shame!
by david a. harris
executive director, american jewish committee
11 january 2009
There’s an interesting juxtaposition this month.
As Israel pursues its military operation against Hamas, preparations are under way around the world for Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27.
The two are not disconnected.
Israel’s policy should be scrutinized like any other state’s, and the loss of any innocent life […]

melanie philips
the spectator
sunday, 4th january 2009

And so now begins the second and most difficult stage. Inside Israel, there is both determination and dread as tens of thousands of Israel’s conscript army are called to the front. Untold numbers of these soldiers will lose their lives as the result not merely of the genocidal aims […]

new york times
january 5, 2009
by dina kraft
Sderot, Israel — Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg was touring this rocket-battered town on Sunday when a public-address system warned of a fresh attack. Chairs were knocked over and frantic shouts - “Get inside now! Move!” - could be heard in Hebrew and English as the mayor was whisked by […]

double standard watch: israel’s actions are lawful and commendable
alan dershowitz in jerusalem post blog 1.4.09
Israel’s military actions in Gaza are entirely justified under international law, and Israel should be commended for its act of self-defense against international terrorism. Article 51 of the United Nations Charter reserves to every nation the right to engage in self-defense […]

is this the essence of the difference?
golda meir said:
“peace between israel and the arabs will be possible when they start loving their children more than they hate us.”
(she also said:
“when peace comes we may be able to forgive the arabs for killing our children, but we will not be able to forgive them for […]