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POPSJews against Zionism I have clipped this not to promote a point of view but to offer those who care to know the many strands of perspectives on Israel an opportunity to go and look at some sites that explain that by no means all Jews support the state of Israel or its Zionist ideology.
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POPSAl Qaeda Leader To Bush: 'We Will Be Waiting For You' Gadahn made reference to November's Annapolis conference of Middle Eastern leaders, saying it was a gathering of Bush's "loyal puppets." He said the United States has been "unmistakably defeated" in Iraq in Afghanistan and has lost the battle for hearts and minds "in spectacular fashion." In his newest dramatic gesture, Gadahn tore up his U.S. passport in protest of the imprisonment of fellow al Qaeda followers Abu Zubaydah, John Walker Lindh and Sheikh Omar Abdul Rahman. "I don't need it to travel anyway," he said afterwards.
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POPSUri Avnery: How They Stole The Bomb From Us Präsident Bush ist in Schwierigkeiten; sein Fiasko in Afghanistan und im Irak geht weiter. Jede amerikanische Bemühung, im Irak mit seiner schiitischen Mehrheit eine stabile Regierung zu installieren, hängt vom Rückhalt des schiitischen Iran ab. Bushs Traum von einem Blitzkrieg gegen den Iran – und somit dem Traum der Geschichte seinen Stempel aufzudrücken - hat sich in Wohlgefallen aufgelöst. Was kann er noch tun, um irgendein positives Vermächtnis zu hinterlassen? Die einzige Alternative ist der israelisch-palästinensische Frieden. Vielleicht gibt er jetzt der armen Condoleezza mehr Rückhalt. Vielleicht wird er sich selbst mehr einbringen. Tatsache ist: er wird Israel zum ersten Mal in seiner Amtszeit besuchen. Frieden in Israel und Palästina - Texte von Uri Avnery
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POPSWhat a disaster: Saudis calling the shots at the Annapolis peace conference As previously noted, this is a disaster for Israel...it is no wonder the inhabitants of Jewish communities in western Negev do not have much hope for a positive outcome, since more than 110 Kassam rockets and mortars have been leveled at them from gaza. Thousands Katyusha rockets are ready for launching...while the diplomats hold hands with the Saudis.
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POPSSaudis Pushing U.N. Démarche Against Israel The dispute over oil appears to be part of a larger rift between the two countries, with a London-based Al-Quds al-Arabi reporting recently that relations have reached their lowest point in years. The Saudis seek strong American backing against Iran," Mr. Gold, a former Israeli U.N. ambassador who has written extensively on the kingdom, said. "They don't want to hear from Condi Rice about diplomatic progress between Abbas and Israel. They want to know what America is doing about Iran." The Saudis, he said, base their policies on their strong alliance with America — or on Arab consensus. When the Israeli government earlier this month announced that it was planning to build nearly 900 new housing units in Jerusalem, ecretary-General Ban issued a strong statement: Israel's "continued construction in settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory" violates international law and Israel's obligations under the road map and the Annapolis process.
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POPS"massive public pressure" must be exerted on Shas and Yisrael Beiteinu the nationalist public must exert non-stop pressure on the Knesset Members of the Shas and Yisrael Beiteinu parties. "It must be made clear to them that the public knows they are lying to them by continuing to remain in the Olmert government," Eldad said. The government coalition's continue existence is dependent upon the presence of both Shas, with 12 Knesset seats, and Yisrael Beiteinu, with 11. The coalition parties currently have 78 MKs; if both leave, the Kadima-led coalition will crumble, forcing new elections.
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POPSPeace Talks To Begin As Illegal Settlements Continue to Grow I personally do not understand how peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians can be fruitful as long as illegal settlements continue to expand, and new settlements are developed. Until Israel decides to stop construction and expansion on these settlements, there will no reason for the Palestinians to really trust the intent of the Israeli government.
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POPSPeace Talks Yet Israel Dramatically Expands Settlements Although peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians in the West Bank resumed in Annapolis MD, Israel continues to expands its illegal settlements in the West Bank. It's contrary to the Geneva Convention to transfer part of a conquering nation's population into territories occupied because of a war. Over 200,000 Israeli settlers violate international law every day in the West Bank, yet Israel continues to expand the settlements. If Israel wanted a better way to sabotage the peace process, then it would be hard put to find a better means than expanding the settlements. Yet the present Israeli government claims it has done more to reduce settlements than any other administration. A 90% increase is supposed to be a better record. What a joke.
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POPSThe 'Jewish state' , another apartheid state How about the 1.5 million Christian and Muslims Arabs Palestinian who lives inside Israel, should they go to hell or accept a second degree citizenship. How about the other 2-3 millions in the refugees camps, who are waiting to go back to their occupied land and homes inside Israel.
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POPSAbbas: Now is the moment of truth for Palestinian statehood I certainly agree that 'now is the time' if they have any genuine wish for a *state* and peace. Now whether Jerusalem would be their capital...that's another matter. Arafat threw away this opportunity. And even now, I doubt that it will ever happen; but if it were to happen...well, how serious are they? I don't believe, for a minute, that Hamas or Hezbollah would allow Abbas to make any real progress. Arabs in Israel/Palestine....what do you really want? Choose.
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POPSIsraeli Housing Minister to permit 1460 new housing units in East Jerusalem settlements I find it odd that more Jews of good will do not stand up against all that is done in their name. Many KNOW how wrong this is, but far too many are silent. Silence to oppression is complicity. Thus, it looks as if the full-time job of Jews is stealing. Every time you look up, there is a Jewish name connected to stealing mega-millions in land, money and extracting favors from the suckers of America. I know there are many Jews who are appalled at the blatancy and frequency of the abuse by Israel's Jews, but who remain silent, lest they be labeled "self-hating Jew." SPEAK UP. SPEAK UP. SPEAK UP. What Israel does to Palestinians is as bad as anything anywhere at any time in all of human history.
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POPSWives United by Husbands’ Post-N.F.L. Trauma Wow! I never realized the long-term effects on these players. This is really sad, but at least teh NFL and such set up these funds. It is certainly better care then our Veterans are getting from our government.