Archive for February 23rd, 2007
Israeli News Briefs
A UN report expected to come out soon states that close to 50% of palestinians suffer from malnutrition. That’s probably because the other 50% have used the aid to buy ammunition.
Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas is trying to improve his people’s plight, but has been set some unreasonable conditions.
After partying hard all night, the [...]
Quote of the Day
“If we show weakness in front of the enemy the expectations will increase but if we stand against them, because of this resistance, they will retreat.”
- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, vowing no weakness over international demands that Iran stop their nuclear work.
And this, my friends, shows the mindset of our enemies. Compromise is seen [...]
2007 JIB Awards – Full Steam Ahead
The Third Annual Jewish and Israeli Blog Awards are on their way. The dedicated organizers have already put together a spanking new website, and seem to be progressing along nicely.
But of course, as Bagel Blogger explains, help would be nice.
We have managed to gain some good corporate Sponsors, more are needed.
Each day we sail forward [...]
Ladies and Gentlemen, Our Defense Minister
That would be him on the right.
Update: I feel a caption contest coming on…
A Snip in Time Saves Lives
More proof of The Snip’s health benefits:
Scientists say conclusive data shows there is no question circumcision reduces men’s chances of catching HIV by up to 60 percent ‚Äî a finding experts are hailing as a major breakthrough in the fight against AIDS. The question now is how to put that fact to work to combat [...]
Separated at Birth
Looks like former Survivor contestant Jonny Fairplay was in Australia protesting Dick Cheney’s visit.
Misleading Headline of the Day
..comes courtesy of the AFP:
Israel gripped by Syria war fears
Yeah, right. Them and which army? (ok, that would be the Iranian one, but the question was rhetorical).
Trust me, Israel is not gripped by any such fears. But don’t take my word for it. Read the article to which the headline is attached, and you won’t [...]
