Israeli Officials: ‘Friendly Fire Incident Proves Beirut Government Has Granted Hezbollah Total Freedom Of Action To Open Fire As It Deems Fit’ Hezbollah’s Downing Of Lebanese Chopper Indicates Volatility Of Situation Now That Beirut Has Sanctioned Hezbollah Attacks On Israel
General
Abie Nathan (1927-2008)
Peace activist Abie Nathan passed away at the age of 81
Georgia – Victim Of Realpolitik
Prof. Yehezkel Dror: ‘What Has Happened In Georgia Should Have Been Apparent To Anyone Who Is Not Blind’ ‘The U.S. Can Now Be Expected To Reconsider Its Decision To Station Missiles Around Russia’ ‘The Lesson For Israel Is In the Potential Use Of Force & Not Putting Trust In UN Resolutions And So Forth For Its Security’
GAZA, IRAN & OBAMA
Shabak Security Chief Diskin: ‘Hamas Has No Intention Of Ever Comprising With Israel’s Existence – They See It As Either Them Or Us’ ‘Israel Has Thrown Hamas A Lifeline By Agreeing To Tahadiya Cease-fire’
GORDON BROWN BERATES IRAN
British Prime Minister Brown:’Britain, U.S. and European Partners Stand Prepared To Impose Further Sanctions Against Iran’ ‘Totally Abhorrent That President Of Iran Threatens To Wipe Israel Off Map Of The Earth!’ ‘Peace With Palestinians Is Now Within Israel’s Grasp,You Must Seize The Opportunity’
ALL OUR ISRAELI SONS
Israel’s Resolve To Bring Home IDF Prisoners Dead Or Alive Weakens Bargaining Position But Serves As Source Of National Strength & Unity Hamas Demanding Release Of 300 Killers For Release Of Corporal Gilad Shalit Israel Reconsiders Its Prison Exchange Approach
Iranian Pre-Nuclear Threat
Iranian Official: ‘Iran Will Attack Tel Aviv & U.S. Fleet In the Gulf, If Israel Or U.S. Launch Raid On Iran’ Menashe Amir: ‘Iran’s Air Force & Navy Lack Military Capability To Inflict Serious Damage In The Gulf. Iran’s Missile Force Does Not Pose Serious Danger to Israel’ ‘Iranian Regime Fears Popular Uprising In Event Of Israeli Or U.S. Operation Against Nuclear Sites’
Iran – Masters of Diplomatic Deception
Menashe Amir: ‘Iran’s Latest Response Is Aimed Solely At Gaining Time For Nuclear Program Until U.S. Presidential Election’ ‘Iran Will Agree To Dialogue While Refusing To Give In On Its Uranium Enrichment Project’ ‘Iranians Want To Buy Not Only SA-20 Air Defense System From Russia, But Also More Advanced S-300’
Druze Guard Shot At Sarkozy Farewell
Family of the Druze guard refute claims that he killed himself
Sarkozy Slams Iran And Settlements
President Nicolas Sarkozy: ‘A Nuclear Iran Is Unacceptable’ ‘France Will Stand In The Way Of Those Trying To Destroy Israel’ ‘Israel Must Stop Settlement Building & Jerusalem Must also Be Capital Of Palestinian State’