Israel News Update coverage from 14th-22nd march

Iran urging Islamic Jihad to attack Israel ahead of election
http://www.haaretzdaily.com/hasen/spages/693305.html

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The Israeli Antiques Authority (IAA) uncovered during an excavation at Kfar Kana (north of Nazareth) a city from the time of the Kingdom of Israel and remnants of Jewish settlements from the Roman period identified as ''Cana in Galilee.'' (Guysen.Israël.News)
Archeologists also found "hidden shelters" - underground bunkers linked by short tunnels - which were apparently built before the Great Revolt of the Jews against the Romans in 66 C.E.

Archaeologists Find Ancient Israel TunnelsMon, 13 Mar 2006 03:24 pm PST AP - Underground chambers and tunnels used during a Jewish revolt against the Romans nearly 2,000 years ago have been uncovered in northern Israel, archaeologists said Monday. Full Story

Israeli Forces Raid Jericho JailTue, 14 Mar 2006 03:58 am PST AP - Palestinian prisoners surrendered to Israeli forces after the soldiers burst into their jail in the West Bank town of Jericho on Tuesday in a deadly bid to gain custody of militants convicted of killing an Israeli Cabinet minister. But the targets of the siege apparently refused to come out despite Israel's threats to kill them. Full Story

Olmert: Settlement to Be Annexed to IsraelTue, 14 Mar 2006 04:34 am PST AP - Acting Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, front-runner in Israel's March 28 election, pledged Tuesday to annex this Jewish settlement deep in the West Bank, a message aimed at appeasing settlers alarmed by his plans to withdraw from large parts of the West Bank over the next four years. Full Story

'Blame-the-Jews' official endorses Gore
http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/printer-friendly.asp?ARTICLE_ID=49281

US fails to quash new UN rights body
The United Nations votes overwhelmingly to establish a new body to promote human rights, despite strong opposition from the US. more
- Palestinian economy faces collapse

Olmert's Hurting: Likud's effective campaign has thrown Olmert and Kadima on the defensive. As I've mentioned the Israeli public gives Olmert very low marks when it comes to security. His decision to send millions of dollars to the Hamas government and his...(read more)
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● Israel's National Elections: On March 28, Israelis will vote for a new national government. The press is creating the impression that the Kadima government headed by Ehud Olmert will win a strong victory. Obervers of Israeli elections know that pre-election polling has a...(read more)
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● Israel Invades Jericho: Israel's Defense Forces entered Jericho to make sure that killers of an Israeli Minister were not set free by Hamas. We applaud Israel's action. We also believe that if Likud's campaign that has pointed out the government's weakness in dealing...(read more)
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● Britain Targets Israel: If you had the impression that the West is united in its effort to stop Iran from becoming nuclear you should be aware that some Western leaders believe that after Iran, Israel should be the target of a movement to...(read more)
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● Does Anyone Believe Olmert?: Obviously feeling the heat of his past support for financing a Hamas led Palestinian Authority, his call for further unilateral withdrawals, and his claim that Hamas is not a strategic threat, acting Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert is now promising...(read more)
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● Holywood's Continued Decline: As fewer and fewer people go to the movies and Hollywood ignores its most popular films like The Passion, Narnia, and Star wars, while it bestows recognition and awards on a film about Palestinian suicide bombers, the moral equivalency of...(read more)
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● When Ignorance Leads To Death: While mourning the butchering of "peace" activist Tom Fox take a moment to reflect how his own ignorance led to his demise. Mr. Fox took the side of the terrorists as he protested against the State of Israel and the...(read more)
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● Politics: U.S. and Israel: An AP poll shows Bush's popularity among voters decreasing rapidly. Only 43 percent of Americans approve of his handling of the war on terrorism. There is no doubt that his arrogant handling of the Dubai ports deal is one reason...(read more)
ADL to Saudis: Don't Break Pledge on Israel Boycott
http://www.adl.org/PresRele/IslME_62/4887_62.htm

Fitzgerald: A "Palestinian nationality"?
http://www.jihadwatch.org/dhimmiwatch/archives/010639.php

Report: Abbas may disperse PA, return territories to Israelhttp://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1139395623572&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull

Hamas to submit cabinet listSun, 19 Mar 2006 04:18 am PST AFP - The radical Islamist group Hamas was to submit its cabinet list to Palestinian Authority president Mahmud Abbas after failing to persuade moderate parties to join its first government. Full Story

Palestinian Gunmen Clash With PoliceMon, 20 Mar 2006 04:17 am PST AP - Palestinian gunmen from the ousted Fatah Party stormed government buildings, briefly took over a power plant and blocked a vital road in the Gaza Strip on Monday, injecting more chaos into the volatile area as Hamas militants readied to take power. Full Story

Hamas unveils Palestinian cabinet listMon, 20 Mar 2006 12:45 am PST Reuters - The Islamic militant group Hamas unveiled its full cabinet list on Monday, as expected putting loyal members in charge of all key ministries including the foreign affairs, interior and finance posts. Full Story

Louis Farrakhan Rips 'Wicked Jews' in Hollywood
http://www.newsmax.com/scripts/printer_friendly.pl?s=pf&page=http://www.newsmax.com/archives/ic/2006/3/21/95331.shtml?s=icp

Bush warns Iran on Israel http://www.jihadwatch.org/archives/010668.php
Palestinian Imam: "Praise Allah the bird flu has hit the Jews."
http://www.jihadwatch.org/dhimmiwatch/archives/010669.php