
Nothing
Settled About Settlements
By
Chuck Chriss
There
is a world-wide consensus that Israel’s so-called "settlements"
are a bad idea. Here are some typical quotes, clipped from the news
in the last few days:
"[Settlement
activity] severely undermined Palestinian trust and hope. It preempts
and prejudges the outcome of negotiations and in doing so cripples
chances for real peace and security. The US has long opposed settlement
activity, and, consistent with the report of the Mitchell Committee,
settlement activity must stop." (US Ambassador Daniel Kurtzer,
reported in Jerusalem Post, 12-4-02) (Full
Story)
"We
shall knock on heaven’s doors with the skulls of Jews" – Hamas
By
Itamar Marcus
The
Palestinians have reported that recent talks between the Palestinian
Authority and the Hamas have led to a strengthening of cooperation.
Indeed numerous terrorist attacks have been executed by joint Hamas
– PA terror teams. Given the increased PA cooperation, the political
messages of the Hamas take on greater significance. (Full
Story)
Follow
the Money
by
Chuck Chriss
On the Palestine
Facts website, JIA has a page titled “What is known about the PLO’s
finances?” The facts show that the PLO, and the Palestinian Authority
that evolved from it, have reaped the rewards of terrorism in the
form of literally billions of dollars in assets plus a cash flow
estimated to be 1.5 to 2 billion dollars per year. This enormous
financial empire provides ample resources for Arafat’s continuing
control of the Palestinian terror/security forces and hence his
unshakable grip on power. The money and the absolute control it
has bought for Arafat have also spawned corruption on a vast scale,
as documented on the page titled What about corruption in the Palestinian
Authority in the territories they control? (Full
Story)
Memorial
Farm Splits Unity Government
DEBKAfile
Special Report–The stormy controversy that erupted over a
Jewish farm set up near Nablus in memory of Gilead Zar, who died
in a terror attack on a West Bank road, bares once again the deep
seam running down the middle of Ariel Sharon’s national unity
government. This seam the prime minister consistently papers over
at whatever cost to national assets and his credibility as a consensual
leader. This time might be harder than usual, although, if Sharon
runs true to form, he will tuck this crisis too out of sight. (Full
Story)
Israel
doesn’t follow UN resolutions, so why attack Iraq?
by
Chuck Chriss
That question
is being heard frequently during the debate on US policy and plans
against Iraq. The full question seeks to know why the US supports
Israel with aid and military cooperation and the US does not condemn
Israeli "violations of international law". Yet the US
wants to attack Iraq for such violations. If both countries are
in violation of UN resolutions, what is the difference?
The
real agenda with such questions is to try to focus attention on
Israel’s alleged "violations of international law" and
to undermine US support for Israel. The answer requires a review
of what UN resolutions have been passed on the subject of Israel
and its neighbors, what is their actual content, and what have been
the actions of the parties involved, not just Israel? (Full
Story)
Be
Wary of Deadly Coral Snake Posing as Harmless Skipjack Snakes
The
Oslo Architects, Department of State officials, the U.N., the New
York Times, the Washington Post and human rights activists have
heralded Dr. Sari Nusseibeh, a key PLO operative and the President
of Al-Quds University, as a man of peace. Really?!
IN A JANUARY 21, 2001 LETTER TO SADDAM
HUSSEIN, NUSSEIBEH WROTE: "In the name of Al-Quds University…
allow me to express the admiration of the Palestinians for your
honorable positions… You represent the vanguard of steadfastness…
We, in Jerusalem, are inspired by you… We are proud to belong
to a nation, which considers you a symbol of resistance and a symbol
of its greatness… We are certain of your support…" Ten
years earlier, DURING THE 1991 GULF WAR, NUSSEIBEH WAS ARRESTED
BY ISRAEL’S POLICE FOR COLLABORATING WITH SADDAM, in an attempt
to improve the accuracy of Saddam’s Squad missiles fired at Israel.
(Full Story)
NCSJ
Lauds President’s Focus On Religious Rights
NCSJ
expressed its appreciation today to President George W. Bush for
emphasizing religious freedom during his visits to Moscow and St.
Petersburg. According to Russian Jewish Congress President Yevgeny
Satanovsky, the President was very warm and friendly during his
one-hour visit to the historic Grand Choral Synagogue in St. Petersburg
earlier today.
Following
his meeting with leadership of diverse Jewish community organizations,
President Bush noted: "And one of my strong beliefs is that
people should be free to worship, and I’m pleased that that’s taking
place here in Russia. It’s important for this country that religious
freedom flourish and there be tolerance of all faiths." (Full
Story)
Jerusalem
Still Doesn’t Get It!
By
Yoram Ettinger
ISRAEL: President
Bush and his administration have outflanked Israel from the right
in
their hawkish battle against terrorism. During his March 30, 2002
press conference in Crawford Texas, the President repeated five
times his support of "Israel’s right to defend itself,"
refraining from any explicit or implicit arm-twisting of Israel.
In fact, for the first time since Sept. 11, 2001, he has publicly
lumped together the US war on Islamic terrorism and Israel’s war
on Palestinian terrorism. (Full
Story)
President
Bush’s Valiant Battle Against Terrorism
By
Yoram Ettinger
This week portion
of the Torah (beginning of Exodus) features Moses and the Burning
Bush. IT IS RELEVANT TO PRESIDENT BUSH’S VALIANT BATTLE AGAINST
ISLAMIC TERRORISM. I recall that President George W. Bush was greeted,
at his Austin United Methodist Church, upon winning the Nov. 2000
election, by his friend, Pastor Michael Craig. Pastor Craig employed
the metaphor of Moses: We’ve just crossed the Sea; we’re following
you to The Mountain, and together we shall reach The Promised Land.
(Full Story)
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