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Arab Street Worries: "The Jews Have Gone Crazy"
It's about time they started becoming nervous about our responses to their rage. Israel may have reached a deterrent moment in its war in Gaza against Iranian-backed Hamas. I spoke with a senior Arab diplomat last night. He told me...
George E. Bisharat: Israel Is Committing War Crimes
online.wsj.com — GEORGE E. BISHARAT Israel's current assault on the Gaza Strip cannot be justified by self-defense. Rather, it... involves serious violations of international law, including war crimes. Senior Israeli political and military leaders may bear personal ... (more) George E. Bisharat: Israel Is Committing War Crimes
Report: Hamas stealing aid supplies to sell to residents - Israel News, Ynetnews
Report: Hamas stealing aid supplies to sell to residents - Israel News, Ynetnews
ynetnews.com — Report: Hamas stealing aid supplies to sell to residents Grim picture of Gazans' lives painted by reports... emerging from Strip, claiming gunmen hiding in civilian homes, using residents as human shields, and hijacking trucks of humanitarian aid Roee ... (more) Report: Hamas stealing aid supplies to sell to residents ...
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csis.org — Synopsis: The Israeli-Hamas War, and there is little else that it can be called, has now lasted... two weeks. Israeli jets have flown some 800 strike sorties, and the IDF has pushed deep into Gaza. Israel also continues to report tactical gains. The IDF ... (more) Publications
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Uh Oh, "The Juice Have Gone Crazy"
The Jawa Report — ... via Ace Israel may have reached a deterrent moment in its war in Gaza against Iranian-backed Hamas. I spoke with a senior Arab diplomat last night. He told me that the Arab street is afraid that "the Jews have gone crazy." ...

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