Weekly Polls: Pre-Gaza Polls Give Right 66.5 Knesset Seats

Posted on: November 19th, 2012

The average of 2 polls published last week, Channel 2 and Jerusalem Post. The Post poll was conducted November 12-13 and the Channel 2 poll was published November 14.

Another ‘Code Red’ Siren Sounding in the Eshkol Regional Council

Posted on: November 19th, 2012

Residents are advised to take cover immediately.

The Morally Reprehensible ‘Iron Dome’ – Hamas’s Best Friend

Posted on: November 19th, 2012

Israel and the world have become one dysfunctional family, with the crazy member being the Gaza Palestinians.

Hamas Killed the Baby, Egyptian FM Kissed the Dead Baby, CNN Blamed Israel

Posted on: November 18th, 2012

CNN referred to Mahmoud as the "symbol of the war in Gaza." Egyptian Prime Minister Kandil told the cameras,"I saw the child who was martyred," and called on Israel to halt "the offensive." But there is one problem: Israel isn't responsible for Mahmoud Sadallah's death. Hamas is.

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UPDATE: Israeli attacked near Kiryat Arba Transported to Hadassah

Posted on: November 18th, 2012

Sunday's Update

VIDEO: IDF Takes Out Hamas Communication Center

Posted on: November 18th, 2012

Netanyahu OKs Fortified Daycare Centers Near Gaza

Posted on: November 18th, 2012

The Cabinet on Sunday unanimously approved an allocation of NIS 7.6 million in order to complete the financing of building protected daycare centers in communities with 0-7 kilometers from the Gaza Strip.

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The Very Impressive Iron Dome

Posted on: November 18th, 2012

Though the international community has been consistent in calling for Israel to stop defending itself from Gazan missile attacks by destroying missile launching sites and parties, Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense systems have gained respect and admiration worldwide, dependably annihilating rockets on their way to targets in Israeli residential areas.

Lame Terrorist Videos Make Tel-Avivians Less Worried About Being “Oudroub”ed.

Posted on: November 18th, 2012

Two videos meant to strike fear in the hearts of Israelis have been met with snickering and mockery, with YouTube followers eager for an up-cropping of spoofs in response.

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As Horrific Images Outrage the Globe, Israeli Ambassador Explains Cynical Goals

Posted on: November 18th, 2012

In an interview with PBS NewsHour's Ray Suarez, Israel Ambassador to the United States Michael Oren explained the explosion of images circulating around the world, allegedly showing dead Gazan children "targeted" by Israeli air strikes.

Gaza Op Likely to Continue for Weeks, not Days

Posted on: November 18th, 2012

I can’t see any way to complete the operation against Hamas without a ground invasion.

A Ceasefire Could Be Imminent

Posted on: November 18th, 2012

Despite the possibility of disappointing an Israeli populace eager for a massive blow to Hamas, Netanyahu might prefer the less costly ceasefire.

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Saturday Night Updates: IDF Pounding Gaza, Shooting Attack from Syria

Posted on: November 17th, 2012

1:02 AM (Sunday) IDF Radio reports that for the past hour, the IDF has been pounding away at terror targets in Gaza. The past few hours have been quieter than usual…and only a few rockets fired at Israel. 12:52 AM This evening, IDF Homefront command installed additional sirens in Herziliya due to the escalation down south. 12:39 [...]

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Too Many IDF Reservists

Posted on: November 17th, 2012

While the IDF has authorized the call up of up to 75,000 reservists, over 100,000 reservists have asked to serve in Operation Amud Anan.

Hamas Won’t Let Foreign Nationals Exit Gaza

Posted on: November 17th, 2012

Hamas is not allowing at least 22 foreign nationals who wish to exit the Gaza Strip for Israel to do so.

What To Do In Case of Rocket Attack

Posted on: November 17th, 2012

This graphic illustrates what you need to do if a rocket siren goes off in your area.

Rockets on Gush Etzion – A Personal Story

Posted on: November 17th, 2012

We were walking to shul on Friday night when the siren went off. I had to quickly decide which was closer, running to shul, or running home...

Video: The Fajr 5 Long Range Missile

Posted on: November 17th, 2012

This rocket is as big as a telephone poll, has a range of 75 km., and could reach Tel Aviv and most of central Israel. But the Fajr-5 can be moved through the smuggling tunnels to Gaza only if broken down into 8-10 sections and then reassembled on the other end. The Fajr-5 carries a [...]

Gush Etzion Hit

Posted on: November 17th, 2012

On Friday evening two rockets hit the Gush Etzion area, south of Jerusalem. Residents were on their way to synagogue on Friday night, when the sirens went off. A short time later 2 rockets hit in the Gush Etzion area. No injuries or damage were reported from those strikes.

Chinese Lanterns In The Sukkah

Posted on: November 16th, 2012

A Hong Kong symphony of sounds fills the air as local laborers shout across the shul courtyard in Cantonese while tossing bamboo in a pile for the sukkah: Filipino maids chatter in Tagalog hovering over the children in their charge, the radio of the Nepalese gurkhas, the Synagogue security, crackles and jackhammers provide the background music. The thick air and humidity within the walls of the partially constructed bamboo sukkah sharply contrasts with the crisp fall air of Sukkot in the northeastern corridor of the United States, where the sukkahs of my childhood were laden with dried fruit and autumn color. Dozens of colorful miniature Chinese paper lanterns dangle from the sukkah and here replace the burnt orange and golden gourds of autumn.