[NOTE: I plan for this to be a two- or three- part series, sparked by the terrible news of Hamas’ murder of six Israeli hostages who had survived almost a year in captivity.] First, a bit of background on the … Continue reading →
Here’s a tweet I saw that refers to the Arab Bedouin Israeli hostage who was held by Hamas and recently rescued by the IDF: I wonder if the Jew-haters will pause for a moment to realize the effort Israel put … Continue reading →
As usual, Glick is well worth listening to. And this strike by Israel has been almost universally labeled “preemptive.” Why? If it’s a question of mere minutes before you are going to be blasted, that’s not a preemptive strike, it’s … Continue reading →
Recently Israeli forces located the bodies of six male hostages in a hiding place within a Gazan tunnel, and the bodies were brought back to Israel where they will receive burials. But first, there have been autopsies to indicate cause … Continue reading →
Caroline Glick makes it crystal clear why no supporter of Israel should ever vote for Kamala Harris By the way – when the Allies fought WWII, did they start out having a plan for “the day after”? I don’t think … Continue reading →
I won’t be watching. Speeches – particularly from the left, but speeches in general – are not my cup of tea. I’m not a glutton for punishment, although I usually watch some excerpts. But there’s plenty of coverage all over … Continue reading →
The hostage negotiations are great PR for the murderers of Hamas, as is the constant understandable pressure from many of the Israeli hostage families on the Israeli government. But Sinwar and the others have no intention of capitulating to any … Continue reading →
[NOTE: I missed the anniversary yesterday, but today I’m recycling this previous post on the subject.] Once again it’s the anniversary of the dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima. Nagasaki followed three days later, and Japan surrendered on August … Continue reading →
William Calley has died at eighty. For those of us old enough to have been sentient during the Vietnam War, Calley’s name is instantly recognizable as one of the major players in the horrific and shameful My Lai massacre. He … Continue reading →
Ismail Haniyeh was one of those Hamas leaders living in comfort, luxury, and seeming safety in Qatar since 2017. He was replaced by Sinwar, but became chairman of Hamas’s Political Bureau: In early 2024, three of his sons and three … Continue reading →
Depressing but informative (again, my suggestion if you feel it’s too long is to listen to it speeded up):
Continue reading →Israel strikes the Hezbollah terrorist who is said to have planned the attack on the Druze children in the soccer field in the Golan Heights. The Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr was in a southern suburb of Beirut. As Ace writes, … Continue reading →