusalem Newswire wonders if "Judeo-Christian leaders will be willing and able" to stop a planned homosexual march in Jerusalem. As the article points out this planned attack on Jerusalem will be similar to raunchy marches that have...(read more)
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● The BBC Gets It Right!: Rarely does the British Broadcasting Corporation present an accurate report about Israel. Its anti-Israeli bias gets in the way.But this morning in its report about Kadima and Labour having reached a coalition agreement to form a new government it included the fact that...(read more)
Together we can win the fight to maintain a united Jerusalem!
JNW HEADLINE NEWS'Farewell to the land of our forefathers'Olmert's 'convergence' coalition made new government of IsraelWith its eyes wide open, Israel took a step closer to catastrophe Thursday as the Knesset (Parliament) gave its approval for Ehud Olmert’s convergence coalition to govern the Jewish state.
To read the full article, click here
JNW HEADLINE NEWS'You have been warned'Veteran Christian Zionist leader says 'convergence' plan will explodeA long-standing leader in the international Christian Zionist movement Thursday sent a strongly-worded warning to the brand new Israeli government of Prime Minister Ehud Olmert.
To read the full article, click here
www.shofarsaroundtheworld.comwww.vicmord.comwww.britam.org
Pakistan Detains al-Qaida Fugitive NasarTue, 02 May 2006 05:26 am PDT AP - A top al-Qaida leader whose links stretch from Afghan terror training camps to extremist networks operating throughout Europe has been detained in neighboring Pakistan and possibly handed over to American authorities, according to a U.S. law enforcement official. Full Story
Iran Discovers New Uranium DepositsTue, 02 May 2006 06:12 am PDT AP - Iran has discovered new deposits of uranium and was continuing its nuclear enrichment program despite international protests, a top Iranian nuclear official said Tuesday. Full Story
Official Urges Iraqis to Renounce ViolenceTue, 02 May 2006 05:29 am PDT AP - Iraq's parliament speaker said in a nationally televised speech Tuesday that the new government's top priority will be ending widespread bloodshed in cities such as Baghdad. But insurgents launched new attacks, killing at least seven Iraqis and a U.S. soldier. Full Story
Olmert Plans Meeting With AbbasTue, 02 May 2006 04:48 am PDT AP - Interim Prime Minister Ehud Olmert plans to meet with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas after visiting Washington later this month, a senior Israeli government official said Tuesday. Full Story
US, Europe push for strong UN action on Iran nuclear standoffTue, 02 May 2006 06:37 am PDT AFP - US and European officials pushed for a tough, binding UN resolution against Iran ahead of key talks here on Tehran's nuclear programme, which the West fears could be hiding a drive for the atom bomb. Full Story
Hamas Leaders in Dispute Over IdeologyTue, 02 May 2006 06:33 am PDT AP - Hamas' turbulent first month in power has laid bare brewing friction between the militant group's Syria-based hard-line chief and elected leaders in the West Bank and Gaza. Full Story
No Welfare for Burqas
A Dutch citizen of Moroccan descent has more common sense than most multiculturally self-blinded Dutch officials: Amsterdam Mulls Axing Dole for Women in Burqas.
An official in Holland’s biggest city wants to introduce legislation that would ban unemployed women who wear a burqa from receiving welfare payments if it prevents them from finding a job. The issue is the latest Dutch soul-searching over its relations with its own immigrants.
If this burqa is keeping you from getting a job, Amsterdam Social Affairs Alderman Ahmed Aboutaleb argues, you shouldn’t be wearing it.
The Multicultural Netherlands is having a serious identity crisis. These days, the country’s immigrant melting pot is feeling more like a powderkeg. The latest spark in Holland’s mini culture war came this week from the social affairs alderman for the city of Amsterdam, who says women who wear burqas are having trouble finding jobs. His solution? Take it off or lose your benefits.
Ahmed Aboutaleb has proposed introducing legislation that would allow the city to cut welfare payments to women who insist on wearing a burqa if it can prove the full-body covering is the reason she can’t find a job.
“Nobody wants to hire someone with a burqa,” he told the Dutch women’s magazine Opzij. “In that case, I say: off with the burqa and apply for work. If you don’t want to do that, that’s fine, but you don’t get a benefit payment.”
Aboutaleb, a member of Amsterdam’s Labor Party (PvdA) and a Dutch citizen of Moroccan descent, made the comments in response to a recent ruling by Holland’s Equality Commission siding with a Muslim woman who refused to shake hands with men at work.
The politician questioned whether she should be involved in education, with such rigid self-restrictions. “She has to realize that her behavior is building enormous obstacles for her in almost every situation. This woman must recognize that she is sidelining herself and that she runs the risk of being turned down for other jobs, too.”
JNW HEADLINE NEWSMourning death, celebrating lifeIsrael’s annual emotional rollercoaster gets underway Monday nightAt sundown on Tuesday, after a day spent laying wreaths and visiting gravesides of fallen soldiers across the land, laughter will replace tears; mourning will give way to celebration as Independence Day begins.
Many feel that the commemorating the dead soldiers and then immediately celebrating the reason for which they died has a powerful cathartic and encouraging affect on Israel as a whole.
To read the full article, click here
EU Will Make Islamic Terrorism Disappear
Last Tuesday we noted that the European Union is preparing to make Islamic terrorism vanish.
No, not the actual thing, but the words “Islamic terrorism.” To avoid enraging Muslims, of course.
Here’s a piece at Turkey’s Zaman Online, whose author is quite pleased with the EU’s willingness to blind itself to reality: EU Removes ‘Islamic Terrorism’ from its Dictionary.
The European Union (EU) also admitted that the concept of “Islamic terrorism” is misused by racist groups in Europe and terror networks such as al-Qaeda.
The Union, taking action to rid such expressions, which are offensive to Muslims, from its dictionary, searches for new concepts behind closed doors. The European bloc is expected to release its new dictionary in June. ...
Many experts believe that the words “Islam” and “terrorism” must not be used together, and concluded that the use of such expressions “alienates” Muslims in Europe.
As a result of long consultations with academic experts, the EU will review expressions such as “Islamic terrorism,” “Islamist terrorism,” “fundamentalist,” and “jihadi.”
EU counter-terrorism chief Gijs de Vries, told Reuters, terrorism does not exist in the essence of any religion and praised Muslims struggling against those conducting terrorism in the name of religion.
Professor Rik Coolsaet, one of several authorities serving as an adviser to the EU, in the statement he made to Zaman, emphasized that Brussels realized such words can be used as “political weapons.”
Instead of expressions like “Islamic terrorism” and “Islamofascist,” a phrase the United States insistently uses, Brussels is trying to develop new concepts that will not cause offense to Muslims.
And the unelected bureaucrats and myopic wacademics of the European Union really turn their noses up at the word “Islamofascism.”
Europeans have to formulate a particular method, dissimilar to that of the United States, for dealing with religion-based terrorism, said Rik Coolsaet, a professor of political sciences at Gent, and head officer of the Royal Institute of Belgium. The term “Islamic terrorism” has for years provoked objections from Coolsaet, whom the European Union conferred with over the upcoming edition of the dictionary.
“We have to care for the kind of people living here together with us, most of who have already worked very hard for citizenship from a European country. We should, therefore, desist from helping the right-wing extremists.”
The European outlook on Islamic terrorism, unlike the United States, does not view it as a problem brought in from overseas, said Coolsaet, who also spoke out against a reference from George W. Bush, President of States, to Islamofascism.
“That is a silly expression. Fascism is ironically a gift from Western Europe to the rest of the world. Islam, on the other hand, is a religion like any other religion, and cannot by any means be associated with fascism. The expression in question is invented with the intent of bolstering their assumptions and for use by neo-conservatives in the United States. This term is also in danger of being abused by such terrorist organizations as al-Qaeda.
UPDATE at 4/15/06 9:26:30 am:
The EU’s next step after making these offensive words vanish will be to criminalize their use as “hate speech.”
If the visit to Washington last week by the head of Mossad, Israel's intelligence agency, was not enough to communicate Israel's growing impatience with the international community's failure to deal with Tehran's unchecked development of nuclear technology and bellicose threats to wipe the Jewish state "off the map," Ehud Olmert, prime minister designate, made it clear yesterday by denouncing Iran's president as a "psychopath" and comparing him to Hitler.
Mossad chief Meir Dagan, in Washington last week in preparation for a visit to the U.S. by Olmert on May 23, held secret meetings with U.S. officials to discuss Iran's nuclear program, reports the London Times. While details of the meetings were not revealed, it is believed Dagan met with his counterparts at the CIA, the Pentagon and the National Security Council.
"Dagan is not given to small talk and niceties," said an Israeli intelligence source, who believes Dagan's message to Washington policy makers was simple and blunt: "This is what we know and this is what we'll do if you continue to do nothing."
"When I read the recent reports regarding Iran, I saw a monster in the making," said Dr. Yuval Steinitz, chairman of the Israeli parliament's foreign and defense committee.
Steinitz, who oversees Mossad's activities in Iran, fears Iran's first nuclear bomb is just one year away. "There is only one option that is worse than military action against Iran and that is to sit and do nothing," he said.
Israeli intel chief: Iran has long-range missiles
Iran 'worst threat to Jews since Hitler'
Islamist protest in N.Y. – 'Mushroom cloud on way'
A LETTER TO PRIME MINISTER YITZHAK RABIN – Part 1
Michael D. Evans
My dear friend, Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin was asked by President Clinton to take a “brave gamble.” I appealed to my dear friend, Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin in person and by letter not to believe that lie…
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New Iranian missiles put Europe in firing range
Iran has purchased ground-to-ground missiles from North Korea with a range of 2,500 kilometers, the head of the Israel Defense Forces Intelligence Branch, Major General Amos Yadlin, said yesterday.
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Islamist protest in N.Y. – 'Mushroom cloud on way'
Rally at Israeli consulate features pictures of Muslim flags flying over White House.
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Why We Fear Iran
Most of the Arabs outside of the Gulf region believe that Iran's possession of a nuclear weapon is a positive development that achieves a balance of power with Israel. The Gulf Arabs, however, believe that the power of Iranian nuclear deterrence represents the biggest danger of a military threat.
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The problem is: Iran does pose a threat in every way Iraq did not
True, the Iranians claim that all this work is merely in pursuit of civilian nuclear power. But it's hard to believe that a country drowning in oil is running short of energy. I spoke this week to an expert in the field, who estimates that Iran will have the technology to make nuclear weapons "before the year is out".
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● The BBC Gets It Right!: Rarely does the British Broadcasting Corporation present an accurate report about Israel. Its anti-Israeli bias gets in the way.But this morning in its report about Kadima and Labour having reached a coalition agreement to form a new government it included the fact that...(read more)
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● Olmert and Jerusalem: Israel's Prime Minister has ordered security forces to close gaps in the Jerusalem security fence. Olmert's decision is a good one but it should not be seen as a move to demonstrate that Israel will maintain a united Jerusalem. The operable...(read more)
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● What's With Condi and the United Nations?: Just as the intentions of Iran's government to destroy Israel is very clear, so is the fact that Iran has used the United Nations to buy time as it pursues its evil plans.What is not understandable is why the Bush Administration...(read more)
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● Mofaz Gets Stabbed In The Back: Israel has many examples of Generals who entered politics and got chewed up by the system. The latest is Shaul Mofaz. He is not happy that he is being replaced as Defense Minister. And he sounds particulary upset that he...(read more)
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● Olmert's Irony: Today, at a ceremony commemorating the Holocaust, Ehud Olmert said that appeasement led to the destruction of 6 million Jews.What does he call the policies of his government that rewards Hamas terrorism with more land for the terrorists? And at...(read more)
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● Israel Continues To Help Its Enemies: The President of the Jerusalem District Court ruled that the Palestinian Authority has earned the rights and the protection afforded a sovereign state. That it is a terrorist entity - an outlaw body - doesn't seem to bother this jurist.It appears...(read more)
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● The American Jewish Congress Inadvertently Helps The Enemy: In a letter to Secretary of State Rice, Jack Rosen Chairman of the American Jewish Congress, urges the State Department to eliminate a rule in its manual that puts the legitimacy of the State of Israel in question. The letter...(read more)
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● There Goes The State Department Again: The United States State Department seems to be courting the favor of the Muslim Brotherhood. Contacts with this granddaddy of terrorist ideology are proliferating in Washington and Europe. Rachel Ehrenfeld brought our attention to this a few days ago and...(read more)
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● A Death In Jerusalem: We reported on the death of an innocent Arab who sold land to Jews in Jerusalem Caroline Glick has written an important article on this tragedy....(read more)
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● Something Is Seriously Wrong In Israel: On the day a terrorist killed nine innocent Israelis in Tel Aviv,Israel's political leaders toasted themselves.Not long ago the nation would mourn such deaths. Today, some lip service is paid to the dead, excuses are made not to take action...(read more)
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● Jack Straw and Legitimizing Hamas: Today, there are reports that British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw has "considerably" watered down the actions Hamas must take to become acceptable. Straw made his comments on trip to Saudi Arabia.Speaking about the Saudi's, there are press reports that they have...(read more)
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● Hamas Wins Another One: Hamas praises the terrorists who killed nine innocent Israelis.Mofaz, Olmert, and the rest of Kadima belive it is wrong to declare war on the Hamas led government.While the United States clearly denounced the attack, Noway says it will meet with...(read more)
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● Tel Aviv Bombing: As we have noted the unilateral withdrawal from Gaza would eventually bring terrorist attacks closer to Israel's population centers. Today, nine innocents were murdered in Tel Aviv. Hamas (the leaders of the Palestinians) applauded the attack.The attack comes a day...(read more)
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● Jerusalem Attack: The Times (London) reports that an Arab who sold land to Jews in East Jerusalem was murdered for his action.A friend who brought this to my attention wrote, "How sick are they?"...(read more)
Ex-defense minister: Israel must recapture Gaza
Terror Strikes Israel As the Imams Stay Silent
Jordan and Egypt - ISRAEL DON'T LEAVE!!!!
Canada won't ignore Iran's threats against Israel
Michael D. Evans
My dear friend, Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin was asked by President Clinton to take a “brave gamble.” I appealed to my dear friend, Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin in person and by letter not to believe that lie...
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ANNOUNCING THE SAN ANTONIO JERUSALEM PRAYER SUMMIT
May 5, 2006, 7 PM New Life Christian Center 6610 US Highway 90 West San Antonio, TX 78227
For information, call 210-675-4023 or visit www.jerusalemprayerteam.org
New Israeli Cabinet Sworn In
On Thursday, May 4, 2006 newly-elected Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and his cabinet were sworn into office in Jerusalem. Please pray for the newly elected government and for Mr. Olmert’s Cabinet that consists of:
Shimon Peres - Vice Prime Minister, Minister for the Development of the Negev and Galilee Tzipi Livni - Acting Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs Amir Peretz - Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense Eliyahu Yishai - Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Industry, Trade and Labor Shaul Mofaz - Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Transportation and Road Safety Ariel Atias - Minister of Communications Ronnie Bar-On - Minister of the Interior Yacov Ben Yizri - Minister of Health Benjamin Ben-Eliezer - Minister of National Infrastructures Ze'ev Boim - Minister of Immigrant Absorption Eitan Cabel - Minister (responsible for the Israel Broadcasting Authority) Yitzhak Cohen - Minister (responsible for the religious councils) Abraham Dicter - Minister of Public Security Ya'akov Edery - Minister, responsible for liaison with the Knesset Rafi Eitan - Minister (responsible for pensioners) Gideon Ezra - Minister of the Environment Isaac Herzog - Minister of Tourism Abraham Hirchson - Minister of Finance Meshulam Nahari - Minister without Portfolio Ophir Pines-Paz - Minister of Science and Technology Haim Ramon - Minister of Justice Meir Sheetrit - Minister of Housing and Construction Shalom Simhon - Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Yuli Tamir - Minister of Education, Culture and Sport
Top Iran Commander Says Israel Will be Target if U.S. Attacks
A top Revolutionary Guards commander said Tuesday that Israel would be Iran's first retaliatory target in response to any U.S. attack.
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THE RETURN OF THE MAHDI
Michael D. Evans
The world may smirk as they hear the President of Iran talking of the return of the Mahdi as just a bunch of religious foolishness. But, he is dead serious.
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Hamas Chief Says Suicide Bombings "a Natural Right"
Hamas supremo Khaled Meshaal has defended Palestinian suicide bombings as a "natural right" while denouncing what he called Washington's ambitions to dominate the Middle East. "
Read more
● Israel Offers Outline To Divide Jerusalem: The article following this Washington Post headline, includes this line, "The plan to divide Jerusalem reflects a sea change in the thinking of most Israelis, who once considered sacrilegiouseven the idea of abandoning part of the holy city."Make no mistake...(read more)
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● Olmert's Plans Continued: Boker Tov Boulder has it right: Olmert if fighting the wrong enemy....(read more)
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● The Borders of Israel Will Be Significantly Different: Today, Ehud Olmert declared his commitment to changing the the face of Israel.Likud leader, Benjamin Netanyhau reacted by saying, "There has never been a government that has given up so much ahead of time."Meanwhile as his new governemnt became offical...(read more)
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● Did You Hear The One About The French and the Terrorist?: Captain's Quarters has uncovered the French running to the aid of Moussaoui....(read more)
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● Suicide Bombings: Power Line has an excellent analysis titled, Natural Law, Hamas Style. (Little Green Footballs is also worth reading on this sick topic.)Today, the Hamas chief defended the "right" to suicide bombings. "Our enemies...don't understand that a suicide operation...is a natural right."...(read more)
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● Israel's President Breaks The Silence: At last, an Israeli public official has spoken the truth about past and future unilateral withdrawals. On the day that Israel mourned its war dead President Katsav said, "We are managing a war for our existence for over a 100...(read more)
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● Remembering Israel's Fallen: Today is Yom Hazikaron, a day to remember fallen soldiers and victims of terror.In Israel, stores and offices are closed, families come together for memorial ceremonies, the radio plays only somber music, and most television stations suspend their broadcasting.It is...(read more)
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● May God Bless Those Who Serve: Last week, while traveling to Chicago on business, I noticed a Marine sergeant traveling with a folded bag, but did not put two and two together. After we'd boarded our flight, I turned to the sergeant, who'd been invited to...(read more)
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● Sweden Rejects Israel: The EU Referendum blog reports that Sweden has withdrawn from European military exercises because of Israel's participation.I wonder if this an example of Olmert's contention that Israel's withdrawal from Gaza (and possibly) beyond has brought Israel new friends in the...(read more)
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● Israel's Elections Did Not Support Continued Withdrawals: We have maintained that Israeli voters did not give the go ahead to more withdrawals as Ehud Olmert is contending. In the May issue of Commentary Magazine, analyst Hillel Halkin has published an excellent article on the Israeli election and includes...(read more)
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● Condi Again: Michelle Malkin does an excellent job dissecting Secretary of State Rice's defense of a recording of the United States National Anthem in Spanish. Rice's response to this highjacking of a symbol of national unity is at odds with President Bush's opposition....(read more)
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● Jerusalem Under Assault: A story on the Jerusalem Newswire wonders if "Judeo-Christian leaders will be willing and able" to stop a planned homosexual march in Jerusalem. As the article points out this planned attack on Jerusalem will be similar to raunchy marches that have...(read more)
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● The BBC Gets It Right!: Rarely does the British Broadcasting Corporation present an accurate report about Israel. Its anti-Israeli bias gets in the way.But this morning in its report about Kadima and Labour having reached a coalition agreement to form a new government it included the fact that...(read more)
Together we can win the fight to maintain a united Jerusalem!
JNW HEADLINE NEWS'Farewell to the land of our forefathers'Olmert's 'convergence' coalition made new government of IsraelWith its eyes wide open, Israel took a step closer to catastrophe Thursday as the Knesset (Parliament) gave its approval for Ehud Olmert’s convergence coalition to govern the Jewish state.
To read the full article, click here
JNW HEADLINE NEWS'You have been warned'Veteran Christian Zionist leader says 'convergence' plan will explodeA long-standing leader in the international Christian Zionist movement Thursday sent a strongly-worded warning to the brand new Israeli government of Prime Minister Ehud Olmert.
To read the full article, click here
www.shofarsaroundtheworld.comwww.vicmord.comwww.britam.org
Pakistan Detains al-Qaida Fugitive NasarTue, 02 May 2006 05:26 am PDT AP - A top al-Qaida leader whose links stretch from Afghan terror training camps to extremist networks operating throughout Europe has been detained in neighboring Pakistan and possibly handed over to American authorities, according to a U.S. law enforcement official. Full Story
Iran Discovers New Uranium DepositsTue, 02 May 2006 06:12 am PDT AP - Iran has discovered new deposits of uranium and was continuing its nuclear enrichment program despite international protests, a top Iranian nuclear official said Tuesday. Full Story
Official Urges Iraqis to Renounce ViolenceTue, 02 May 2006 05:29 am PDT AP - Iraq's parliament speaker said in a nationally televised speech Tuesday that the new government's top priority will be ending widespread bloodshed in cities such as Baghdad. But insurgents launched new attacks, killing at least seven Iraqis and a U.S. soldier. Full Story
Olmert Plans Meeting With AbbasTue, 02 May 2006 04:48 am PDT AP - Interim Prime Minister Ehud Olmert plans to meet with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas after visiting Washington later this month, a senior Israeli government official said Tuesday. Full Story
US, Europe push for strong UN action on Iran nuclear standoffTue, 02 May 2006 06:37 am PDT AFP - US and European officials pushed for a tough, binding UN resolution against Iran ahead of key talks here on Tehran's nuclear programme, which the West fears could be hiding a drive for the atom bomb. Full Story
Hamas Leaders in Dispute Over IdeologyTue, 02 May 2006 06:33 am PDT AP - Hamas' turbulent first month in power has laid bare brewing friction between the militant group's Syria-based hard-line chief and elected leaders in the West Bank and Gaza. Full Story
No Welfare for Burqas
A Dutch citizen of Moroccan descent has more common sense than most multiculturally self-blinded Dutch officials: Amsterdam Mulls Axing Dole for Women in Burqas.
An official in Holland’s biggest city wants to introduce legislation that would ban unemployed women who wear a burqa from receiving welfare payments if it prevents them from finding a job. The issue is the latest Dutch soul-searching over its relations with its own immigrants.
If this burqa is keeping you from getting a job, Amsterdam Social Affairs Alderman Ahmed Aboutaleb argues, you shouldn’t be wearing it.
The Multicultural Netherlands is having a serious identity crisis. These days, the country’s immigrant melting pot is feeling more like a powderkeg. The latest spark in Holland’s mini culture war came this week from the social affairs alderman for the city of Amsterdam, who says women who wear burqas are having trouble finding jobs. His solution? Take it off or lose your benefits.
Ahmed Aboutaleb has proposed introducing legislation that would allow the city to cut welfare payments to women who insist on wearing a burqa if it can prove the full-body covering is the reason she can’t find a job.
“Nobody wants to hire someone with a burqa,” he told the Dutch women’s magazine Opzij. “In that case, I say: off with the burqa and apply for work. If you don’t want to do that, that’s fine, but you don’t get a benefit payment.”
Aboutaleb, a member of Amsterdam’s Labor Party (PvdA) and a Dutch citizen of Moroccan descent, made the comments in response to a recent ruling by Holland’s Equality Commission siding with a Muslim woman who refused to shake hands with men at work.
The politician questioned whether she should be involved in education, with such rigid self-restrictions. “She has to realize that her behavior is building enormous obstacles for her in almost every situation. This woman must recognize that she is sidelining herself and that she runs the risk of being turned down for other jobs, too.”
JNW HEADLINE NEWSMourning death, celebrating lifeIsrael’s annual emotional rollercoaster gets underway Monday nightAt sundown on Tuesday, after a day spent laying wreaths and visiting gravesides of fallen soldiers across the land, laughter will replace tears; mourning will give way to celebration as Independence Day begins.
Many feel that the commemorating the dead soldiers and then immediately celebrating the reason for which they died has a powerful cathartic and encouraging affect on Israel as a whole.
To read the full article, click here
EU Will Make Islamic Terrorism Disappear
Last Tuesday we noted that the European Union is preparing to make Islamic terrorism vanish.
No, not the actual thing, but the words “Islamic terrorism.” To avoid enraging Muslims, of course.
Here’s a piece at Turkey’s Zaman Online, whose author is quite pleased with the EU’s willingness to blind itself to reality: EU Removes ‘Islamic Terrorism’ from its Dictionary.
The European Union (EU) also admitted that the concept of “Islamic terrorism” is misused by racist groups in Europe and terror networks such as al-Qaeda.
The Union, taking action to rid such expressions, which are offensive to Muslims, from its dictionary, searches for new concepts behind closed doors. The European bloc is expected to release its new dictionary in June. ...
Many experts believe that the words “Islam” and “terrorism” must not be used together, and concluded that the use of such expressions “alienates” Muslims in Europe.
As a result of long consultations with academic experts, the EU will review expressions such as “Islamic terrorism,” “Islamist terrorism,” “fundamentalist,” and “jihadi.”
EU counter-terrorism chief Gijs de Vries, told Reuters, terrorism does not exist in the essence of any religion and praised Muslims struggling against those conducting terrorism in the name of religion.
Professor Rik Coolsaet, one of several authorities serving as an adviser to the EU, in the statement he made to Zaman, emphasized that Brussels realized such words can be used as “political weapons.”
Instead of expressions like “Islamic terrorism” and “Islamofascist,” a phrase the United States insistently uses, Brussels is trying to develop new concepts that will not cause offense to Muslims.
And the unelected bureaucrats and myopic wacademics of the European Union really turn their noses up at the word “Islamofascism.”
Europeans have to formulate a particular method, dissimilar to that of the United States, for dealing with religion-based terrorism, said Rik Coolsaet, a professor of political sciences at Gent, and head officer of the Royal Institute of Belgium. The term “Islamic terrorism” has for years provoked objections from Coolsaet, whom the European Union conferred with over the upcoming edition of the dictionary.
“We have to care for the kind of people living here together with us, most of who have already worked very hard for citizenship from a European country. We should, therefore, desist from helping the right-wing extremists.”
The European outlook on Islamic terrorism, unlike the United States, does not view it as a problem brought in from overseas, said Coolsaet, who also spoke out against a reference from George W. Bush, President of States, to Islamofascism.
“That is a silly expression. Fascism is ironically a gift from Western Europe to the rest of the world. Islam, on the other hand, is a religion like any other religion, and cannot by any means be associated with fascism. The expression in question is invented with the intent of bolstering their assumptions and for use by neo-conservatives in the United States. This term is also in danger of being abused by such terrorist organizations as al-Qaeda.
UPDATE at 4/15/06 9:26:30 am:
The EU’s next step after making these offensive words vanish will be to criminalize their use as “hate speech.”
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