Month: November 2012

Fighting the Israel-Gaza war, praying to God for peace

Fighting the Israel-Gaza war, praying to God for peace

Israel is at war. Hundreds of missiles have landed in the country’s south, sirens have sounded in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv and tens of thousands of Israel Defense Forces soldiers are making their way to their bases in response to the call to arms. Jews are haunted by images of past persecution and the need to defend our country against implacable foes. Recently, someone asked me whether the definiti... »

Hamas’ Claims: True or False?

Hamas’ Claims: True or False?

The Hamas propaganda-machine is a highly sophisticated and well coordinated effort on several fronts to disperse Hamas’ message. Hamas combines an aggressive propaganda campaign targeted at its own population with a well orchestrated international campaign to bring the global media Related posts: Top Tweet on Gaza Proven False IDF Targets Hamas’ Long Range Rocket Capabilities Hamas Fajr-5 Mi... »

‘This must stop,’ U.N. chief says as Israel-Gaza conflict and casualties escalate

Gaza City (CNN) — As international pressure mounted Monday for an end to the Israeli-Palestinian violence that has left dozens dead and hundreds wounded, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon flying to the region to personally appeal for a cease-fire. Ban’s call for a truce came on the heels of the single deadliest attack — an Israeli airstrike that killed a family of 10 — in ... »

Why Were Private Property and Infrastructure in Gaza Harmed?

Several civilian buildings in Gaza suffered damage due to IDF attacks during the operation so far. Why is that? Read to find out more. Related posts: In Response to Security Related Incidents, IAF Targets Hamas Terror Infrastructure in Gaza Strip, 5 Sep 2010 Summary of Holiday Events: In Response to Fourth Incident of Rocket Fire Since Beginning of Holiday, IAF Targeted Hamas Terror Infrastructur... »