Archive for April 18th, 2004

Did This Really Happen?

This is already relatively old news, but interesting nonetheless. Besides, I am sure not all of you are aware of it. The Council on American-Islamic Relations have issued the following news brief: Muslim advocacy group Monday urged Pentagon officials to investigate an Internet picture, which it says is tarnishing the U.S. image among Muslims. The [...]

Pro-Israel Sheikh

The Jerusalem Post has this fascinating interview with Sheikh Abdul Hadi Palazzi, a staunch supporter of Israel who opposes the creation of a PLO Arab state. Sheikh Abdul Hadi Palazzi is emerging as an unlikely voice of moderation in Islam A few years back, Sheikh Abdul Hadi Palazzi, the secretary-general of the Italian Muslim Association, [...]

Recent Rantisi Rants

Here are some Rantisi quotes, which should underscore that the only timing issue with his killing is “why not sooner?” “We knew that Bush is the enemy of God, the enemy of Islam and Muslims. America declared war against God. Sharon declared war against God and God declared war against America, Bush and Sharon. … [...]

RIP (Rantisi in Pieces)

As promised, more on the Tomahawk-induced incineration of Hamas leader Rant-easy. Here are some random observations: This is most definitely the right approach to take with Hamas, and will no doubt weaken them. In fact, there are already signs of a weakened resolve. For instance, they are now afraid to name Rant-easy’s successor. Furthermore, after [...]

Another One Bites The Dust

Big news here from Israel – Hamas leader Rantisi has learned the hard way that when it comes to the IDF, you can run but you can’t hide. And like in the case of his predecessor Sheikh Yassin, we proved that if at first you don’t succeed, try again. There is currently much being discussed [...]

Ha’aretz Does The Dirty on Me

A few weeks ago, a reporter by the name of “S” emailed me, requesting an interview about my blog for a story she was writing. After replying that this was totally fine with me and providing her with my phone number, she called me to arrange a time to talk on the phone – Wednesday [...]