Tag: "UN"

Historical Breakthrough?

The UN has passed a resolution condemning anti-Semitism, in what Israeli officials describe as a “historical breakthrough.” Here’s more on the text of the resolution: In the resolution, the Third Committee of the U.N. General Assembly said it “recognizes with deep concern the overall rise in instances of intolerance and violence directed against members of [...]

Subtle Message

If I was to ever visit the UN headquarters in New York, and happened to be carrying a couple of spare pumpkins and some clothing…     (Photo courtesy of AP)

Laudable Versus Laughable

In the wake of Israeli admissions that perhaps the object may have been a stretcher, Ha’aretz unleashes its attack dogs: The State of Israel, via the Israel Defense Forces, the intelligence community and the Foreign Ministry, and with the encouragement of the prime and defense ministers, has become entangled in and embarrassed by the affair [...]

UNRWA Job Advertisement

Here at UNRWA, we seek dedicated and committed personnel to help with our operations.   Are you good with children?     (Reuters)   Familiar with using the latest in medical equipment?     (AP)   …including stretchers..     (Reuters)   Capable of concentrating for long periods of time?     (AFP)   Poised? [...]

The UNdoing of UNRWA?

So the question remains: is it a Kassam rocket or a mere stretcher?   I have explained why I believe it is, indeed, a Kassam. But at the end of the day, it really doesn’t matter a great deal. Sure, if it is shown to be a stretcher, then Israel has some egg to wipe [...]

More on UNRWA Ambulance Controversy

In the wake of Israel’s allegations that terrorists loaded a Kassam missile on to an UNRWA ambulance, UNRWA hasn’t just responded defensively. They have gone on the offensive. “We want an apology from the Israelis, because we didn’t commit any wrongdoing,” said Lionel Brisson, UNRWA director of operations.   UN workers do not carry weapons [...]

Spot the Difference

Which picture contains the stretcher, and which ones contains the Kassam rocket?     Note: If your name is Peter Hansen, try again. 

UNRWA Complicity in Terror

IDF cameras have caught PLO Arab terrorists doing the inconceivable – loading what appears to be a Kassam rocket into a UN ambulance. As a result of this damning evidence, Israel is demanding the resignation of Peter Hansen, the commissioner-general of UNRWA in Gaza, and a known hater of Israel.   In response, this is [...]