tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522367922675863567.comments2023-09-07T09:24:41.248-04:00NYC Jewish-Related EventsAbeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17766084111747419582noreply@blogger.comBlogger176125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522367922675863567.post-9018358120133681392010-05-04T15:06:21.466-04:002010-05-04T15:06:21.466-04:00Excellent review.
A media panel needs specific ne...Excellent review. <br />A media panel needs specific news items to comment on; otherwise its simply a bunch of talking heads with journalistic credentials; Gorenberg didn't pick this upAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522367922675863567.post-11810982513552991742009-11-11T03:58:14.274-05:002009-11-11T03:58:14.274-05:00If arabs want peace they will stop hateing Isreal
...If arabs want peace they will stop hateing Isreal<br />and work with thier own people peacefullyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522367922675863567.post-74362630126359705272009-10-16T15:30:18.653-04:002009-10-16T15:30:18.653-04:00The problem is that, rhetoric aside, Carter advoca...The problem is that, rhetoric aside, Carter advocates the same things as KadimaDan - Israeli Uncensored Newshttp://samsonblinded.org/newsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522367922675863567.post-41987603242771164162009-06-22T10:15:46.349-04:002009-06-22T10:15:46.349-04:00Funny, almost, that Russia is playing the sphere-o...Funny, almost, that Russia is playing the sphere-of-influence-diplomacy game much as it did during the Cold War while the United States has significantly backed off our traditionally pro-democracy worldview. (I'm an isolationist at heart but if we want to act the part of world superpower, we'd sure as hell better do it right.)DGnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522367922675863567.post-74002816002928274172009-06-08T10:55:02.160-04:002009-06-08T10:55:02.160-04:00Good possible step in the right direction for the ...Good possible step in the right direction for the Times. A more nuanced view is that the divisions within Palestinian society are centered more on which party's resistance to Israel is more pragmatic, not whether or not to end the conflict w/ Israel.<br /><br />Does nobody pay attention to Palestinian society?Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03700602424070503155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522367922675863567.post-45647849653785930902009-06-08T10:51:02.199-04:002009-06-08T10:51:02.199-04:00Well said. Organized and systematic Palestinian te...Well said. Organized and systematic Palestinian terrorism precedes Israel's independence.<br /><br />It's important to note what Bronner may be doing here, setting up the Israeli argument illogical: We (Israel) build settlements. The Palestinians then resort to terrorism. But the settlements protect us against that terrorism, so the settlements have value.<br /><br />Sounds pretty stupid, doesn't it? Especially if Bronner's chronology is to be believed.Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03700602424070503155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522367922675863567.post-15271536685749601522009-06-02T09:23:48.491-04:002009-06-02T09:23:48.491-04:00I think what needs analysis is the Times' phraseol...I think what needs analysis is the Times' phraseology. Here, does "any expansion of Israeli settlements" refer to building new homes in existing settlements without expanding its boundaries? If so, it's a misleading phrase.<br /><br />Obama, later, mentions that Israel needs to "stop the settlements". What exactly does this mean?<br /><br />“There are things that could get the attention of the Israeli public,” <br />Right, the Israeli public that voted for this government and its positions?<br /><br />"...getting impatient with the slow movement toward Palestinian statehood."<br />To be honest, many of us are.Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03700602424070503155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522367922675863567.post-47026365076232650192009-06-01T23:21:14.746-04:002009-06-01T23:21:14.746-04:00June 1, 2009 | Eli E. Hertz
"A corollary of t...June 1, 2009 | Eli E. Hertz<br /><br /> <br /><br />"A corollary of the inalienable right of the Jewish people to its Land is the right to live in any part of Eretz Yisrael, including Judea and Samaria which are an integral part of Eretz Yisrael. Jews are not foreigners anywhere in the Land of Israel. Anyone who asserts that it is illegal for a Jew to live in Judea and Samaria just because he is a Jew, is in fact advocating a concept that is disturbingly reminiscent of the 'Judenrein' ['Clean of Jews'] policies of Nazi Germany banning Jews from certain spheres of life for no other reason than that they were Jews. The Jewish villages in Judea, Samaria and the Gaza district are there as of right and are there to stay.<br /><br /> <br /><br />"The right of Jews to settle in the Land of Israel was also recognised in the League of Nations 'Mandate for Palestine' which stressed 'the historical connection of the Jewish people with Palestine and ... the grounds for reconstituting' - I repeat, reconstituting 'their national home in that country'. <br /><br /> <br /><br />"The Mandatory Power was also entrusted with the duty to encourage 'close settlement by Jews on the land, including state lands and waste lands not required for public purposes.'"[1]<br /><br /> <br />***<br /> <br />The U.S. Administration decision to rewrite history by labeling the Territories 'Occupied Territories', and the 'Settlements an obstacle to peace' thus endowing them with an aura of bogus statehood and a false history. The U.S. Administration' use of these dishonest, loaded terms empowers terrorism and incites Palestinian Arabs with the right to use all measures to expel Israel.<br /><br /> <br /><br /><br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br />[1] The words of Dr. Yehuda Z. Blum, former Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations. June 11 , 1979Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522367922675863567.post-65098091755541551382009-05-29T17:44:10.355-04:002009-05-29T17:44:10.355-04:00It also has to be pointed out who the Times relies...It also has to be pointed out who the Times relies on for informed commentary: the always trustworthy Ali Abunimah, founder of Electronic Intifada, "a web site that analyzes the Israeli-Palestinian conflict".<br /><br />How disturbing.Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03700602424070503155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522367922675863567.post-28241020124556281732009-05-29T17:28:23.885-04:002009-05-29T17:28:23.885-04:00..Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03700602424070503155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522367922675863567.post-63117630392495878662009-05-29T10:01:05.876-04:002009-05-29T10:01:05.876-04:00As Khaled Abu Toameh frequently states, the settle...As Khaled Abu Toameh frequently states, the settlement issue is a big red herring.Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03700602424070503155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522367922675863567.post-7554890333674386952009-05-27T20:16:15.275-04:002009-05-27T20:16:15.275-04:00Iran and S. America is a huge story. The Times ha...Iran and S. America is a huge story. The Times hasn't given it the attention it deserves.Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03700602424070503155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522367922675863567.post-70572601402930235612009-05-22T15:01:44.772-04:002009-05-22T15:01:44.772-04:00Excellent post. The heart of the issue is Fatah's ...Excellent post. The heart of the issue is Fatah's continuing rejectionism of Israel.<br /><br />This places such issues as checkpoints into a better context. <br /><br />Additionally, smart point about armed vs. political struggle. Fatah has decide to forego armed struggle (currently), but is clearly engaged in a political struggle to demonize and delegitimize Israel.<br /><br />Israel clearly does not do the same to its "peace partners."ShamShamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07671000496345593221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522367922675863567.post-49923229162422241412009-05-21T22:58:07.520-04:002009-05-21T22:58:07.520-04:00Perfect framing. Both leaders do the dance, but o...Perfect framing. Both leaders do the dance, but only one wants to.Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03700602424070503155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522367922675863567.post-64565328944812310562009-05-21T18:27:52.986-04:002009-05-21T18:27:52.986-04:00Good points. What should be explored is why the T...Good points. What should be explored is why the Times wants to frame the meeting as a point for Bibi. It might be so it can persistently demand something in return from Israel. After all, we gave you a "timetable"...now it's your turn!Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03700602424070503155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522367922675863567.post-73389554657010136332009-05-21T17:44:25.438-04:002009-05-21T17:44:25.438-04:00I think it's a pretty common view for the average ...I think it's a pretty common view for the average person to believe that "safe is not a word often associated with the Middle East or Israel."ShamShamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07671000496345593221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522367922675863567.post-40598927601049831942009-05-21T15:55:35.130-04:002009-05-21T15:55:35.130-04:00Great point about would should be a natural respon...Great point about would should be a natural response from Ahmadinejad's political opposition.<br /><br />Perhaps taking a stance against the missile launch would be viewed by the electorate as unpatriotic.Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03700602424070503155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522367922675863567.post-46865352729347399642009-05-20T12:50:46.641-04:002009-05-20T12:50:46.641-04:00Abes, I don't think you can make such a clear dist...Abes, I don't think you can make such a clear distinction between Hezbollah and Lebanon. <br /><br />Hezbollah clearly receives directives from Iran but the organization is still clearly a part of Lebanon and receives significant support from Lebanese - specifically the Shi'a population.<br /><br />I believe the main point though is that many Lebanese (if not a clear plurality) are opposed to Hezbollah and do not wish to live under Islamist rule. Such Lebanese may be receptive to spying on behalf of Israel against Hezbollah, not for love of Israel, but out of opposition to "The Party of God." <br /><br />The Times though, doesn't wish to delve into any deeper analysis, just leaving us with a shallow article that doesn't say much.<br /><br />Two hostile entities spy on each other? Duh.ShamShamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07671000496345593221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522367922675863567.post-19032429962715608642009-04-30T21:29:00.000-04:002009-04-30T21:29:00.000-04:00The Times gives Israel a better chance to explain ...The Times gives Israel a better chance to explain its position four months too late. <br /><br />It is positive that the Times continues to re-examine the situation, but sadly, opinions have already solidified on the Gaza operation. <br /><br />The article also includes some heinous statements by Human Rights Watch (HRW):<br /><br />"Human Rights Watch called Wednesday’s statement by the military 'an insult to the civilians in Gaza who needlessly died.' The army leadership, the group said, is 'apparently not interested, willing, or able to monitor itself.'"<br /><br />Unlike Hamas, Israel actually holds internal investigations to keep itself accountable. Israel has apologized for the unfortunate death for civilians. BUT Because Israel did not reach the same conclusions as HRW, it must be due to its own malevolence. And Hamas? HRW doesn't really care about Palestinian accountability.ShamShamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07671000496345593221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522367922675863567.post-35046897771437345992009-04-30T21:12:00.000-04:002009-04-30T21:12:00.000-04:00Abbas' refusal to recognize Israel as the Jewish S...Abbas' refusal to recognize Israel as the Jewish State is significant - please explicate the uncompromising attitude behind Abbas' line of thought. <br /><br />As Kershner notes, it is tightly bound to the notion of a Palestinian "Right of Return." If Israel is the Jewish State, then it is therefore not the Palestinian homeland, and therefore not the future residence of Palestinian refugees, who are uniquely defined as the refugees of 1948 and all their descendants.<br /><br />It should be apparent to all that if the PA continues to advocate this "Right of Return," there is no basis for a Two-State Solution. <br /><br />Instead, the Times inverses reality, writing that "Palestinian officials are skeptical about his [Netanyahu's] intentions." As if the Palestinians are "ready" to make peace. The fact that the PA is unwilling to relinquish the "Right of Return" and recognize Israel as a Jewish State should make this apparent - but the Times won't connect the dots.<br /><br />It's better to keep the ONUS on Israel.ShamShamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07671000496345593221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522367922675863567.post-87209509918892909152009-04-30T20:56:00.000-04:002009-04-30T20:56:00.000-04:00Abes, please explain the significance of Mahmoud A...Abes, please explain the significance of Mahmoud Abbas' refusal to recognize Israel as a Jewish State. I don't think Netanyahu has said that Abbas' rejection to do so will lead to the end of peace negotiations, but it is emblematic of something greater - the Palestinian unwillingness to recognize the legitimacy of the Jewish State. <br /><br />This is something the New York Times is unwilling to do. To them, it just seems like a silly demand by Netanyahu who is looking for a means to stall negotiations. The Times fails to take in the full meaning of this sort of rejectionism. If Israel is not the "Jewish State," then no need to concede the "Right of Return." <br /><br />All in all, it appears that the Palestinian Authority is willing to make the most basic compromise for peace.<br /><br />The Times doesn't wish to hold the Palestinians accountable for any of this. Instead, the Times gets away with such statements as Netanyahu "doesn't believe in a two-state solution" without even attempting to parse through what the Israeli PM has actually said. <br /><br />So on the one hand, Israel is taken to task for something that really isn't even true while the Palestinians are given a pass. This is the norm of Times coverage.ShamShamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07671000496345593221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522367922675863567.post-65178006835933492812009-04-28T10:01:00.000-04:002009-04-28T10:01:00.000-04:00You're right. This is one odd non-sequitur. What i...You're right. This is one odd non-sequitur. What is most exasperating about Mr. Hawass' anti-Semitism is that Slackman allows Hawass to rationalize it through his love of publicity and his antipathy towards Israeli-Jews, rather than Jewry worldwide. <br /><br />I somehow doubt that his anti-semitic remarks would support that. And in fact, they don't. Hawass believes that "JEWS" (not Israeli Jews), control the world to their own malicious ends:<br /><br />http://jwest.wordpress.com/2009/03/24/is-zahi-hawass-an-anti-semite/<br /><br />Zahi Hawass: For 18 centuries they were dispersed throughout the world. They went to America and took control of its economy. They have a plan. Although they are few in number, they control the entire world.<br /><br />Well, thanks for not doing your job Slackman.<br /><br />You are unwilling to hold Arabs accountable for their extremism, treating them as your Third World moral inferiors.ShamShamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07671000496345593221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522367922675863567.post-87516749621293822362009-04-28T09:49:00.000-04:002009-04-28T09:49:00.000-04:00Of the narrative falsehoods of the Times, this art...Of the narrative falsehoods of the Times, this article touches on <br />- Fatah's immoderacy<br />- The ONUS on Israel<br /><br />It may even touch on lack of accountability for Palestinian extremism, as IK does not share with the readers that the PA's refusal to drop the right of return completely negates any sort of peace agreement.ShamShamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07671000496345593221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522367922675863567.post-86409209769087109792009-04-28T09:47:00.000-04:002009-04-28T09:47:00.000-04:00Strong analysis which demonstrates the Orwellian n...Strong analysis which demonstrates the Orwellian nature of NYT coverage of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Israel is intransigent while the Palestinian Authority arms are wide open.<br /><br />Interesting that IK provides an opportunity for the PA to explain its opposition to Israel as a Jewish state, but does have any comments from Israeli officials on the matter. <br /><br />And as you note, the Times refuses to connect the dots, failing to explain the danger of the PA's refusal to negate the right of return. This refusal is emblematic of the PA's lack of desire to have its own state and instead focus on dismantling its neighbor.ShamShamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07671000496345593221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2522367922675863567.post-25742781891289263222009-04-22T19:27:00.000-04:002009-04-22T19:27:00.000-04:00This article is worth commentary. This is one of t...This article is worth commentary. This is one of those "once a year" articles from the Times which speaks about Israel in unequivocally positive terms - and from a Times columnist no less (rather than a guest op-ed writer).<br /><br />Brooks doesn't delve too deeply into political issues, but he shows that as a whole, Israelis are good people. I would argue that the Times editorial staff would strongly disagree.ShamShamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07671000496345593221noreply@blogger.com