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Georgia, Israel and the Nature of Man

Russia’s blitzkrieg in Georgia this week was not simply an act of aggression against a small, weak democracy. It was an assault on vital Western security interests.

IL Gov. Money Goes to Gaza, Not For the Negev

Defense Minister Barak sends 72 mil NIS for Palestinian salaries in Gaza, but confirmed that the government cannot pay for anti-rocket protection for the 45 Jewish communities contiguous to Gaza

Lebanon’s Pro-West Jumblatt Signs Pact with Hizbulla

over last weekend, Jumblatt quietly signed a defense cooperation pact with Hassan Nasrallah

The Nissan Commercial that the Saudis Hate

This is a great commercial, made even greater by the fact that the Arab League threatened to boycott Nissan if they didn’t make Israel pull the commercial off the air. What a bunch of drama queens!

There is Justice, There is a Judge

Today is the 3rd anniversary of the destruction of Gush Katif. It won’t happen like that again.

Lamentations (Eicha) in English

How doth the city sit solitary, that was full of people! How is she become as a widow! She that was great among the nations, and princess among the provinces, how is she become tributary!

Tisha B’Av in Jerusalem

Last night, thousands took part in the revival of the tradition of walking around the walls that has captured the attention of growing numbers of Jerusalemites in recent years.

First Georgia then…

Russia has taken South Ossetia now, driving Georgian troops out of their own territory and bringing the western Georgian territory of Abkhazia into the fight.

US Congressman Eric Cantor Speaks in Jerusalem

Congressman Eric Cantor, an Orthodox Jew known for his strong support of Israel, is being spoken of as a potential vice-presidential running mate for Senator John McCain.

Georgian Jews Flee from Russian Border, Expecting Invasion

most of the Jewish community in Gori, an area near the conflict zone, have left for the capital Tbilisi.

Israel backs Georgia in Caspian Oil Pipeline Battle with Russia

In recent weeks, Moscow has repeatedly demanded that Jerusalem halt its military assistance to Georgia, finally threatening a crisis in bilateral relations.

Israel: Right-Wing Buying Helmets Ahead of a Future Expulsion

Boaz Haetzni, who is working to renew the northern Shomron community of Chomesh, vows that there will never again be a scenario in which Jews are removed from their homes without a fight.