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JDL attacks Resistances Bookstore in Paris

Last weekend, half a dozen thugs, mostly masked, openly belonging to the Jewish Defense League (Kahane group), assaulted and vandalized the Résistances bookstore in the 17th arrondissement of Paris. Read the rest of the article for further details.

snopes.com: Professor Indrek Wichman E-mail

I do not agree with Professor Wichman's opinions, but I do believe he has the right to express his personal opinions and beliefs in a private email to anyone he wishes.

In Israel, solar power that won't need subsidies | csmonitor.com

This news article is a perfect example of the excellent, positive reporting so typical of the CS Monitor. Makes me proud to be an Israeli. This is Prophecy being fulfilled before our astonished eyes:

Yahoo! GeoCities is closing down

"Important Announcement "After careful consideration, Yahoo! has decided to close GeoCities later this year.

Ahmadinejad polarizes UN Racism Conference | csmonitor.com

This is tragic.

Tsvangirai Sworn in as Zimbabwe Prime Minister - NYTimes.com

Tsvangirai, the leader of the fierce opposition to President Mugabe, was just sworn in as Zimbabwe's Prime Minister, forming the long-prayed-for National Unity government. Can Moshiach be on his way?

Stet.

I have recently finished reading the 4th (and last so far) installment in Niven's Ringworld saga. Since then, I found myself responding to things, usually in my mind but then also in online chats, with "Stet." -- A new slang Niven invented in this novel for "Right," or "Correct." …

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Solidarity Fast for Zimbabwe

I won't be eating this Sunday (February 1st, 2009). You may ask why. The answer is in the linked article.

Israel Drives Deeper Into Gaza, Rebuffing Diplomatic Efforts - NYTimes.com

This summary, though quite shorter than the actual article, is going to be long. This is because the issue at hand is complex, and involves many separate elements that combine into a whole picture.

IDF shell kills Palestinian family of seven near Gaza City - Haaretz - Israel News

IDF's ground attack already raises children death toll. And this is just the beginning. When will it end? Do we need to wait till another 50+ children get killed before we call for this killing to stop?

Religious Jews support the cause with prayers

Since the start of the ground operation in Gaza, on Saturday night, Rabbis in the religious communities across Israel have called on their audience to increase their prayers, Torah study and good deeds to spiritually support the cause, and pray for the welfare of the IDF soldier …

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Ceasefire Now

Israel begins now firing artillery shells against Gaza, keeping the Palestinian victim toll at 420.

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A Website listing Israeli victims of terrorism

This websites lists all victims of terrorism in Israel, from the latest earlier, with pictures.

Israel's Attack on Gaza Strip - The reason.

HARD TO WATCH footage from terror attacks launched by Hamas against Israel, that led to the current operation in Gaza. NOT FOR CHILDREN. Not for the soft at heart or queasy. I must admit, I myself didn't watch all of it. I couldn't.

Newsvine - Use of Military Power Cannot Be a Solution

Korea Times sugarcoating terrorism.

Male circumcision could be outlawed in Denmark

The Folketing, which is how the Danish legislature is called, is about to ban male circumcision.

A thought about safety belts

Having watched the first and a bit of the second seasons of Star Trek: The Origional Series, a thought occurred to me:

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The war on Hamas

Israel has rejected a ceasefire proposal and continues its strikes against Gaza for the fifth day. Hamas is ready to negotiate peace, but under its own terms and preconditions.

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Former Yeshiva student, works for a publisher of religious books. Volunteers as proofreader level 3 at PGDP and serves as a bureaucrat on Wikitext.

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