Separated at Birth
This is a picture of Egypt’s intelligence chief Omar Suleiman (L) and Israeli Defense minister Shaul Mofaz. If you give Mofaz a moustache and platform shoes, those two will practically look like twins.
Archive for August, 2005
New Israellycool Podcast Website
Introducing the all new Israellycool Podcast site: http://israellycool.libsyn.org/ As you can see, I have added pictures to the podcast entries, and added more show-related links. I have also gone back and improved the sound quality of some of the previous podcasts, especially the infamous show #3. I am in the process of purchasing [...]
Aug 31, 2005 | 0 comments | View Post
Hurricanes and Cyclones
Condolences to all of those affected in one way or another by the devastating hurricane that has hit parts of the US, leaving at least 58 deaths in its wake so far. I personally know what it is like to experience a strong hurricane (although in Australia, we call them cyclones). Back in late [...]
Aug 30, 2005 | 0 comments | View Post
Separated at Birth
Looking at the photo of the Fatah members in training, I couldn’t help but think that the guy in the middle looks a lot like golf champion Tiger Woods. I hope that when it comes to these Fatah terrorists, the IDF gets more than a hole in one. I would suggest a machine [...]
Aug 30, 2005 | 0 comments | View Post
Instant Lanche
There’s a new Israeli blogger on the scene and I didn’t even find out about her via the usual introductory email. Rather, after 3 instalanches within the first few weeks of her blogging existence, and I’m not the only one to have noticed her arrival. Welcome Gloria, and I hope you enjoy the new [...]
Aug 30, 2005 | 2 comments | View Post
Dishonest Broker
European Union foreign policy chief Javier Solana talks to reporters about the benefits of Israel’s disengagement from Gaza. “You see? The Israelis have left Gaza and now the people are celebrating. It especially brings me a great deal of satisfaction when I see the children out on the streets playing games. Take for example [...]
Want to Host This Year’s JIBs?
Earlier this year, I created the very first JIB (Jewish and Israeli blog) Awards, designed as a fun way to give Jewish, Israeli, and pro-Israel blogs more exposure. From my perspective, the JIBs were an unqualified success, with most, if not all, nominated blogs appearing on the radar of other blogs, and everyone involved having [...]
Aug 29, 2005 | 0 comments | View Post
What Happens When Most of the Budget Consists of Military Spending
It is no secret that here in Israel, the police have had to implement cost-cutting measures. Israellycool reader and real life friend Josh has sent some proof of these measures. Remember, this is not photoshopped!
Aug 28, 2005 | 3 comments | View Post
The View from Here Meets Israellycool
We already knew that The View from Here is really cool. Now it is Israellycool! Have no idea what I’m talking about. Check it out here.
Aug 28, 2005 | 0 comments | View Post
Israellycool on Shire Network News
I was asked by blogger, podcaster, and mate “Tom Paine,” of Silent Running fame, to represent the “anti-disengagement” view on his latest Shire Network News podcast. You can hear the full interview here.
Aug 28, 2005 | 0 comments | View Post
