Archive for July, 2009

Victim of a Hoax?

You may recall a number of posts on this blog (such as this one) regarding a young lady called Mish Weiss, desperately in need of our prayers. It would not be an exaggeration to say I have prayed for her almost every day, as I am sure many of you have. And one reader of [...]

The Day In Israel: Wed July 22nd, 2009

Click refresh to see new updates during the day According to the latest military assessments, Hamas is very weak in the “West Bank” and is working mostly on surviving and retaining its capabilities for a future time. To this end, they have lowered their profile in the “West Bank” out of fear their men will [...]

Open Thread: Video Comments Edition

Consider this an invitation for you to submit video comments on any topic whatsoever. Simply go to post a comment, and click on post a video comment. Here’s the only example so far. Credits: Eldest daughter of Aussie Dave (presenter), Aussie Dave (camera, script writer).

The Day In Israel: Tues July 21st, 2009

Click refresh to see new updates during the day Jordanian authorities have started revoking the citizenship of thousands of palestinians living in Jordan to avoid a situation in which they would be “resettled” permanently in the kingdom. In other words, to avoid a situation in which Jordan served its intended purpose. Meanwhile, the condemnation from [...]

The Day In Israel: Mon July 20th, 2009

Click refresh to see new updates during the day The Prime Minister’s Office has ripped palestinian negotiator Saeb “Massacre” Erekat for meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki, saying it stands in stark contrast to the palestinian refusal to negotiate with the Netanyahu government. I say it is entirely consistent with Fatah’s true aim to [...]

The Day In Israel: Sun July 19th, 2009

Click refresh to see new updates during the day UNIFIL reportedly learned a few months ago about the cache of Katyusha rockets that exploded in the southern Lebanese village of Hirbet Salim last Tuesday, but did nothing. It has also come to light that UNIFIL troops were hurt by the Bir el-Salasel villagers who prevented [...]

The Day In Israel: Sat July 18th, 2009

Click refresh to see new updates during the day Shavua tov, my dear readers. Here’s the main news from the past day or so: Residents of the southern Lebanese village Bir el-Salasel prevented UN peacekeepers from searching an abandoned building near a suspected Hizbullah weapons depot that recently exploded. This follows another incident involving Lebanese [...]

Most Appropriate Name of the Day Award

..goes to this man (who would also win the award for Most Likely to Be the Product of Incest). Meanwhile, this woman was never in the running.

The Day In Israel: Fri July 17th, 2009

Click refresh to see new updates during the day Hungary’s extreme right have somehow gotten hold of our plans to take over their country. For some time now, spokespeople for Hungary’s extreme right have been arguing that Israel aims to “colonize” Hungary. As proof of this claim, the right often misinterprets an (unfortunate) quote by [...]

Israellycool Just Got Even Cooler

I’ve just installed some really cool features in the comments section, including the ability to record video comments, create polls, embed video, and share comments. So what are you waiting for?