A backhanded expression of support for Israel from SF

that is why the world invented the bitch slap.(hint, hint) We don't use it on girls!...SMACK!

The San Francisco Jewish Federation put out a press release about the Eilat attacks, that ended up being a subtle insult at the very state they claim to support:...We mourn the loss of life and injuries in Israel in the wake of a series of terrorist attacks this morning. It is reported that Palestinian gunmen attacked an Israeli bus traveling near Eilat – the first in a series of attacks that reportedly have left seven Israelis dead and dozens injured. Palestinian infiltrators from Gaza struck the Egged bus just after noon today, according to the Israel Defense Forces. Two additional attacks occurred in the same area shortly after the first – roadside bombs detonated as a vehicle drove past and another on Israeli troops, according to Lt.-Col Avital Leibovitch, the IDF’s chief spokesman for the foreign press. Crossfire between IDF forces and a cell of seven terrorists continued three hours after the initial attack, and some injuries have been reported, according to the IDF. Our hearts go out to our Israeli family, as the Federation remains committed to helping Israel to build a just, civil and inclusive democracy, and stands with the people of Israel at all times.

Does this mean that the SF Federation does not believe that Israel is already a "just, civil and inclusive democracy"? Does this mean that the Federation believes that Israel needs the help of enlightened San Franciscans to teach them about justice, civility and inclusion? This phrase has a whiff of smugness that does not belong in a statement of unconditional support. (h/t Ishai) via Elder of Ziyon. The LGBT community is full of Anti-Zionism. If I show signs of frustration it has been a long time coming... and don't bullshit me about San Fran not being Gay. I can smell a Palestinian sympathizing queer from 3000 miles away. They write plays like Angels in America. Sit on it!

New York Times: It Started When Israel Fired Back

Why is it that the New York Times still cannot distinguish the moral differences between Palestinian terror and Israeli measures to defend its citizens?Take a look at this headline and accompanying photo from the NY Times’ August 20 story: Why did the NY Times purposely choose an emotive image of a Palestinian child’s funeral? Particularly as Israel was also burying its dead as a result of a terror attack. This sort of misplaced moral equivalence is typical of the NY Times which also states (emphasis added): Israel blamed The Popular Resistance Committees for Thursday’s attack and killed its top commanders in an airstrike later that day, igniting cross-border exchanges after months of relative quiet under an informal cease-fire with Hamas. So who exactly “ignited” the violence? According to the NY Times it wasn’t those who carried out Thursday’s terror attack but Israel for responding. In addition, the term “cross-border exchanges” implies, once again, some sort of moral equivalence between Palestinian rocket attacks on Israeli civilian targets and Israeli responses.

...ToraDock: 'Thanks to Charles Atlas, you'll never kick sand in my face again!'... ...Also yesterday the BBC failed to mention 80 missiles shot at Israeli civilians. PBS brought out some token Jew from Bloomberg to say that all had been quiet this year. Dutch National TV also did something like this.When they report the effect of any retaliation we don't have to trust them either. The danger is when we believe them. Not a bad thing when they lie like that. it kills their credibility. The good thing about media when it gets imbalanced is they lose credibility to convince real liberal Jews. Our biggest threat is ourselves. Send your considered comments to the New York Times – letters@nytimes.com – remembering to include your address and phone number if you want it to be published. - Honest Reporting

Video: Protesters in Egypt remove flag from Israeli embassy

Israel Radio reports on Sunday morning that the United States has warned Egypt that its economic assistance will be in jeopardy if it does not return its ambassador to Israel. Egypt withdrew its ambassador early on Saturday in response to the alleged killing of five members of the Egyptian security forces in the aftermath of Thursday's terror attack along the Egyptian border. Defense Minister Ehud Barak has apologized for the incident. The Egyptians say that's 'not enough.'

The Egyptian cabinet on Saturday characterized as insufficient Defense Minister Ehud Barak's statement of regret for the deaths of Egyptian security officers who were apparently shot by IDF troops as they returned fire at the terrorists who carried out Thursday's attacks near Eilat. The Israeli decision to work with Egypt to investigate the killings is "positive in appearance but does not fit with the weight of the incident and the state of Egyptians' outrage from the Israeli actions," Egypt's state news agency MENA quoted a cabinet statement as saying. "Egypt confirms it is keen on the peace with Israel, Tel Aviv also will have to share its responsibilities in protecting that peace," MENA said. The statement said the government had asked for a deadline for the joint investigation into the incident to conclude its work, adding that crisis meetings would continue until the results are released. Barak’s statement of regret was aimed at reducing tension between Jerusalem and Cairo, which peaked early Saturday morning with reports that Egypt was recalling its ambassador from Tel Aviv due to the killing of the security officers. Defense officials said they hoped the expression of regret would succeed in annulling Cairo’s earlier decision. ... According to an initial IDF probe, the security officers were apparently killed when IDF soldiers opened fire in the direction of terrorists who had first shot at them from within Egypt. The terrorists had crossed into Israel and carried out their attacks directly adjacent to an Egyptian military outpost. On Saturday morning, Egypt announced it was withdrawing its ambassador from Israel, citing the shooting of the security personnel as a breach of its 1979 peace treaty. Israel said it hoped that after Barak’s comments, the Egyptian envoy, who had not yet left, would remain in Tel Aviv.

There was a wild demonstration - which looks like a lot more than the 1,000 people Israel Radio said it was - outside the Israeli embassy in Cairo on Saturday night. The demonstrators were calling for the Israeli ambassador to be expelled. The Egyptian government has promised that it will continue to protect the embassy and its staff, but as you will see in this video, someone managed to get upstairs and remove the Israeli flag from the embassy. Israel Radio reports that it was replaced by an Egyptian one, but you won't see that in this video. Let's go to the videotape. There was mention on the radio of Israel allowing more Egyptian troops into Sinai than are allowed under the treaty. It's not clear to me whether that refers to the troops currently there (discussed in several earlier posts) or whether we are allowing even more troops in - which is what the Egyptians apparently want.

via israelmatzav.blogspot.com

Israel needs to stop apologizing. It isn't like these apologies are taken seriously anyway.  As for the United States, it sure would be nice to save billions of dollars.  The U.S.A gives as much aid to the Arabs as to Israel which is a Democratic ally. Egypt is the top recipient of this AID.

Victim of Beersheva rocket attack on way to 9-month pregnant wife

The victim of the Beersheva rocket attack carried out by terrorists on Saturday night is 38-year old Yossi Shoshan from Ofakim. Shoshan was on his way to his nine-month pregnant wife after hearing air raid sirens and becoming concerned for her safety, media reports said. - Carl

He was going to his nine-month pregnant wife when the sirens went off.

Justice Ministry allows Google View cams operations in Israel

The Justice Ministry said Sunday that it has granted internet giant Google the necessary permits to deploy its Street View cameras in Israel, in favor of its map service. The ministry said that the permit was subject to "conditions which will protect Israelis' public interest." (Ynet)

I still could not magnify Jerusalem any closer then this. These Google maps will give small time terrorists the ability to aim their rockets better.