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Showing posts with label News on Israel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label News on Israel. Show all posts

Friday, December 9, 2011

Republican Candidates Talk About the Israeli - Arab Conflict While Sarkozy Makes Some Excuses

ROMNEY, GINGRICH, SANTORUM STAND OUT IN REPUBLICAN JEWISH COALITION EVENT http://bit.ly/rwMh0b

Gingrich: ‘We need a dramatically rethought strategy for the Middle East’ | JTA - Jewish & Israel News http://bit.ly/vTAaDR

THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION TREATS ISRAEL AS THE PROBLEM — NOT OUR BEST ALLY : How to pray at this critical time. « http://bit.ly/vchuqV

Sarkozy says anger with Netanyahu caused by France's exclusion from Shalit release - Haaretz http://bit.ly/tr1XMu

Ayalon slams Palestinian refugee double standard http://bit.ly/v8DxZ7

IFCJ: Ethiopian Jews' Incredible Journey http://bit.ly/sYDv7W

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Iran Captures US Drone + Putin Gets Rattled = Dangerous Formula


Iran has shown that it can take down a US drone. How it did it remains a chilling mystery. But Israel sees something more eery in these events as described by Debka.

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"The Obama administration's decision after internal debate not to send US commando or air units into Iran to retrieve or destroy the secret RQ-170 stealth drone which fell into Iranian hands has strengthened the hands of the Israeli faction which argues the case for striking Iran's nuclear installations without waiting for the Americans to make their move."

"Senior Israeli diplomatic and security officials who followed the discussion in Washington concluded that, by failing to act, the administration has left Iran not only with the secrets of the Sentinel's stealth coating, its sensors and cameras, but also with the data stored in its computer cells on targets marked out by the US and/or Israeli for attack."

Source: Debka.com
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Israel's confidence in the Obama administration's resolve to help them is getting low at this point. If it does not sense the urgency of protecting its own internal secrets what makes Israel think that US soldiers will be made to fight a very dangerous war in Iran in aid of Israel, which has been a favorite whipping boy of the mainstream leftist media.

Another distrubing piece of news today is of Putin accusing the United States of initiating protests in the USSR. Whether true or not, it just shows that this conflict is again in the periphery of either nations. The Kremlin does not like this perceived attention from the US. Since its strength is nowhere near the past USSR, it may want to deflect the focus of the Americans to volatile conflicts. What could be more volatile now than an Israeli-Iran conflict. Russia could go back to the formula of influencing the Arab world to go to war again against Israel just like in 1967. Such a conflict will be easier to star, just flip a switch and its 1967 again but this time just scarier.

Monday, December 5, 2011

Rise of Islamic Power Rejoiced and Protested by Many While Israeli Isolation Growing Worse

Terrorists celebrate 'new mood' in Mideast elections http://bit.ly/tN5Jt3

Egypt: 'Muslim Brotherhood wins 40%, Salafists 20% of vote' http://bit.ly/rxbDi9

Rights body condemns Syria; Shell pulls out | Reuters http://reut.rs/uiHHzG

AFP: Thousands in Tunisian protest against extremists http://bit.ly/vFfpjm

THE DAILY STAR : Hezbollah: Israeli devices targeted party’s telecoms network http://bit.ly/sS4zmj

Israel detonates spy device - Hezbollah | News.com.au http://bit.ly/uuNXSX

Jordan apology to Hamas baffles many - The National http://bit.ly/tkdpGv

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Six to Eight Months - The New Time Table to Strike Iran

Obama needs to come up with something new on the diplomatic table or the world may see another unilateral action from Israel. In am interview with Israeli Defense Minister, Ehud Barak, he sees Israel in a race against time to prevent the Iranians from transferring their nuke facilities underground thereby taking out the any ability from Israel or NATO to strike it.
“The difference between us and the Americans is this: We say that because the Iranians are busy moving their nuclear program to underground facilities, they can announce this (that they have a nuclear weapon) after it is no longer possible to attack it." He went on to warn that If Israel is pushed into a corner, “it will have to act.”
Based on Debka's report, Israel will only have a time frame of six to eight months before the option to strike is gone forever. 
"According to DEBKAfile’s military and intelligence sources, Israel gives Iran no more than six to eight months to complete this transfer, i.e., by June to August, 2012."
Source: Debka


Obama needs something creative on the diplomatic table now before Israel has no more resort but to go at it alone. Maybe something that has not been done before in all of history. In a sense one needs also to consider that after not finding WMDs in Iraq, the Americans are wary in making a strike on Iran. It is maybe waiting that Iran declares that it indeed has nuclear weapons so that it can publicly justify a war. But for Iran such non-declaration is their trump card so as not to be attacked and continue to build the weapon. Israel and the West maybe waiting for something which is not forthcoming at all. 


The clock is ticking and the sanctions are not working fast enough or at a level which is deterring Iran from continuing to develop nuclear weapons. 

Israel Prepares to Fight While Muslim Brotherhood Anticipates Reign in Egypt

Muslim Brotherhood says leads Egypt's vote count | Reuters http://reut.rs/uu3Bh6

Christians turn out in strong numbers, trying to stem Islamist win in Egypt’s vote - The Washington Post http://wapo.st/ugz8KC

BGEA: Jesus' Birth: A Rescue Mission http://bit.ly/u2erNo

'Germany approves subsidized sale of military submarine to Israel' - Haaretz http://bit.ly/u0uNfs

U.S. military chief: Unclear if Israel would alert U.S. ahead of attack on Iran - Haaretz http://bit.ly/vKNXkn

In Historic Move, Iceland Becomes the First Western European Nation to Recognize Palestinian Statehood « SpeakEasy http://bit.ly/tYcwES

Israel approves release of tax funds to Palestinian Authority - latimes.com http://lat.ms/vdUkr2

Anti-Semitism in Australia increases by 31%, study shows - Haaretz http://bit.ly/vzHOp3

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Lebanese Rockets to Israel - More Than Meets The Eye

It seems that there is consensus even with the IDF that the recent missiles to hit Israel coming from Lebanon are not from Hezbollah but from another group now being supported by Syria. Here is the analysis from Stratfor.

Monday, November 28, 2011

Arab League Scrambles As Syria Gets Russian Support While Egyptians Hit Israeli Gas Pipeline Again

The Chosun Ilbo - Arab League Approves Sanctions Against Syria http://bit.ly/t04K73

Arab sanctions find Syria's 7 neighbors on alert. Russian missiles for Assad http://debka.com/article/21519/

AFP: Mass rally in Lebanon to denounce Syria, Hezbollah http://bit.ly/vkHhCs

Saboteurs blow up Egypt gas pipeline to Jordan, Israel | Reuters http://reut.rs/t8xGny

Palestinian poll: 56% oppose armed struggle against Israel - Ynetnews http://bit.ly/tKcPxe

luchadora41 Kristy Lonestar Turkey's Erdogan, African Muslim leaders claim there is a systematic campaign across the world against Islam http://www.jihadwatch.org/2011/11/turkeys-erdogan-african-muslim-leaders-claim-there-is-a-systematic-campaign-across-the-world-against.html

Pakistan stops NATO supplies after raid kills up to 28 | Reuters http://reut.rs/ux8uoe

Friday, November 25, 2011

Fatah and Hamas Scramble to Unite As Israel Refuses to Give Money to the Palestinian Authority

Israel Halts Payments to Palestinian Authority, Adding to Fiscal Woes - NYTimes.com http://nyti.ms/rBm7Br

Abbas, Hamas leader agree on 2012 elections | Oman Observer http://bit.ly/uGIaMP

Mahmoud Abbas hails new era of partnership between Fatah and Hamas - Telegraph http://tgr.ph/v0XGw5

Report: King Abdullah presents Abbas with EU initiative http://bit.ly/t909SM

Sarkozy: Netanyahu 'liar' gaffe was misunderstood | The Jewish Chronicle http://bit.ly/u8vXqu

The medical war on Israel - Ynetnews http://bit.ly/sXF8pW

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Iran Exports Terrorists and WMD Into Israel and Libya Respectively

NTI: Global Security Newswire - Middle East Nuke-Free Zone Meeting Focuses on Israel http://bit.ly/tMNY4n

Israel asks to export gas to Europe through Greece http://bit.ly/rZtCxI

Iran flies Palestinian terrorists to Syria for raids into Israel http://www.debka.com/article/21500/

Iran may have sent Libya shells for chemical weapons - The Washington Post http://wapo.st/t79ckI

Israel and Iran Almost Ready to Rumble While Russians Surprises Putin

Israeli Defense Minister: 'Time Has Come' To Act On Iran : The Two-Way : NPR http://t.co/Wa5bJpKi editorial

Iran ready to 'pound' Israel - http://t.co/dFVoWY4L

UK Cuts Ties With Iranian Banks, US Set for More Sanctions | http://t.co/NldVJLw9

Jordan’s King Abdullah II pays unannounced visit to West Bank - latimes.com http://t.co/Tt5pHDVp

No sign of peace talks now: Abbas - Arab News http://t.co/VEw10p2b

Mixed Martial Arts Fans Boo Putin | The Moscow Times http://t.co/wXnAmb72

U.S. Should Explain Its Afghan Bases: Russia http://bit.ly/vBYO8o

Pakistan Plans To Ban The Word Jesus Christ From Text Messages « Persecution News http://bit.ly/s3d2eg

commonpatriot The Irishman via @weaselzippers: Video: Egyptian Candidate For President Praises Bin Laden As a Martyr, Prays For Venge... http://bit.ly/veJ5Sw #tcot

Egypt's cabinet offers to quit as criticism grows http://bit.ly/rz8q2E

NYC Terror Suspect Was Building a Bomb - US - CBN News - Christian News 24-7 -  http://bit.ly/tXkeq0

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

UNESCO Admits Palestine as Member - Now the Tension Begins

The Palestinians found a way around international recognition through the UNESCO. While Iran, Hamas and Hezbollah celebrate their victory the US and Canada fires back with withholding funds to UNESCO. Israel meanwhile answers with accelerated settlement building and by giving the go-signal to the IDF to answer the rockets from Gaza.

Palestinians gain full membership to UN cultural body | National Post http://natpo.st/v3ReMI

How Unesco countries voted on Palestinian membership | guardian.co.uk http://bit.ly/uUOAI0

Canada to cease 'voluntary payments' to UNESCO in protest of its inclusion of Palestine as a full member National Post http://natpo.st/vkLiBk

US concerned over Palestinian UN plans following UNESCO http://bit.ly/t3TAoC

Netanyahu steps up settlement construction after UNESCO vote - The Washington Post http://wapo.st/vIzZzn

German Anger Over Israeli Settlements Could Cost Israel a Submarine - NYTimes.com http://nyti.ms/s53MN4

Arab League: US steps against UNESCO will hurt talks - Israel News, Ynetnews http://bit.ly/uKDGii

THE DAILY STAR : Hariri and Hezbollah praise Palestine’s victory at UNESCO http://bit.ly/rwFHK3

Hamas applauds UNESCO’s recognition of Palestine as a full member - Tehran Times http://bit.ly/rI8q3N

Iran hails Palestinian membership to UNESCO http://bit.ly/sBKfcO

‘IDF has green light to stop Gaza rockets’ | Christians United for Israel http://bit.ly/taXogj

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Egypt and Israel Prepares for More Prisoner Swaps While Palestinians Looking at More UN Options

Egypt, Israel to pick rest of detainees: News24 http://n24.cm/q0cz35

Egypt says preparing for prisoner swap with Israel | News by Country | Reuters http://bit.ly/nKGdOy

Looking to History to Understand Shalit Decision | The Jewish Exponent http://bit.ly/pACdHv

Jews who understood the love of Christ http://joelrosenberg.com/ezekiel_q13.asp

Palestinians plan other options if U.N. bid fails | Reuters http://reut.rs/obYyU7

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Mind Boggling Shalit Deal Shakes Middle East While Palestinians Continue UN Adventure

Hamas Frees Israeli Soldier as Prisoner Swap Begins - NYTimes.com http://nyti.ms/p0C2L9
   
Polls show overwhelming support for Schalit deal http://bit.ly/rrqwNk

US State Department 'concerned' over Israel prisoner exchange | The Australian http://bit.ly/p25bm0

Egypt TV's Schalit interview angers Israelis - CBS News http://bit.ly/n2sHFT

Palestinian UN bid moves step further in UN Security Council - Haaretz Daily Newspaper | Israel News http://bit.ly/n432AS

From the Mediterranean to the Hindu Kush: Rethinking the Region | STRATFOR http://bit.ly/r2sjGI

The Geopolitical Implications of Gilad Shalit's Release

Israel hates it when its soldiers are taken prisoner and would go to great lengths to work on their release or rescue. But is the 1 is to 1,000 recent prisoner exchange for Shalit too mind boggling even for Israelis. Stratfor this time discusses and analyzes the geopolitics of such a release and its repercussions fr the Middle East.

Friday, October 14, 2011

Israeli Soldiers: Turkey Wants Them Arrested While Hamas Would Like to Abduct Them

Turkey seeks Israeli arrests over flotilla raid - Ynetnews http://bit.ly/r7ZGHh

RodneyStack_me Rodney Stack RT @slkbrooke: Hamas pledges to snatch more Israelis until all 8,000 Palestinian terrorists freed | Debka http://bit.ly/nFMwa2

Sinai militias cut Egypt-Israel trade ties amid declining security http://debka.com/article/21373/

Egyptian Planes patrol Sinai without Israel’s consent | Christians United for Israel http://bit.ly/qGH2nY


Thursday, October 13, 2011

Israeli and Egyptian Relations - More Than Meets the Eye

In this video from Stratfor, analyst Reva Bhalla provides an interesting take into the recent disturbing pronouncement by the Egyptian government that it does not need Israeli approval to patrol the Sinai. While this maybe strong words, Stratfor explains that this could actually be a signal of increased cooperation between the two countries. However; such an analysis might be a rosy prospect still Stratfor warns that as Israel gets more isolated, this is also the time when the Jewish state are thinking of preemptive measures in case the situation turns for the worse.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Libya Still Hates Jews While Israel Sees New Hope and New Problems for Hostages

Cabinet approves Shalit deal - Israel News, Ynetnews http://bit.ly/nTwKp3

New charges levied against accused spy Ilan Grapel | JTA - Jewish & Israel News http://bit.ly/rp07g8

Post-Qaddafi, Jews still not welcome in Libya - World Watch - CBS News http://bit.ly/ne3i8V
 
New survey shows dissatisfaction among Israeli Jews | Ekklesia http://bit.ly/pVbm3O

Jordan king meets IAEA chief, backs nuclear-weapon-free zone in Mideast - Arab News http://bit.ly/q2cnbc

AFP: Israel hands over body of militant killed in 1976 http://bit.ly/mXvIoc

Abbas Loses Colombian Vote While Israel Tries to Repair Ties with Egypt

Israeli delegation in Egypt for security talks - Ynetnews http://bit.ly/oja1Ag

Barak apologizes for deaths of Egyptian officers - Israel News, Ynetnews http://bit.ly/nZONiR

Hamas: Foreigners must apply for Gaza visas  | ajc.com http://bit.ly/qu5Jbn

Israel accepts EU invitation to meet Palestinians http://reut.rs/oXGTE3

AFP: Abbas, Sarkozy to meet in Paris Friday http://bit.ly/qZavza

Colombia won't commit to Palestinian state vote - Forbes.com http://onforb.es/pvGL74

Friday, October 7, 2011

UNESCO Joins Israeli-Palestinian Conflict While Israel Warns Syria It Will Attack Lebanon

Palestinians near UNESCO membership | Reuters http://reut.rs/qXaBZZ

US warns UNESCO to stay out of Palestine debate - Forbes.com http://onforb.es/n5X9z8

THE DAILY STAR : Hamas official dismisses Abbas’ U.N. bid as ‘jump in the air’ http://bit.ly/oX9Q5f

Sky News: Turkey claims Israel nuclear threat http://bit.ly/nIUxjG

Israel to Assad: We Will Bomb Gaza, Whole of Lebanon if Tel Aviv Attacked - Naharnet http://bit.ly/rqLeEb

Egypt-Israel border crossing closed in anticipation of terrorist attack | Al-Masry Al-Youm: http://bit.ly/nvvJtx

Weasel Zippers » Poll: 63% Of Americans Want Obama To Be a Strong Supporter Of Israel, Only 39% Say He Is One… http://bit.ly/qsHWHr

Palestinians Taking to the Streets and Want Media Sympathy As Accusations Hurled Against Israel

Gazans take to streets in show of solidarity with striking prisoners   - Arab News http://bit.ly/p6u45V

Following criticism, IDF raises age for Palestinians to be tried as minors to 18 - Haaretz http://bit.ly/pYRt6H

Foreign Ministry employees support suspended colleague - Israel News, Ynetnews http://bit.ly/qDpWKM

AFP: Israel rejects claim it killed own soldiers in 2006 http://bit.ly/oqZrlG

Shin Bet: 2 Palestinians admit throwing rocks that killed Israeli Asher Palmer and infant son - Haaretz http://bit.ly/rjhwRK
 
Joseph’s Tomb vandalized with swastikas | JTA - Jewish & Israel News http://bit.ly/nvkAuK

AFP: Israel bars nuclear whistle-blower from emigrating: media http://bit.ly/nSNMV5