2008 Weblog Awards Voting Opens Shortly
A Blog For All — ... . Other well known lizards (folks who regularly visit littlegreenfootballs.com) are up for awards as well: zombie and Carl in Jerusalem for Best Midsize Blog . Michael Totten, Elder of Ziyon, and Israellycool in ...

The 2008 Weblog Awards - Vote for Us!
At-Largely — ... Hey all, at-Largely has been nominated in the category of Best Mid-size Blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards. If you want to vote for us (and I hope you do) then use the button to the top-right in the middle column, or click ...

Vote For Me, Me, Me
Suburban Guerrilla — ... I just found out this afternoon that in the 2008 Weblog Awards, I’m a finalist for best midsize blog. (I didn’t even know I was nominated!) ...

Polls Now Open for 2008 Weblog Awards
JammieWearingFool — ... : protein wisdom, along with Just One Minute, Patterico and Right Wing News are all fine choices. Midsize Blog : Zomblog and Israel Matzav. ...

Weblog Awards open up voting
Betsy's Page — ... for all the nominees. There are a lot of blogs I had never heard of and this is a nice opportunity to check out some blogs you might not be familiar with and to vote for some of your favorites. You can vote once a day. And forgive my crass self-promotion, but here is the link to vote in the category for which I've been nominated. Labels: ...

Three IDF soldiers killed in Gaza
Israel Matzav — ... officials said that Hamas was too scared to use the tunnels to smuggle further weaponry. Overnight Sunday, the IAF attacked more than 30 Gaza targets, including an underground Hamas bunker, weapons caches and sites from which Grad rockets were fired at Ashkelon. It's Hamas that chooses where to do battle and it's Hamas that chooses to make private homes a battle ground. Israel has no choice. Please vote for Israel Matzav as Best Midsize blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards by going here . posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ ...

Video: Training for urban combat
Israel Matzav — Video: Training for urban combat There are currently hundreds of IDF troops fighting Hamas terrorists in a close quarters urban setting. This Sky News report looks at how those troops are trained. Some of the troops are interviewed and discuss what they were thinking on the eve of the current action. Let's go to the videotape. I'll have a reminder for you at the end. Please vote for Israel Matzav as Best Midsize blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards by going here . posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ ...

Video: Hospital director denies Hamas 'leadership' hiding there; Hamas threatens more kidnappings
Israel Matzav — ... guy with the map behind him and his face covered with a Kaffiyeh) says that Hamas has promised Gilad Shalit that they will bring him some friends. The LiveLeaker said it's from al-Jazzeera, and he's probably right about the pictures themselves since there is very little media presence in Gaza right now. But the voiceover is Israel Radio's Channel 1 and it's in Hebrew. Sorry, no time to translate. Please vote for Israel Matzav as Best Midsize blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards by going here . Let's go to the videotape. posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ ...

2008 Weblog Awards Now Open
A Blog For All — ... . Other well known lizards (folks who regularly visit littlegreenfootballs.com) and many friends of A Blog For All are up for awards as well: Zombie (zombietime.com) and Carl in Jerusalem (Israel Matzav) for Best Midsize Blog . Michael Totten, Elder of Ziyon, and Israellycool in ...

Hamas threatens to target Israeli and Jewish children
Israel Matzav — ... ' after the American Jewish teenager was murdered in a Hamas suicide bombing in Tel Aviv in 2006. Please vote for Israel Matzav as Best Midsize blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards by going here . posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ ...

Hamas shows its concern for civilians
Israel Matzav — Hamas shows its concern for civilians Please vote for Israel Matzav as Best Midsize blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards by going here . JPost reports that Hamas has found a new way to show its concerns for 'Palestinian' civilians who have been wounded in the current fighting. It has set up separate hospitals for the terrorists and it is ...

Find a lesson in the draw
The Sideshow — ... Bush-enabling Senators -- are unhappy with it." If I thought The Washington Post was anything other than a neocon rag these days, I might be surprised that they publish pointless PR on behalf of the Bush administration. We used to tax the hell out these guys and we were the land of opportunity, a rich and prosperous nation full of innovators and entrepreneurial spirit and actually making things that people wanted to buy. Let's do that again! Vote for me, because I may have a job, but I don't get a paycheck for it.

Open Thread
Crooks and Liars — A video in support of The Alternative Invocation blogswarm. PS. The Weblog Awards voting has started. In an embarrassment of riches, Crooks and Liars is competing with its own writers David Neiwert (Orcinus) and Blue Gal (Blue Gal) for Best Liberal Blog . Our own Susie Madrak (Suburban Guerrilla) is up for Best Midsize Blog , and regular C&L contributor Driftglass is up for Best Individual Blogger . You can vote once in each category every 24 hours. Open thread below...

It's not a 'peace process,' it's a war
Israel Matzav — ... . "(Israel does not want Iran to reach Gaza and we mean to sever their bond," Peres told his French colleague. "We cannot allow terror to raise its head. We do not intend to stay in Gaza, but we do not want to leave it to Hamas' control." According to the JPost's Khaled Abu Toameh, Hamas is desperate for a 'lull.' But first, a reminder from our sponsor : Please vote for Israel Matzav as Best Midsize blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards by going ...

Video: Violent pro-Hamas demonstration in San Francisco
Israel Matzav — ... Israeli consulate in San Francisco on Monday night. I refer to it as a violent demonstration and not as a demonstration that turned violent, because that appears to be the organizers' intent from the outset. Note especially the interview with the moonbat at the beginning where he says that Hamas is not a terror organization, and that it's okay to fly Hamas' flag in the US but not Israel's. Creepy. Please vote for Israel Matzav as Best Midsize blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards by going here . Let's go to the videotape. There was another demonstration in the same area on Saturday ...

Dear World, If you are bothered by us, here is one Jew in Israel who could not care less
Israel Matzav — Dear World, If you are bothered by us, here is one Jew in Israel who could not care less This is a classic that's been redone onto a video. Let's go to the videotape. Please vote for Israel Matzav as Best Midsize blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards by going here . posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ ...

Video: What really happened in the Middle East
Israel Matzav — Video: What really happened in the Middle East This should be a history lesson for a lot of you. There's a great quote from Abu Mazen in the middle. Let's go to the videotape. Please vote for Israel Matzav as Best Midsize blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards by going here ...

The difference between Hamas and the Nazis
Israel Matzav — ... . I'm going to include the video from the second post, but first, a word from our sponsor . Please vote for Israel Matzav as Best Midsize blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards by going ...

IDF gets another big fish; Hamas kills 'collaborators'
Israel Matzav — ... earlier today (link in Hebrew). Of course, no further information is given and whatever 'collaborators' they have killed - if they are not innocent altogether - are the tip of the iceberg. Please vote for Israel Matzav as Best Midsize blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards by going here . posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ ...

Hamas claims to have shot down UAV
Israel Matzav — ... Looks like a kid's model plane to me, but I'm not an expert on this stuff. On the other hand, the logo on the tail (which is why I chose that picture) does look like an IAF logo. At least no soldiers killed this time. Please vote for Israel Matzav as Best Midsize blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards by going here . posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ ...

IAF planes over Lebanon?
Israel Matzav — ... because UNIFIL has never prevented Hezbullah from smuggling weapons, and at least this way Israel knows what Hezbullah has and where it has it. Violations of Lebanese airspace in and of themselves are nothing new. On the other hand, the idea that Hezbullah might try to launch a limited attack using a 'Palestinian' terror group as a proxy - i.e. a suicide bombing among civilians - is quite plausible. Please vote for Israel Matzav as Best Midsize blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards by going here . posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ ...

Vote For Me, Me, Me
Suburban Guerrilla — ... I just found out yesterday afternoon that in the 2008 Weblog Awards, I’m a finalist for best midsize blog. (I didn’t even know I was nominated!) ...

Operation Cast Lead's Qana moment?
Israel Matzav — ... Please vote for Israel Matzav as Best Midsize blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards by going here . I trust you all remember what happened at Qana in southern Lebanon in 2006. On Sunday, July 30, 2006, the IDF attacked a civilian building that was being used by Hezbullah as a munitions depot. The building has a school and residence built directly over it. Hezbullah claimed dozens of civilians were killed in the attack. Israel agreed to stop bombing runs for ...

Egypt bars doctors from entering Gaza Strip
Israel Matzav — ... from entering the Strip, it's buried in an AP dispatch at the bottom of Haaretz's web page. Please vote for Israel Matzav as Best Midsize blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards by going here . Now we'll get back to that other story. Anesthesiologist Dimitrios Mognie from Greece idles his time at a cafe near the border, drinking tea and chatting with other doctors, aid workers and curious Egyptians. "This is a shame," said Mognie, who decided to use his vacation time to try help Gazans. He thought entering through Egypt, which has a narrow border with the Hamas-ruled strip, was his ...

'I wish I could bite the heads off Jews with my teeth'
Israel Matzav — 'I wish I could bite the heads off Jews with my teeth' That lovely sentiment came from Egyptian cleric Muhammad Hussein Ya'qub and it was broadcast on Egypt's al-Rahma television on Friday. Please go vote for me - Israel Matzav as Best Midsize blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards by going here , and then we'll go to the videotape. Nice guy, huh? posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ ...

Voting is Open!
The Anchoress — ... Best Food Blog: Cake Wrecks. So, it’s cakes. I like cakes. Best Blog Design: Snapped Shot Best Culture Blog: Dirty Harry’s Place Best Aussie or Kiwi Blog: Tim Blair Best Major Blog: Instapundit. Of course. Glenn Reynolds is the best gleaner of worthwhile reading I’ve ever seen. Best Very Large Blog: Scattered among many great blogs. Best Midsize Blog: Betsy’s Page. I love straightforward and challenging ...

IDF Captain tells BBC Israel has no choice
Israel Matzav — ... I don't know Elie but he doesn't seem to be much older than 21-22. At that age, the IDF doesn't usually allow soldiers' faces to be shown on camera at all - Elie's profile is shown in this video. He's articulate and he doesn't say "You know" 145 times like a certain heiress who wants to be a US Senator from New York. Let's go to the videotape. This interview is well done. But first, please vote for this blog, Israel Matzav, as Best Midsize blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards by going here . And now to the videotape. ...

First official response to explosion at UN school
Israel Matzav — First official response to explosion at UN school This is the first official IDF response to the explosion at the UN school (Hat Tip: Israeli Girl ). Please vote for Israel Matzav as Best Midsize blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards by going here . And then let's go to the videotape. I'm sure you're all just shocked. posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ ...

Best Pet Blog! (and the other stuff)
MY Vast Right Wing Conspiracy — ... Flip Gay Patriot (token conservative, will likely get creamed in this category) Snapped Shot SondraK *, of course - although we always laugh that she’s in the Culture category Ruthlace - the mother of a couple blogging friends of mine ;) Melanie Phillips (although I will defer to Martin on this, as I don’t know most of them) No Pasaran! Cubanazos (please!) Outside the Beltway Protein Wisdom Fausta * (!!!) Argghhh! (the blog, not the category!) Nice Deb and Pirate’s Cove - I love them both to ...

The 2008 Weblog Awards Endorsements - Val
Babalu Blog — ... J. Totten - Best Australian or New Zealand Blog : Tim Blair - Best Latino, Caribbean or South American Blog : Yoani Sanchez with much kudos to our great friends at Cubanazos and El Cafe Cubano . - Best Major Blog : Instapundit - Best Very Large Blog : Right Wing News , Patterico or Protein Wisdom. - Best Large Blog : The inimitable sultry satin voiced Fausta! - Best Midsize Blog : Both Betsy's Page or Argghhh! are worthy of the honor. ...

How Hamas wins by losing
Israel Matzav — ... either. The IDF has told us that thousands of homes in Gaza have smuggling tunnels and ammunition storage areas underneath them. There is no choice but to take out as many of these tunnels and weapons as possible, before leaving a force behind to mind the store. Think about it Israelis. A 'long-term occupation' is likely our only way to consolidate the gains of the last two weeks for the long-term. Please vote for Israel Matzav as Best Midsize blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards by going here . posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ ...

Vote For Me, Me, Me
Suburban Guerrilla — ... I just found out yesterday afternoon that in the 2008 Weblog Awards, I’m a finalist for best midsize blog. (I didn’t even know I was nominated!) ...

Carl in Jerusalem's interview with John DeVore
Israel Matzav — Carl in Jerusalem's interview with John DeVore I know you've all been waiting for this :-) This is my interview with John DeVore of Sirius XM Satellite Radio on Monday night January 5 US time. But first, please vote for this blog, Israel Matzav, as Best Midsize blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards by going here . Now, enjoy the interview: posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ ...

Vote for Me
Suburban Guerrilla — Here. Please!

Open Thread
Crooks and Liars — ... , and Suburban Guerrilla (Susie Madrak) at the Weblog Awards. (links point to the voting ballots and may have busy servers. Be persistent!) Open Thread below....

Shocka: 'Palestinians' using Israeli warnings to 'organize' human shields
Israel Matzav — ... from a lengthy statement by 'Human Rights Watch' in 2006. But first, please vote for Israel Matzav (ME) as Best Midsize blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards by going here . With all the hits I'm getting because of the war, I should be far ahead of the competition. Sadly, I'm not. Now, the excerpt: On November 3 the BBC also reported that Hamas radio broadcasted an appeal to local women to go to a mosque to protect 15 alleged militants holed up inside from Israeli forces surrounding the building. Many women went to the mosque and reportedly two were killed and 10 more injured when ...

Ankara: Terror on the basketball court
Israel Matzav — ... look like a walk in the park. Let's go to a raw videotape and then I'll have the story behind it. But first, if you haven't voted in the last 24 hours, please vote for this blog, Israel Matzav, as Best Midsize blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards by going here . Here's ...

Concerned about Obama's concern
Israel Matzav — ... right to defend itself. There's a world of difference between Israeli civilians who are killed or wounded because Hamas targets them or shoots indiscriminately, and 'Palestinian' civilians who are killed or wounded because Hamas terrorists hide among them and use them as human shields. If Obama truly meant to equate the two, it's going to be a long four years. In the meantime, please vote for Israel Matzav (that's this blog) as Best Midsize blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards by going here once every 24 hours from each of your computers. Thanks for your support! posted by Carl in ...

UNRWA lies, denies terrorists' presence in Jabalya school
Israel Matzav — ... to allow their names to be published because they feared for their safety . Then another three shells landed nearby, exploding among civilians, they said. Palestinian militants have frequently fired from residential areas in the past. Israel's history with UNRWA goes back much longer than October 2007. Let's take one example: Jenin 2002. But first, if you have not done so in the last 24 hours, please vote for Israel Matzav as Best Midsize blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards by going here . Now, on to Jenin. Here's what ...

Former IDF special operative rips Alan Colmes on Gaza
Israel Matzav — ... IDF special operative rips Alan Colmes on Gaza Former IDF special operative Aaron Cohen was a guest on Fox News' Hannity and Colmes on Tuesday night to talk about Israel's Gaza operation. Starting around the 2:30 mark, he takes on co-host Alan Colmes and rips him to shreds. This is entertaining. But before I entertain you, please entertain me. If you have not done so in the last 24 hours, please vote for my blog, Israel Matzav, as Best Midsize blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards by going here . Thank you. And now, let's go to the videotape. Cohen is right, of course.... posted by ...

The New Seven Wonders of the World
Betsy's Page — ... to check out the many nominations and then cast your vote. ...And speaking of voting, you can go here to vote for my humble blog. They allow votes every 24 hours. And thank you to all of you who voted already. Labels: ...

Vote For Me
Suburban Guerrilla — Here.

A meaningless 'acceptance'
Israel Matzav — ... it to continue for the rest of the week. By the way, thanks to all of you, I am currently leading in the 2008 Weblog Awards competition for Best Midsize Blog. But the blog that has emerged in second place called today's 'acceptance' of the French 'cease fire' plan 'welcome news' for the 'beleaguered Palestinians.' That's yet another reason why if you have not done so in the last 24 hours, please vote for my blog, Israel Matzav, as Best Midsize blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards by going here . If you don't vote, I can do a bunch of moronic posts that say "Vote for me, vote for ...

Vote for Me
Suburban Guerrilla — Here.

Video: Grad Katyusha rocket hits Be'er Sheva
Israel Matzav — Video: Grad Katyusha rocket hits Be'er Sheva If you have not done so in the last 24 hours, please vote for my blog, Israel Matzav, as Best Midsize blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards by going here . This is one of two Grad-type Katyusha rockets to hit Be'er Sheva today. Be'er Sheva is about 40 kilometers from the Gaza Strip. Let's go to the videotape. posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ ...

Video: Hamas Lebanese rep urges loyal 'Israeli Arabs' to shake Israel's foundations
Israel Matzav — ... he wouldn't say it. Let's face it folks, many 'Israeli Arabs' view themselves as 'Palestinians' and not as Israelis. The rest wouldn't live anyplace else in the world. But unfortunately, the people they keep sending to the Knesset are not the ones who are loyal to the State of Israel. Let's go to the videotape. After the videotape is over, if it's been more than 24 hours since you last voted, please vote for Israel Matzav as Best Midsize blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards by going here . posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ ...

IDF warns Philadelphi corridor residents to flee
Israel Matzav — ... when Hamas needs her? Heh. If you haven't voted in the last 24 hours, please vote for Israel Matzav as Best Midsize blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards by going here . It'll make you feel like you're doing a mitzva (good deed). Thanks. posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ ...

Breaking: Concern over Katyusha fire on Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria
Israel Matzav — Breaking: Concern over Katyusha fire on Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria More details to follow. UPDATE 9:14 PM The fear is that Hamas has longer range rockets that can hit Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria from Gaza. If so, they would also be able to hit Tel Aviv (which has already been told to prepare safe rooms). Please vote for Israel Matzav as Best Midsize blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards by going here . posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ ...

Another Hamas War Crime: Ignored!
Snapped Shot — ... the scoop: Arutz Sheva reports that a study by the Terror and Intelligence Information Center shows that when the IDF warns Arab civilians of an impending attack in their neighborhood, Hamas uses the information in order to organize the civilians into human shields in the hope of protecting the targets from the IDF's wrath. The Center explains that Hamas considers this a 'win-win' situation Be sure to hop over for the full story, and go and vote for Israel Matzav while you're at it! ...

Did You Vote for Me Today?
Suburban Guerrilla — Here.

Nizar Riyyan's suicide complex
Israel Matzav — Nizar Riyyan's suicide complex If you haven't voted in the last 24 hours, please vote for Israel Matzav as Best Midsize blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards by going here . It'll make you feel like you're doing a mitzva (good deed). Thanks. Last Thursday, the IAF killed Hamas leader ...

Video: How Hamas operates within a civilian population
Israel Matzav — ... is quite impressive. In it, you will see the IAF pass a couple of times when they cannot hit the target without excessive collateral damage. You will see weapons storage on a civilian roof, rockets being launched from between civilian homes and from a mosque, and some very impressive secondary explosions from underground tunnels. But first, if you haven't voted in the last 24 hours, please vote for Israel Matzav (that's me) as Best Midsize blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards by going here . And now, let's go to the videotape. posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ ...

Video: IDF soldiers with captured weapons and terrorists
Israel Matzav — Video: IDF soldiers with captured weapons and terrorists If you haven't voted in the last 24 hours, please vote for Israel Matzav (that's me) as Best Midsize blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards by going here . This video is of IDF soldiers with captured weapons and terrorists. Lots of blindfolded terrorists. The narration is in Hebrew. He says that they have adequate supplies (unlike in Lebanon two and a half years ago) and although it's cold at night, they're 'managing.' Morale is high. Sounds good to me. Let's go to the videotape. posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ ...

Vote For Me, Me, Me
Suburban Guerrilla — ... That war crime enthusiast is still in the lead. Tsen shifn mit gold zol er farmorgn, un dos gantse gelt zol er farkrenkn. Did you vote yet today? ...

'Palestinian' terrorist tries to set gas station on fire
Israel Matzav — ... . The gas station is in Mishor Adumim, east of Maaleh Adumim, which is about 10 minutes east of Jerusalem heading towards the Dead Sea. The terrorist was killed. One person was wounded. If you haven't voted in the last 24 hours, please vote for Israel Matzav (that's me) as Best Midsize blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards by going here . UPDATE 10:30 AM The person who was wounded was someone who was filling his car with gas. He suffered burns on his hands. Each gas station in Israel is half self-service and half full-service. Presumably this was a customer or they would have said it ...

Zionism represents the Jews' refusal to depend upon world opinion
Israel Matzav — ... . But first, if you haven't voted in the last 24 hours, please vote for Israel Matzav (that's me) as Best Midsize blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards by going here . More on this article ...

Sky News interview with Hamas Lebanon rep
Israel Matzav — ... regard Israel's very presence in the Jewish state on the Jewish homeland as 'occupation.' To him, ending the occupation means murdering us or deporting us to other countries around the world. He even ducks the question of whether Hamas can ever live in 'peace' with Israel (and don't be surprised that Hamdan is so kind to Arafat - Arafat coddled Hamas and that's why it's the force it is today). Let's go to the videotape. But first, if you haven't voted in the last 24 hours, please go here and vote for me as the best Midsize blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards. And now the video. ...

Raw video: Givati Brigade in Gaza City
Israel Matzav — ... Channel 10 of the IDF's Givati Brigade operating in Gaza City yesterday. You can see that the soldiers look really terrifying as they search the house for signs of weapons storage, especially when they stand with their prayer books in front of their faces saying what I would guess is the afternoon prayer. The footage was shot by Israeli journalists - the IDF allowed Israeli journalists into Gaza yesterday for the first time. If you have not done so in the last 24 hours, please go and vote for my blog, Israel Matzav, as the best Midsize Blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards. And now, ...

Epic Fail
Jon Swift — ... year): Best Hidden Gem: Pajama Pundit is doing well and is certainly deserving, but Zuky could use your help. Pajama Pundit is also competing in Best Political Coverage, where it is doing less well, as is Foreign Policy Watch and they could both use some votes. Best Up and Coming Blog: Both Simply Left Behind and Connecting.the.Dots are good friends of this blog and both have been sadly left behind so far. Best Midsize Blog: The Sideshow is way behind despite all that she has done for the ...

Calling Joe the Plumber
Israel Matzav — ... economically by Obama’s election. Wurzelbacher says he’ll spend 10 days covering the fighting and explaining why Israeli forces are mounting attacks against Hamas. He tells WNWO-TV in Toledo that he wants “go over there and let their ‘Average Joes’ share their story.” I don't know whether I qualify as an average Joe, but I believe I have a very different perspective than PJ Media's bureau chief, and if he'd like to meet me, I would love to meet with him. Besides, if you all go and vote for me once every 24 hours as Best Midsize Blog, I could officially be the most popular ...

Don't forget to vote
Betsy's Page — Thursday, January 08, 2009 Don't forget to vote Thanks for all those votes you guys have been casting. I've now moved into third place. Since my competitors are also begging for votes, I figured I'd keep up importuning you guys to go here and cast your vote every 24 hours. At least I'm not requesting a federal bailout for bloggers! posted by Betsy Newmark ...

Video: Damage from Nahariya rocket attack
Israel Matzav — ... . Vote for my blog, Israel Matzav, as the Best Midsize Blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards, once every 24 hours by going here . posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ ...

It could have been worse
Israel Matzav — ... . They blame Israel for the failure of Camp David II (among other things). Please vote for my blog, Israel Matzav, as the Best Midsize Blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards, once every 24 hours by going here . posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ ...

Weblog Awards
Suburban Guerrilla — Look, I don’t really care if I lose the damned thing. It’s a right-wing lovefest, always has been. But it kills me that the people who are in love with Israeli brutality are going to win. So if you can, vote for me.

Vatican calls Gaza a 'concentration camp'
Israel Matzav — ... Please vote for my blog, Israel Matzav, as the Best Midsize Blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards, once every 24 hours by going here . At least two of the blogs in the competition are very anti-Israel (to put it kindly). Thanks. The head of the Vatican Council, which remained silently ' ...

Video: Hamas killing 'Palestinians'
Israel Matzav — ... . If you have not done so in the last 24 hours, please vote for my blog, Israel Matzav, as Best Midsize blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards by going here . posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ ...

God is on our side
Israel Matzav — ... to a home. Had soldiers entered the home, the mannequin would have exploded, collapsing the floor and causing the troops to fall into a tunnel where they would have been abducted by Hamas operatives . All I can say to this is that nothing in life is mere coincidence. God is on our side. That mannequin could, God forbid, have been a disaster. If you have not done so in the last 24 hours, please vote for my blog, Israel Matzav, as Best Midsize blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards by going here . God willing, I hope to win. posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ ...

Breaking: Security Council 'close' to resolution; Israel: They won't dictate to us
Israel Matzav — ... down Israel's throats. Instead, European monitors were put in place. The monitors lived on the Israeli side of the border, and when Hamas took over, they ran away. By the way, read that last post I linked. It sounds prophetic eleven months later. And that's yet another reason why if you have not done so in the last 24 hours, please vote for my blog, Israel Matzav, as Best Midsize blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards by going here . ...

'Youths' riot in support of Hamas in Oslo
Israel Matzav — 'Youths' riot in support of Hamas in Oslo In Oslo, home of the failed 'Oslo accords,' 'youths' rioted for Hamas after an anti-Israel demonstration. Let's go to the videotape. But first, has it been more than 24 hours since you last voted for me? If it has, please click on the link and vote for me, and then you can come back and watch the movie too. Here's the videotape. posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ ...

Readers, Please Vote For Our Friends, Pamela & Carl
Debbie Schlussel — By Debbie Schlussel Dear readers, two of my best friends on the internet are Pamela Geller of Atlas Shrugs and Carl in Jerusalem. Both of them are finalists for the 2008 Weblog Awards--Atlas Shrugs for Best Conservative Blog and Carl for Best Midsized Blog. I have voted for both and I hope you will click on these links and vote for them, too. I believe you can vote once per 24 hour period, and the polls close on January 13th (Tuesday). Both of ...

Israel defiant?
Israel Matzav — ... If it has been more than 24 hours since you last voted for me, please start your day off right and click on this link and vote for me as Best Midsize blog in the Weblog Awards 2008. Thanks. Early Friday morning Israel time, the UN Security Council voted 14-0 to call for an 'immediate and durable' 'cease fire.' The United States abstained. The resolution itself is an oxymoron. By definition, no 'cease fire' that is 'immediate' will be durable, because the only durable cease fire in Gaza is one that includes safeguards to ensure that Hamas can no longer turn the Strip into an ...

Show Kassams falling on Facebook
Israel Matzav — ... as each rocket falls on Israel, or as a daily digest. Hat Tip: NY Nana . If it has been more than 24 hours since you last voted for me, please start your day off right and click on this link and vote for me as Best Midsize blog in the Weblog Awards 2008. Thanks. posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ ...

Biting the hand that feeds you
Israel Matzav — ... in September. Maybe they don't need the 'assistance'? Now, if you haven't voted for me in the last 24 hours, please vote for Israel Matzav NOW as Best Midsize blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards by going here . If I don't win, you're going to see a lot more pictures of the 'lovely' Lauren.... posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ ...

Israel's security cabinet re-discovers part of its anatomy
Israel Matzav — ... also released a statement on Friday morning regarding the resolution in which she stressed Israel's independence in defining its goals. "Israel's past, present and future actions are based solely on its considerations, the security of Israel's residents and its right to self-defense," she said. Isn't it amazing what the smell of elections does for a politician's character? If it has been more than 24 hours since you last voted for me, please start your day off right and click on this link and vote for me as Best Midsize blog in the Weblog Awards 2008. Thanks. posted by Carl ...

Thanks for your votes
Betsy's Page — Friday, January 09, 2009 Thanks for your votes Thank you so much to all of you who have taken the time to vote for my blog. Thanks to your votes, I've inched into second place. I really appreciate all your help in this this meaningless, yet fun election. Labels: ...

'Humanitarian aid'?
Israel Matzav — ... for flour), I trust this story won't come as a shock to most of you. It seems that one of the staples of life in Gaza is Hamas military uniforms. We'll go to the videotape in a minute, but first, if you haven't voted for me in the last 24 hours, please click on this link and vote for me as Best Midsize blog in the Weblog Awards 2008. Thanks. And now, let's go to the videotape. I wasn't crazy about it when he went to visit a ...

Pre-Sabbath link dump
Israel Matzav — ... - Nice try. If you haven't voted for me in the last 24 hours, please click on this link and vote for me as Best Midsize blog in the Weblog Awards 2008. Thanks. Shabbat Shalom everyone! posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ ...

Memories
Argghhh! The Home Of Two Of Jonah's Military Guys.. — Cassandra sent this, in response to the posts here and her place the last couple of days. I admit it brought a smile to my face now and again, as those images drifted by. Speaking of images... sigh - I remember how excited I was when I made my first million. Now it seems so passe . And don't forget to vote for Us , Big Tobacco , and The Torch , too. Not that my exhortations or endorsements seem to be having much effect...

2008 Weblog Awards: Vote a straight anti-jihad ticket!
Jihad Watch — Vote anti-jihad in the Weblog Awards: Pamela Geller of Atlas Shrugs for Best Conservative Blog; Kathy Shaidle of Five Feet of Fury for Best Canadian Blog; Israel Matzav for Best Midsize Blog; Shire Network News for Best Podcast; Melanie Phillips for Best UK Blog; and either Martin Kramer, Elder of Ziyon, Fundamentally Freund, or IsraellyCool for Best Middle East or Africa Blog. You can vote once a day!

Weblog Awards
Suburban Guerrilla — ... racist, homophobic, supply-side, pro-Chimpy, pro-Blam-Blam, Alberto-Gonzoles wet-dreamin’, Ann-Coulter worshipping, Phyllis-Schlafly nasty-licking, John-Bolton fellating, nutjobber of the first order, then the terrorists will have won. Look, I don’t really care if I lose the damned thing. It’s a right-wing lovefest, always has been. But it kills me that the people who are in love with Israeli brutality are going to win. So if you can, vote for me.

Have you voted anti-jihad today?
Jihad Watch — Vote a straight anti-jihad ticket in the Weblog Awards: Pamela Geller of Atlas Shrugs for Best Conservative Blog; Kathy Shaidle of Five Feet of Fury for Best Canadian Blog; Israel Matzav for Best Midsize Blog; Shire Network News for Best Podcast; Melanie Phillips for Best UK Blog; Snapped Shot for Best Photo Blog; and either Martin Kramer, Elder of Ziyon, Fundamentally Freund, or IsraellyCool for Best Middle East or Africa Blog. There are ...

The best commentary I've seen on Gaza
Israel Matzav — The best commentary I've seen on Gaza This is a great commentary from Hal Lindsey about what's going on in Gaza today. This guy really gets it. He explains why the UN intervenes when it intervenes, why 'proportionality' is a fraud and what Hamas really wants: Israel's destruction. Unless the world lets Israel win, this war will be perpetual. Let's go to the videotape. But first, if you haven't voted for me in the last 24 hours, please click on this link and vote for me as Best Midsize blog in the Weblog Awards 2008. Thanks. And now, the videotape. posted by Carl in Jerusalem ...

Pro-'Palestinian' demonstrators: 'Long live Hitler, put Jews in ovens'
Israel Matzav — ... took place across from each other outside the Israeli consulate in Los Angeles on January 6. The interesting side is the 'Palestinian' side, and the most interesting action starts around the 1:40 mark. The demonstrators start yelling "Long live Hitler" and "put Jews in ovens." Isn't it nice to know there are Americans who think that way? Or are they all illegal aliens? If it has been more than 24 hours since you last voted for me, please start your day off right and click on this link and vote for me as Best Midsize blog in the Weblog Awards 2008. Thanks. And now, let's go to ...

Video Hamas doesn't want you to see
Israel Matzav — Video Hamas doesn't want you to see This brief video came from Israel's Channel 2. It's self-explanatory. For those who haven't voted for me for Best Midsized blog in the last 24 hours, it's self-explanatory that you had better click here and go vote for me before you watch the video. Let's go to the videotape. posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ ...

Is Hamas falling apart?
Israel Matzav — Is Hamas falling apart? If it has been more than 24 hours since you last voted for me, please click on this link and vote for me as Best Midsize blog in the Weblog Awards 2008. Thanks. A story that appeared on YNet on Saturday night - and that was repeated by Israel Radio on its newscasts - may have some Israelis believing that the ...

Streaming video of Jihadi TV
Israel Matzav — ... . Please note that I did not click on any of the three links Blue Eye gave - I would be fearful of having viruses introduced into my computer. Please make sure you have a good anti-virus package before you click. And please click here first and vote for my blog as the Best Midsize Blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards. That site is quite safe, thank you. posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ ...

What goes around comes around - even for terrorists
Israel Matzav — What goes around comes around - even for terrorists Please click here and vote for my blog as the Best Midsize Blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards. I don't know why this particular video was posted now, but I figured I would grab it while I can. On June 15, 1985, Navy seaman Robert Dean Stethem was murdered when his flight - TWA 847 - was hijacked to Beirut. In 1984, William F. Buckley, the CIA station chief in Beirut was kidnapped and murdered. And in October 1983, 220 US Marines were murdered by a car bomb at their barracks in Beirut. The man behind all of those murders - Imad ...

Open Thread
Crooks and Liars — ... and Susie Madrak ( Suburban Guerrilla ) at the Weblog Awards. Links point to ballots; please be patient if their servers are busy. Open thread below...

German police break into private home to remove Israeli flag that 'offended' Muslims
Israel Matzav — ... knifes and stones against our windows and the complete building. We both were standing on the other side of the street and were shocked by seeing a police officer standing in our bedroom and opening the window to get the flag. The picture illustrate this situation. The police acquiesced in the demands of the mob. Keep it up Germany. But don't cry to us when your country is overrun by the Caliphate. If you haven't voted for me as Best Midsize blog in the last 24 hours, please click this link and go vote now. posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ ...

Raw video: Aftermath of Kassam attack in Ashkelon
Israel Matzav — Raw video: Aftermath of Kassam attack in Ashkelon The 15 rockets launched at southern Israel are part of a daily ritual that has severely disrupted life for hundreds of thousands of civilians. In this attack, three Israelis were injured in the city of Ashkelon. We'll go to the videotape in a minute, but first, if you haven't voted for me as Best Midsize blog in the last 24 hours, please click this link and go vote now. Let's go to the videotape. Still think it's harmless? Would you want to raise your children under these conditions? How long would you let your government ...

Follow the money....
Israel Matzav — ... I thought I knew a lot about UNRWA. The article I am about to share with you convinced me otherwise. But before I share it with you, if you have not voted in the last 24 hours, please go vote for Israel Matzav as the Best Midsize blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards by clicking here . If I win, do you think a ...

The oldest hatred comes to... Chicago
Israel Matzav — ... . And then go out and vote for this blog as the Best Midsize blog in the Weblog Awards 2008. After the vote is over, I will explain to you why your vote for this blog is a needle in the eye of anti-Semitism (yes, I am dead serious about that). posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ ...

Would you let your kid do this?
Israel Matzav — ... here's the caption: A Palestinian youth throws a stone at Israeli police officers, not seen, following Friday prayers during minor clashes after a protest against Israel's operations in the Gaza Strip, near east Jerusalem's Old City, Friday, Jan. 9, 2009. Where are this child's parents? Why is he out throwing stones in the middle of the street during 'minor clashes'? He looks about 9-years old! Please help my 9-year old have something better to brag about than throwing stones by voting for this blog as Best Midsize blog in the Weblog 2008 awards once every 24 hours. Thanks ...

Even the Muslims get it
Israel Matzav — ... for using 'holy mosques' to store weapons. Hamas, the Islamist Movement, is hidding weapons in a mosque. How truly “Muslim” of them ! Now i ask you : What do you expect the IDF to do ? Good question. The blogger was referring to a video - which I will show you shortly - but first, those of you who have not yet voted for this blog as Best Midsize blog in the last 24 hours are asked to please click here and vote before you watch the video. Let's go to the videotape. Note all the secondary explosions in the video above. That's a sure sign that there were weapons in the mosque. ...

Sky News: How long can Hamas fight?
Israel Matzav — Sky News: How long can Hamas fight? This video report from Sky News asks how long can Hamas fight in light of what looks like an Israeli step-up to Phase 3 of the current operation. Let's go to the videotape and then I'll have a couple of comments. But first, if you have not voted in the last 24 hours, please click here and vote for my blog, Israel Matzav, as the Best Midsize blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards. Thanks. And now, let's go to the videotape. I'd like to make two points here. First, as I pointed out in an ...

Who'da thunk it: Geraldo Rivera rips Pali ambassador
Israel Matzav — Who'da thunk it: Geraldo Rivera rips Pali ambassador I never thought I would see Geraldo Rivera come to Israel's defense, but here it is on Fox. He tears apart 'Palestinian' UN ambassador Riyad Mansour because Mansour cannot even bring himself to call Hamas terrorists. And you wonder why we cannot make peace with Fatah? Let's go to the videotape. But first, if you have not voted for Israel Matzav as the Best Midsize blog in the last 24 hours, please click here first and do your duty by voting for me. And now, let's go to the videotape. Fatah: The more things change the more ...

Breaking: Syrians fire on Israel in Golan!
Israel Matzav — Breaking: Syrians fire on Israel in Golan! Israel Radio has just reported that someone on the Syrian side of the border fired upon an Israeli road work crew in the southern Golan Heights. There were no injuries but there was damage to a vehicle that the crew was using. More details when I have them. If it has been more than 24 hours since you last voted for me, please click on this link and vote for me as Best Midsize blog in the Weblog Awards 2008. Thanks. UPDATE 5:08 PM The shooting took place around 3:00 this afternoon in the area of Alonei HaBashan. A complaint has been ...

Hamas tried to down IAF plane
Israel Matzav — ... by Hamas. The IDF has said that Hamas possesses several shoulder-held ground-to-air missiles, and in air raids overnight Saturday, the IAF hit a Gaza mosque in which a number of them were stored. Just think, if Hamas ever - God forbid - gets control of Judea and Samaria, they can use those handheld missiles against civilian aircraft taking off and landing at Ben Gurion International Airport. If you have not voted in the last 24 hours, please click on this link and go vote for Israel Matzav as the Best Midsize blog in the Weblog 2008 awards. posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ ...

Hamas calls on Gaza kids to form a human shield
Israel Matzav — ... the terrorist in the A-Shouqaf quarter of Gaza City. Let's go to the videotape. I'll have a comment at the end. There is a difference between Hamas' use of human shields and their use in other combat zones. In other combat zones, the party using the human shields is seeking to protect its assets. In Hamas' case, they are hoping the human shields (often children) will die so that they can gain political capital using the deaths. If you have not done so in the last 24 hours, please go vote for my blog , Israel Matzav, as the Best Midsize blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards. Thanks. ...

Will Jews start to flee England?
Israel Matzav — ... trip. You won't regret it. Oh and Francesca, please follow this link to the 2008 Weblog Awards and vote for this blog as the Best Midsize blog in the contest. You won't be sorry. Promise. posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ ...

Shiny Happy Dhimmi
Israel Matzav — ... to see the very best in non-Dhimmi blogging this week. On your way there, please stop off here and vote for Israel Matzav as the Best Midsize blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards. Thanks. posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ ...

Video: Hamas exploitation of civilians as human shields
Israel Matzav — Video: Hamas exploitation of civilians as human shields Who violates the Geneva Convention? Israel or Hamas? After this video, the answer should be obvious. Let's go to the videotape. But first, any of you who have not voted in the last 24 hours should please detour to here and vote for Israel Matzav as the Best Midsize blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards. posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ ...

Video: 'Bombs are more precious than children'
Israel Matzav — Video: 'Bombs are more precious than children' Here's how Hamas poisons children's minds. Not my words. Hillary Clinton's. Let's hope she doesn't forget it once she's in office. Let's go to the videotape. If you have not voted in the last 24 hours, please go here and vote for Israel Matzav as Best Midsize blog in the 2008 Weblog awards. Thanks. posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ ...

Israeli basketball team that fled court tagged with forfeit
Israel Matzav — ... defeat in the unplayed game and a fine of 50,000 [ Euro CiJ] for refusing to participate once referees had deemed the playing arena safe. The judge's ruling may be appealed by either or both teams within a period of 10 days from its issuance. This is ridiculous. The home team's most basic obligation in all sports events is to provide a safe environment in which the game can be played. If anything, Ankara should have forfeited the game. If you have not voted in the last 24 hours, please go here and vote for Israel Matzav as Best Midsize blog in the 2008 Weblog awards. ...

Morning link dump
Israel Matzav — ... . If you haven't voted in the last 24 hours, please go here and vote for me as the Best Midsize blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards. Contest ends at 10:00 PM GMT on Tuesday, January 13. ...

The ultimate in Israeli moonbattery?
Israel Matzav — ... , why wouldn't they shoot at soldiers trying to evacuate their women and children? How about trying to evacuate them permanently to any country other than Israel that will take them? Wouldn't that be in Israel's interest? Morons. If you have not voted in the last 24 hours, please go to this link and vote for Israel Matzav as the Best Midsize blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards. posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ ...

Video: Morning call to prayer, Gaza, January 12, 2009
Israel Matzav — ... of the muzzein urging the faithful to come to prayer. This video shows the early morning call to prayer in Gaza on the morning of January 12. For the first 1:40 you will hear the call to prayer (all you can make out is Allahu Akhbar unless your Arabic is good) and a very loud rooster. Then you will hear a different sound. After you vote for me (below the video), I will explain to you what that sound is. Let's go to the videotape. If you have not voted in the last 24 hours, please go to this link and vote for Israel Matzav as the Best Midsize blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards. ...

Video: 'Average Joe' visits Sderot
Israel Matzav — Video: 'Average Joe' visits Sderot Joe the Plumber was in Sderot on Sunday, where he talked to the media and had something to say about the courage of Israelis. Let's go to the videotape. You gotta love him. And you gotta love me too. So if you haven't voted in the last 24 hours, please click here and vote for Israel Matzav as the Best Midsize blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards. posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ ...

Strategic incompetence
Israel Matzav — ... the Muslim ummah. They can't bear the thought of a Jewish state Jews living as anything other than dhimmis on one sixth of one percent of the land mass on which the Arab and Muslim countries are located. One sixth of one percent ! And you think this is about borders? If you don't understand what this conflict is about, how are you supposed to exude strategic competence? Hey Dan - while you're at it, please go vote for my blog as the Best Midsize blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards by clicking here . posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ ...

Hamas hands out paychecks at Gaza City's Shifa hospital
Israel Matzav — ... to arrest kill Haniyeh, Zahar and Siam. Too bad the IDF has lost its nerve. If you have not done so in the last 24 hours, please go here and vote for Israel Matzav as the Best Midsize Blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards. posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ ...

IDF installs web cams at Kerem Shalom crossing point
Israel Matzav — ... . Since the page is entirely in Hebrew, I will tell you that the box on the left is for watching trucks with humanitarian aid entering the Gaza Strip, while the box on the right is for watching trucks with humanitarian aid entering the Kerem Shalom crossing point. If any of you happens to see shooting on one of the screens, please call me immediately. Thank you. And if you have not done so in the last 24 hours, please go here and vote for Israel Matzav as the Best Midsize Blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards. Thank you again. posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ ...

If you haven't voted today....
Betsy's Page — Monday, January 12, 2009 If you haven't voted today.... Thanks again for all your votes. If you haven't voted in the last 24 hours, you can go vote again. And go vote in the other categories for your favorite blogs. Thank you for your support. posted by Betsy Newmark ...

Disengaged from reality: The 2004 Knesset debate on Gaza
Israel Matzav — ... (with translation) of highlights of the 2004 debate on 'disengaging' from Gaza and seeing how people voted. You will note how foolish the speakers look today and how many 'right wingers' (including Netanyahu) voted in favor. I tried to convince many of you otherwise, and was slammed at Little Green Footballs for being a 'Kahanist' because I was opposed to the 'disengagement.' Well, who was right? Let's go to the videotape. But first, if you haven't voted for me in the last 24 hours, please go here and vote for my blog , Israel Matzav, as the Best Midsize blog in the 2008 ...

Make an anti-jihad statement in the 2008 Weblog Awards
Jihad Watch — Don't neglect to vote today in the Weblog Awards. Rebuke the egregious defamer, the Grand Imperial Lizard himself, and reward good and hard work by voting for Pamela Geller of Atlas Shrugs for Best Conservative Blog. Roll back a Leftist/pro-jihad campaign by voting for Melanie Phillips for Best UK Blog. Vote anti-jihad also with Kathy Shaidle of Five Feet of Fury for Best Canadian Blog; Israel Matzav for Best Midsize Blog; Shire Network News for Best Podcast; Snapped ...

You can take a Muslim out of Gaza but you can't take Gaza out of a Muslim
Israel Matzav — ... . And to vote for my blog, Israel Matzav, as the Best Midsize blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards contest, please go here . posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ ...

Swift Reads 4: Weblog Awards Discoveries
Jon Swift — ... emotionally-wrenching experience: the new readers who graced my blog with their presence and the new blogs I discovered. But first, help out these bloggers who are a little behind and could especially use your votes: skippy, Blue Girl, Diary of a Heretic, Simply Left Behind or Connecting.the.Dots, Zuky, Hot Potato Mash, Bitch Ph.D., Informed Comment, Wet Machine, Field Negro, Barataria, Greg Laden and The Sideshow or Scholars and Rogues. (See my full slate of endorsements here.) ...

Oh Go Ahead
Suburban Guerrilla — Vote for me.

One lame duck 'embarasses' another
Israel Matzav — ... . If you think I've done lots of things right on this blog (and I'm sure you do), and if you haven't voted in the last 24 hours, then please go vote for my blog, Israel Matzav, as the Best Midsize Blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards. Voting ends at 10:00 PM GMT on January 13. Every vote counts! posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ ...

Yacht full of moonbats may arrive in Gaza Tuesday
Israel Matzav — ... I don't want to give them the traffic. But here's the exit question: Does the Israeli Navy intercept them and keep them out of Gaza (as happened two weeks ago)? Does it treat them as combatants in a war zone and shoot holes in the boat? Does it let them in and say "take me to your leader"? Or does it let them dock the boat in Gaza, get off the boat, and then sink it? Decisions, decisions.... But your decision should be an easy one. If you haven't voted in the last 24 hours, then please go vote for my blog, Israel Matzav, as the Best Midsize Blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards. ...

IAF Video shows how missile paths were changed to avoid civilians
Israel Matzav — IAF Video shows how missile paths were changed to avoid civilians The IAF released a video on Monday that shows how it has changed the direction of some of its missiles while they were in flight to avoid harming civilians in Gaza. Let's go to the videotape. But first, those of you who haven't voted in the last 24 hours, please go vote for my blog as the Best Midsize blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards. Thanks. And now the videotape. posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ ...

Why Israel is playing hardball with Hamas
Israel Matzav — Why Israel is playing hardball with Hamas Those of you who haven't voted in the last 24 hours, please go vote for my blog as the Best Midsize blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards. Voting ends at 10:00 PM GMT Tuesday night (Midnight Israel time, 5:00 PM EST, 2:00 PM PST). Thanks. Some of you may be wondering why Israel has been so stubborn about stopping the shooting in Gaza. After all, the media tells you, these are 'primitive missiles' that don't do a lot of harm. Here's a Fox News report with Reena Ninan ( ...

Watch the Hamas 'spokesman' get slammed
Israel Matzav — Watch the Hamas 'spokesman' get slammed Those of you who haven't voted in the last 24 hours, please go vote for my blog as the Best Midsize blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards. Voting ends at 10:00 PM GMT Tuesday night (Midnight Israel time, 5:00 PM EST, 2:00 PM PST). Thanks. Hamas' Lebanese spokesman Osama Hamdan was the guest on al-Beeb's Hardtalk on Friday night and came up against Stephen Sackur, a tough interviewer. Hamdan gets his head handed to him on a plate. He even asks Hamdan why they don't give up on 'Palestine from the River to the Sea,' but of course Hamdan doesn't ...

Breaking: Shots fired across Jordanian border
Israel Matzav — ... ' on the northern border between Israel and Jordan. That soldier was said to be a 'madman' acting alone. The picture at the top of this post is a picture of the border terminal near Eilat. If you have not voted in the last 24 hours, please vote for Israel Matzav as the Best Midsize Blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards. Voting ends at 10:00 PM GMT on Tuesday. posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ ...

Thanks again for voting
Betsy's Page — Tuesday, January 13, 2009 Thanks again for voting Voting closes tomorrow so I won't be begging votes for my blog here much more. And I'd like to encourage you also to vote for some friends of mine: ...

NY Times puzzled by Israelis support the war
Israel Matzav — ... . If you have not voted in the last 24 hours, please go to this link and vote for Israel Matzav as the Best Midsize blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards. Voting ends at 10:00 PM GMT on January 13. posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ ...

Will Netanyahu hold firm against the 'Palestinians'?
Israel Matzav — ... it? Let's go to the videotape. Unfortunately, the English subtitles that were there when I first posted this seem to have disappeared, but starting at 1:55 of this video, Netanyahu says he would vote in favor of 'disengagement' in a national referendum and in the end he votes in favor of it in the Knesset. I'd like to give you the chronology of Netanyahu's 'opposition' to the expulsion of Jews from Gaza, but first, time is running out, so if you have not voted in the last 24 hours, please go here and vote for my blog, Israel Matzav, as the Best Midsize Blog. Thanks. And now, ...

Video: A mosque full of weapons
Israel Matzav — Video: A mosque full of weapons What's amazing about this video is the quantity and variety of weaponry found in a 'holy mosque.' Hamas isn't just willing to use its civilians to shield itself: It's also willing to use its God. If you haven't done so in the last 24 hours, please vote for Israel Matzav as the Best Midsize blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards. Voting ends at 10:00 PM GMT on Tuesday, January 13 - about six hours from now. Let's go to the videotape. posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ ...

Arab governments 'worried' over Hamas' popularity
Israel Matzav — Arab governments 'worried' over Hamas' popularity Al-Jazeera reports that 'moderate' Arab governments like those of Egypt, Jordan and Saudi Arabia are worried about Hamas' popularity. Let's go to the videotape and then we'll discuss why Hamas is gaining popularity and why Arab governments are concerned about it. But first, if you have not voted in the last 24 hours, please go here and vote for Israel Matzav as the Best Midsize Blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards. Voting ends at 10:00 PM GMT on Tuesday, January 13. And now the videotape. I'm sure you can all figure out why Egypt ...

Video: Huge IAF airstrike caught on tape
Israel Matzav — Video: Huge IAF airstrike caught on tape This happened Tuesday morning in Gaza and it may be the biggest explosion of the war. Let's go to the videotape. If you have not voted in the last 24 hours, please go here and vote for Israel Matzav as the Best Midsize Blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards. Thanks so much for your support! posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ ...

Arab journalist: 'Israelis value human life more than we do'
Israel Matzav — ... Thursday January 8. In it, two Arab journalists, Uqab Saqr and May Chidiac, complain that whereas once Arabs had many defeats and no casualties, now they have many casualties and no defeats. They attribute this to the small value the Arabs put on human life. They are right. And Osama Hamdan, Hamas' representative in Lebanon whom we saw this morning, knows it too, which is why he sits in silence. Let's go to the videotape. But first, if you have not voted in the last 24 hours, please vote for Israel Matzav as the Best Midsize Blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards contest. We're ...

Pictures of the IDF you'll never see in the mainstream media
Israel Matzav — Pictures of the IDF you'll never see in the mainstream media These are pictures of IDF soldiers in action that the mainstream media will never show you. I have been told that all of these pictures were taken in Gaza this week . (I cannot independently verify that). If you have not voted in the last 24 hours, please vote for Israel Matzav as the Best Midsize Blog in the 2008 Weblog Awards contest. The contest ends at 10:00 PM GMT, 2:00 PM PST on Tuesday January 13. Thanks for your support! Hat Tip: NR (Daughter number 2, Child number 4) ...

Happy Birthday to Nana
Israel Matzav — Happy Birthday to Nana Today is the 71st birthday of one of my biggest supporters. She is a frequent hat tip recipient. She nominates me for the Weblog awards every year. She dings up every post I put on ...