danielpipes.org - 1/29/2009
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In an article earlier this month, "Israel's Strategic Incompetence in Gaza," I made three points: that the Israeli leadership unilaterally created its current problems in Gaza, that the war against Hamas meant ignoring the much larger threat of Iranian nuclear weapons, and that the goal of ...
michaelyon-online.com - 1/31/2009
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Published: 01 February 2009 I heard Benjamin Netanyahu,
the person who could soon become Israel’s new prime
minister, speak this week at the Jerusalem Conference. The most pressing point that he talked about was that under no circumstances should ...
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How Can the World Be Blind to Israel’s Existential Threats?
pajamasmedia.com - 2/5/2009
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AN INSTAPUNDIT EXCLUSIVE: A report from Michael Yon.
It’s Raining By Michael Yon 05 February 2009 There
had been a light, cold drizzle just before the Muslim taxi driver picked me up in Jerusalem. It should be a 90-minute drive to Sderot, in ...
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AN INSTAPUNDIT EXCLUSIVE: A report from Michael ...
normblog.typepad.com - 2/4/2009
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This is a post about war crimes in
Gaza and the widespread public outrage over them directed
at Israel. Since it is a long post, I begin by providing a brief map of what is to follow. In Part 1...
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One-Eyed in Gaza
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Gates of Vienna News Feed 1/28/2009
Gates of Vienna —
... Explaining Israel’s Strategic Mistakes In an article earlier this month, “Israel’s Strategic Incompetence in Gaza,” I made three points: that the Israeli leadership unilaterally created its current problems in Gaza, that the war against Hamas meant ignoring the much larger threat of Iranian nuclear weapons, and that the goal of empowering Al-Fatah makes no sense. These arguments prompted an earful from readers, who made interesting points that deserve answers. Slightly editing the questions for clarity, I ...
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