Liberman on Defense; BDS founder banned, leftwing NGOs don’t appreciate the Irony

Liberman on Defense; BDS founder banned, leftwing NGOs don’t appreciate the Irony; Report: 1/3 of Americans support boycotting Israel; Is Ismail Haniyeh Dead Yet? – May 30, 2106

 

May 30, 2016 / 22 Iyyar 5776
 
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Defense Minister Liberman

Liberman Appointed Defense Minister After Government Compromise
Yisrael Beytenu party chairman Avigdor Liberman was unanimously voted in as defense minister by the cabinet after a government compromise.
Yisrael Beytenu party chairman Avigdor Liberman.


Bennett Coalition Crisis Averted, Liberman (Still) to Be Defense Minister
Another coalition crisis is over in an 11th hour save, this time with UTJ minister Ya’akov Litzman stepping in with a temporary solution to soothe frazzled nerves.
Education Minister Naftali Bennett.


Shabak Issues Last Administrative Detention Order Before Liberman Takes Over
The reason for the severe limits on his civil rights is stated as: „To secure state security, public peace and maintaining public order.”
Former Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon


Is Ismail Haniyeh Dead Yet?
Liberman promised, but so far, the website says: No, in big, red letters.
Avigdor Lieberman threatening Ismail Haniyeh

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Memorial Day


16 International NGOs Condemn Israel’s Refusal to Support BDS Founder’s World Travels
Israel must „permit Omar Barghouti to play his full role, both inside Israel and without, in representing the aspirations of the Palestinian people.”
BDS Co-founder Omar Barghouti / Courtesy


Shaked’s Anti-Terror LawApproved for Second and Third Knesset Vote
Justice Minister Shaked issued a statement Monday, saying her bill will give security forces the power to fight terrorism while maintaining human rights.
Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked


Police Arrest Teen Stabbers of Elderly Jewish Women in Jerusalem
Security forces nabbed teen terrorists who viciously attacked elderly women in Jerusalem on Memorial Day.
Israel Police search for terrorists in Jerusalem's Shalom Forest near the Armon HaNatziv neighborhood.


New Terror Tactic: Hamas Uses Postal System to Smuggle Drones and Weapons
Dozens of weapons smuggling attempts by way of the postal system were foiled this week by Israeli Crossing Points Authorities on the border of the Gaza Strip.
Israel Crossing Points Authorities seize weapons and drone parts sent via mail to Gaza. May 30, 2016


Ipsos Survey: One Third of Americans Support Boycotting Israel
The good news is that a 62% majority of US respondents believe that the BDS movement is a form of modern anti-Semitism.
Danny Danon and BDS poster on billboards / Photo montage via photofunia.com


I Stand By My critique of ADL’s Jonathan Greenblatt
According to ADL Director Greenblatt’s logic, Jews who defame Israel and canvas foreign governments to intensify pressure on Israel are welcom because disagreement and dissent are „Jewish ideals”
ADL national director Jonathan A. Greenblatt


Pres. Rivlin Understands Arab Students’ Dilemma on National Symbols, Anthem: ‘Must Be Addressed’
President Rivlin was asked by Arab high schoolers how they should grapple with the Jewish symbolism in the national anthem, as non-Jews.
President of Israel, Reuven Rivlin (C) with Minister of Education Naftali Bennet (L) and Mayor of Jerusalem Nir Barkat during a meeting with school students in Jerusalem.


Two States for Me, None For You
The root of the Israel-Arab problem hasn’t changed in 68 years: Arab refusal to recognize the Jewish right to national self-determination in our ancestral homeland.
British Mandate Map


That Kissinger Promise and Obama’s Fulfillment
Kissinger’s almost anti-Semitic claim that US support for Israel is bought with Jewish money was probably untrue in 1975 and is even less so today,
Pres. Obama seated with Henry Kissinger


Israel is Insane: Democratize the Temple Mount!
Instead of gratitude to Israel for their generosity, Arabs use the Temple Mount as a club to beat Israel which allows this despite not having to. Israel’s stupidity is breathtaking.
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