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Thursday, January 12, 2017
Fwd: ZOA on THE FACTS: UN Resolution 2334 and It's Lies about Israel
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Fwd: From Israel by Arlene Kushner: Standing Tall with Tears on terror arrack that killed 4 Soldiers, ramificatioms of Azariya case, Moving the US Embassy to Jerusalem
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January 11, 2017"Standing Tall with Tears"Look for these postings to come soon – in similar format – from a new blog, rather than my gmail address; this will allow me more effective transmission.~~~~~~~~~~The four soldiers who were killed in the terrorist truck ramming on Sunday have been named:Lieutenant Yael Yekutiel (20) of GivatayimCourtesyCadet Shir Hajaj (22) of Maaleh AdumimCadet Shira Tzur (20) from HaifaCourtesyCadet Erez Orbach (20) from Alon ShvutCredit: OnlysimchasErez Orbach and Shira Tzur had joint Israeli-American citizenship.All four were buried on Monday, in separate funerals. May their memories be for a blessing.~~~~~~~~~~Every one of these terrorist murders, every innocent life that is taken in an act of hatred, is a tragedy. What I have observed, time after time, is that those who are destroyed in these terrorist acts are often special people.Erez Orbach, for example, studied in Neve Shmuel Yeshiva in Efrat, then continued his studies in a Hesder yeshiva (combining study and army service). Because of medical problems, he was exempt from army service, but didn't accept that. He fought for the right to serve, and made his way into officers' training school.~~~~~~~~~~A volunteer from ZAKA – an organization of selfless individuals who deal with bodies of the deceased, particularly those murdered in terror attacks – wrote a piece, anonymously, for the JPost on Tuesday. He was at the scene at Armon Hanatziv on Sunday - gathering the belongings of those who had been attacked, helping to determine which items belonged to which victims. And he said this:"I was working alongside a close friend. Together we had attended countless grim scenes, but nothing prepared us for what happened next. As we assisted the forensic officer and army representative in identifying the body of a young officer, we heard the victim's phone ring. On the screen are the words: Dad is calling...Dad is calling...Dad is calling..."We held the phone as if frozen. We four have a lot of experience in handling disasters, but we fail to function."Dear pure and holy one, heaven bound, your father is looking for you, calling you endlessly. He still does not know that your Father in heaven has accepted you with a loving embrace."May your memory be for a blessing."~~~~~~~~~~This act of terror has been termed a "lone wolf" act, as it was thought to not have been done under the tutelage of a group such as Hamas. But an unknown Palestinian Arab group known as "the martyr of Baha Alyan collective" is claiming responsibility and saying the terrorist was part of their group; they are threatening more attacks. Baha Alyan was himself a terrorist (naturally).Whether the terrorist belonged to that collective or not, it seems clear his act was not spontaneous – he didn't just jump into his truck and decide to run over people. For members of his family are suspected of having known in advance what he planned. Several family members were taken into custody because it is thought they knew and yet failed to report his intentions. I believe his father has been released but his brothers are still being held.This is frequently the case: the sentiments of the terrorist are shared by family members. His sister called what he did a "most beautiful martyrdom," for which she thanked Allah.The terrorist's body will be buried, and not returned to his family for a funeral. Their home will be quickly destroyed. What I'd like to see – and will not – is that all of his family, all who knew of and condoned his act, would be sent far far away.~~~~~~~~~~The behavior of the terrorist can be traced to multiple malign influences. Prime Minister Netanyahu suggested at the scene of the attack that the terrorist appeared to be an admirer of ISIS, and suggested the attack was similar to some of the recent attacks seen in Europe.And we should not, ever, ignore the pervasive influence of the Palestinian Authority via its constant incitement. Very properly, Deputy Defense Minister Tzipi Hotovely fingered the PA education system. But let us not ignore statements by Mahmoud Abbas (our "partner for peace.") Most recently, he has made threats with regard to president-elect Trump's promise to move the US embassy to Jerusalem, saying it would cause a "new violent uprising."Yet it is not just Abbas – from whom I expect such statements - who has been saying this: It is also Secretary of State John Kerry, who said in a CBS interview:"You'd have an explosion, an absolute explosion in the region, not just in the West Bank and perhaps even in Israel itself, but throughout the region. The Arab world has enormous interest in the Haram al-Sharif, as it is called, the Temple Mount, the Dome, and it is a holy site for the Arab world."http://www.jpost.com/Diaspora/Kerry-warns-of-an-explosion- of-violence-with-Trump- embassy-move-477736 ~~~~~~~~~~I will come back to the matter of moving the US embassy to western Jerusalem below. What I ask here is why Kerry posits this as a concern for the Arab world, with its presumed devotion to the Temple Mount. For the Mount is in eastern Jerusalem, while, according to the "two state solution," western Jerusalem, which is where the embassy would be, is supposed to remain in Israeli hands.With this statement, he sets up a problem where none should exist even from his distorted two state perspective. Put more directly: Kerry is an inciter. He's condoning violence by Arabs, justifying it. Hoping, of course, to discourage Trump from his promise. Were he truly a diplomat seeking peace, he would have warned the Arab world that under no circumstances would violence be sanctioned. But we know that this is not what he is. He is a vile man, and we'll be as happy to say goodbye to him as to Obama on the 20th.~~~~~~~~~~I want to return to the issue of soldiers who may be reluctant to shoot for fear of repercussions. That question was raised with regard to the terror attack on Sunday. When I last reported, guide Ethan Rond, who was the first to shoot at the terrorist, claimed that the soldiers had hesitation about firing, and the IDF was about to do an investigation.The IDF has since reported that some of the soldiers did fire, and Rond says he was apparently mistaken. I stand corrected then, as this new information has come available.~~~~~~~~~~And yet, I am not satisfied that this resolves the issue on a broader scale: that there is never hesitation on the part of soldiers to shoot – hesitation that might put them at risk.I do not want to link this possible hesitation only to the Azariya case – although I pointed out the ironic juxtaposition of the two situations in my last post.During testimony given by Maj.-Gen. (res.) Uzi Dayan at the Azariya trial, he "expressed heavy concern that this case is harming the IDF every day it continues and harming future soldiers' ability to defend themselves and to know how to act." (emphasis added)Credit: 1.bpHis words, spoken before the court ruling, should not be taken lightly. What I have learned now, after that ruling, is that many soldiers feel enraged, and that there are soldiers who, in response to what happened to Azariya, are hesitant to shoot.~~~~~~~~~~A platoon commander, a first sergeant in the field, with whom I spoke this week, referred to "ivory tower thinking" on the part of higher ups who make the rules.There are two factors that are not sufficiently considered, as he sees it: 1) that sometimes the soldier is an 18 year old, and immature, and 2) that there is insufficient time to make a considered decision. There might be three seconds in which to either shoot or die. Yet those who judge these situations do not take these matters into consideration adequately.There are rules as to when a soldier can shoot, and when he can shoot to kill. In the latter case, only when the situation is life threatening. But making that determination can be complex: An Arab holding a Molotov cocktail in his hand isn't life threatening? He only becomes life threatening when he raises his arm to throw it? Or how about rock throwing, which can be lethal, especially when aimed at cars? It is not necessarily seen as such, and defining the risk can be tricky.As soon as a soldier shoots someone, a process is begun, and the perception is that the higher-ups are very stringent in how they assess a situation. Some soldiers prefer not to shoot rather than be embroiled in an investigative process.Shleifstein39@gmail.com~~~~~~~~~~I would never suggest that there should be no rules on when shooting is permitted, or that there should never be an investigation. What I do see is that the soldier in the field who operates in good faith under difficult circumstances needs to know that the system has his back. That he - and not world opinion as manipulated by leftist media - is the first priority. That "purity of arms" is a flawed policy, one that is manipulated by Palestinian Arabs who are up to no good and are well aware of the constraints on the soldiers.See this Arutz Sheva article on the subject from two years ago:~~~~~~~~~~Returning to the issue of moving the US Embassy to western Jerusalem, two contradictory reports have surfaced:One says (emphasis added):"The incoming Trump administration plans to move ahead with its plans to move the US embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem regardless of criticism from Arab nations, CNN reported Monday.
"According to the report, US President-elect Donald Trump's team has informed regional allies of the plans."And the second (emphasis added):David Friedman, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for the post of Ambassador to Israel, may work out of Jerusalem while the US embassy remains in Tel Aviv, according to a report by Channel 2...According to the report by Channel 2, the Trump Administration has decided, after extensive talks with all parties, to implement a compromise solution.
Under the proposed compromise, incoming Ambassador David Friedman would take up residence near the American Consulate in Jerusalem and work there, while the US embassy remained in Tel Aviv. This would be an unusual step, as Ambassadors normally live in proximity to their embassies.
~~~~~~~~~~We will have to sit tight and see how this plays out. It would truly be a pity if threats of violence affected Trump's decision – it would set a very negative tone. This is how the Arabs consistently play it (on the Temple Mount, for example), and it is beyond infuriating - infuriating, actually, that authorities are cowed by the threats. David Friedman has a home here in Jerusalem already but might require one closer to the Consulate. He has indicated a desire to work in Jerusalem as ambassador.The American Consulate that is referred to above is in Talpiot.credit: WikimapiaIt is on a property that is quite big and could readily accommodate a second building to be utilized as embassy; rumor has it that this is where it would be placed. If this turns out to be the case, Friedman would require residence near the embassy anyway. It is possible, we do not know, that the transition would be done in stages. For the ambassador to operate out of Jerusalem already confers upon Jerusalem a recognition that is a departure from previous US policy.~~~~~~~~~~There are other things that might be done quickly by the Trump administration that would positively alter a very troubling American status quo.At present, the State Department refuses to acknowledge Jerusalem as part of Israel in official documents. Thus, for example, all babies born of American parents in hospitals in Jerusalem receive American birth certificates that indicate place of birth is "Jerusalem," with no country mentioned. Similarly, I've had to renew my American passport since living here, and it indicates that it was renewed in "Jerusalem." A simple order would change this.~~~~~~~~~~And then there is the disturbing fact that there are actually two American consulates in Jerusalem. The one described above does normal consular work; this is where I went to renew my passport. The "other" consulate is on Agron Street, near the center of town.Credit: wikipediaThis consulate is a diplomatic mission that actually functions as an embassy to the PA. This is because the US, thankfully, does not recognize the PA as a nation in which it can locate a full embassy. Consulates normally are satellites of an embassy and work under the jurisdiction of that embassy – report to the embassy. This consulate does not. It does not report to the US Embassy in Tel Aviv, but operates independently and reports directly to the State Department.It is actually quite startling. Here is an office of the US located in Jerusalem, and it does not utilize Hebrew – only English and Arabic. (I've met with people in this consulate, and have seen their business cards.)An order should go out from the president, or the State Department, that forthwith this consulate must report to the US Embassy to Israel.(With thanks to my Legal Grounds co-chair, Jeff Daube, on these suggestions for quick action.)~~~~~~~~~~Please see and broadly share "Kill the Two State Solution," by the brilliant Daniel Greenfield, writing as Sultan Knish (emphasis added)."The two-state solution, a perverse euphemism for carving an Islamic terror state out of the land of Israel and the living flesh of her people, is in trouble..."The two-state solution is a zombie. It can't be dead because it never lived. It was a rotting shambling corpse of a diplomatic process. If you stood downwind of the proceedings, it looked alive.
"Up close there was only blood and death..."The problem that the two-state solution was solving was the Jewish Problem; the existence of Israel..."The two-state solution didn't end the violence. It turned it up to eleven. It didn't even create a Palestinian state. But it did a moderately decent job of solving the Jewish Problem by killing Jews.
"It killed thousands of them. It filled cemeteries, ethnically cleansed towns and villages, and brought war to Jerusalem and Tel Aviv for the first time in a generation. It turned terror from an aberration into a routine. It made death into a way of life for the Muslim population controlled by the terrorists and the Jewish population targeted by them. It endangered the existence of Israel for the first time since 1973.
"The two-state solution isn't dead. It is death.
"The 'solution' has turned children into orphans and left parents weeping at the graves of their daughters. It has sown hilltops with dragon's teeth of rockets and sent cities fleeing to bomb shelters. It has ushered in an endless age of wars against terrorists who can't be utterly defeated because that would destroy the two-state solution."
~~~~~~~~~~How painfully, horrifically true this is. Israelis who were here before Oslo (I was not) talk about how much kinder and better relations with the Arabs were – before the terrorists were brought from Tunisia to forge "peace." Time and again I have observed, with a sense close to despair, the ways in which our government has stepped back from the really tough action required because it was thought we had to show the world (because the world "demanded") conciliation and concessions for "peace."This must stop. Now.We may be headed towards better times at last, if the good people refuse to cave to threats. Which is why I pray that Trump will set the tone and refuse to cave on the embassy relocation.Credit: thelonelytraveler~~~~~~~~~~© Arlene Kushner. This material is produced by Arlene Kushner, functioning as an independent journalist. Permission is granted for it to be reproduced only with proper attribution.
If it is reproduced and emphasis is added, the fact that it has been added must be noted.See my website at www.arlenefromisrael.info Contact Arlene at akushner18@gmail.comThis material is transmitted by Arlene only to persons who have requested it or agreed to receive it. If you are on the list and wish to be removed, contact Arlene and include your name in the text of the message.
Fwd: President-Elect Trump's Press Conference my Mike Huckabee a breath of fresh air! I read his newsletter and want to Praise G-d!
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In Hebrew, a conflict of interest is referred to as being Nogea BaDavar
It is important to build into the system, something that can ensure that decisions are not rendered based on personal gain but rather based on merit and public benefit.
We are all Nogea BaDavar, and we all have our conflicts of interests.
It takes an objective independent review of policy known as Bakara in Hebrew, which translates into quality control to determine if the policies are indeed for public benefit rather than personal gain. In addition, Bakara, independent review and evaluation take into account the considerations of objective parties.
When we minimize the conflict of interest we open the door for wise and just decision making. In this environment raises and promotions are based on merit.
By separating himself from the running of his company, Trump and his daughter and son in law are setting the groundwork for the government to run according to the best interests of the people and not their personal pocketbooks.
I applaud the Trump elect administration for this fantastic precedent.
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| The message you have just received was delivered by Mike Huckabee and includes a message from Huck PAC, his political action committee. Robin, Like President-elect Trump or not, you have to give him credit: he's a genius at trolling the media. He called a press conference today, and reporters no doubt arrived raring to go after him on the Russian issue (and the latest ridiculous non-issue) and his alleged financial conflicts of interest. Instead, he quickly dispensed with the tax and Russian questions (also deftly disarming the reporters by praising the professionalism of those who debunked the latest sordid tale and telling them his estimation of them had gone up). Then he immediately introduced an attorney to explain how he is going beyond legal requirements in turning over his business to his sons and completely separating himself and his daughter Ivanka from all business decisions. It was even illustrated with a table piled high with a mountain of folders full of legal documents that not only served to illustrate the immense gravity of the separation but also implicitly mocked the reporters, practically daring them, "Go ahead, read all this and try to find something shady!" I think maybe part of the reason why people in show business hate Trump so much is jealousy. He is so much better at theatrical staging than they are. Sincerely, Mike Huckabee ------Message from Huck PAC:HUCK PAC NEEDS FINANCIAL HELP: Support conservative Republicans in 2017 and beyond. Help us raise $15,000 by January 31 by chipping in $5 today.CONTRIBUTE HERE |
And in case you missed these:Laugh To Keep From CryingBy Mike HuckabeeOne of those "laugh to keep from crying" stories: Sen. Jeff Flake has released his annual "Wastebook" on frivolous government spending, this one subtitled "PORKemon Go!" Among the top 50 examples of how the feds blew your tax money in 2016: $5 million to Brown University to study whether fraternity members drink and smoke more than other students… $200 million in improvements to an airport with only one airline… $1.5 million to the National Science Foundation to put a fish on a treadmill… And a real bargain: it took the NSA only $300,000 to conclude that girls play with Barbie dolls more than boys do. Here's another scientific fact: Barbie has a hollow head, just like the people handing out a lot of government grants. |
Senator Cruz Deserves Credit For This...By Mike HuckabeeI've had my differences with Sen. Ted Cruz, but give him credit: he gutted the posturing Democrats who were attacking Jeff Sessions as if they were a boatload of tuna. After listening to them hector Sessions for hours about whether he could be trusted as Attorney General to rigorously enforce all the laws they approve of (LGBT rights laws, abortion laws, etc.), Cruz facetiously hailed the long-overdue return of respect for the rule of law, listing all the Obama DOJ's politically-motivated ignoring of laws through which those same Senate Democrats had remained as silent as statues for eight years. It was a perfect expose of their rank hypocrisy, and Sessions' response to Cruz's follow-up question was perfect. Americans might have to elect nothing but Republicans from now on, because it's only when Republicans are in power that the rule of law and Constitutional limits on power matter, reporters again start acting as watchdogs instead of lapdogs, and the media suddenly rediscover wounded veterans, the homeless and the national debt. ------Message from Huck PAC:HUCK PAC NEEDS FINANCIAL HELP: Support conservative Republicans in 2017 and beyond. Help us raise $15,000 by January 31 by chipping in $5 today.CONTRIBUTE HERE |
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