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U.S. In Massive Arms Resupply To Israel Days Before Obama Inauguration
The Israeli newspaper Haaretz is reporting that the U.S. has arranged for a charter ship "to carry 325 standard 20-foot containers of what is listed as 'ammunition' on two separate journeys from the Greek port of Astakos to the Israeli port of Ashdod in mid-to-late January." The type and ...
A Gaza War Full of Traps and Trickery
A Gaza War Full of Traps and Trickery
nytimes.com — The grinding urban battle unfolding in the densely populated Gaza Strip is a war of new tactics... and quick adaptation. > (more) A Gaza War Full of Traps and Trickery
Gaza and Afghanistan
michaeltotten.com — Readers of this site know I support Israel's war in Gaza. Long-time readers also know I opposed... Israel's 2006 war in Lebanon. Unlike some, I do not automatically assume critics of Israel's Operation Cast Lead hate Jews or support terrorists. I'd be a ... (more) Gaza and Afghanistan
US Senate supports Israel's Gaza incursion
uk.reuters.com — WASHINGTON, Jan 8 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate voiced strong support on Thursday for Israel's battle against... Hamas militants in Gaza, while urging a ceasefire that would prevent Hamas from launching any more rockets into Israel. The chamber agreed on ... (more) US Senate supports Israel's Gaza incursion
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US In Massive Arms Supply to Israel Days Before Obama Inauguration
Gateway Pundit — President George W. Bush is sending Israel a massive parting gift before he leaves office.

Gates of Vienna News Feed 1/10/2009
Gates of Vienna — ... U.S. in Massive Arms Resupply to Israel Days Before Obama Inauguration The Israeli newspaper Haaretz is reporting that the U.S. has arranged for a charter ship “to carry 325 standard 20-foot containers of what is listed as ‘ammunition’ on two separate journeys from the Greek port of Astakos to the Israeli port of Ashdod in mid-to-late January.” The type and nature of the shipment is described as “pretty rare.” “A senior military analyst in London who declined to be named said that, because of the timing, ...

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