In his first press interview since taking office, Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman spoke last week with editors of the Jerusalem Post. In a wide-ranging interview, Liberman clarified some of his statements on policy and discussed some of the challenges ahead. 0 people like this post. Like [...]
Archive for April, 2009
April 27th, 2009 - 12:10 pm § in International, Interviews
Independence Day Greetings from FM Liberman
As we stand and celebrate our freedom and our 61 years of independence, I would first and foremost like to share with you my deepest and most sincere desire for security, peace, and the wellbeing of the Jewish people throughout the world. Sixty-one years ago, the declaration of independence unified [...]
April 23rd, 2009 - 4:22 pm § in International
Ambassador Meridor at Congressional Holocaust Memorial
Today, to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day, Israel’s Ambassador to the United States, Sallai Meridor, took part in a Congressional memorial ceremony. His speech is below: Mr. President, Madam Speaker, Senators, members of Congress, distinguished guests, and dear, dear Survivors, Three weeks[...]
Hamas’s Tactics in Gaza
We’ve talked a bit about how Hamas operated in Gaza during Operation “Cast Lead.” The above video, based on intelligence and footage of the operation, sheds light on some of what the IDF had to deal with. 0 people like this post. Like [...]
IDF Probe: No “War Crimes” in Gaza
The IDF today made public the summary of its findings from commissions of inquiry studying varying aspects of Operation “Cast Lead.” The commissions addressed a number of the most serious charges leveled against the IDF’s conduct in Gaza–including the use of white phosphoru[...]
April 21st, 2009 - 11:10 am § in Middle East
Bedouin Diplomat to Advise on Middle East
Word comes to us via Ynet that Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman has appointed the Deputy Consul General in San Francisco, Ishmael Khaldi, to advise him on regional issues. Khaldi’s deep knowldge of the region’s complexities, as well as his fluency in Arabic, should help him immensely [...]
April 20th, 2009 - 5:10 pm § in International, Media
Essay: If dialogue is a crime, we are all guilty
David Saranga, Consul for Media and Public Affairs at the Israeli Consulate in New York wrote an article to the Jerusalem Post about Holocaust Denial and dialogue. From the jPost: The Holocaust is undeniable. Unquestionable. Irrefutable. If the remains of the bodies aren’t enough to prove it, [...]
April 14th, 2009 - 1:11 pm § in International, Politics
What Iran Thinks About Nuclear Talks
Iran has been in the news once again this week, as world leaders continue their diplomatic efforts to halt the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program. While these talks are an important development, it is no less crucial to recognize the dangers inherent in such a high-stakes diplomatic process.[...]
NYT: Iran, Hizbullah Smuggling Arms through Egypt
A report in the New York Times todayhighlights the Egyptian accusations that Hizbullah has set up cells in Egypt to provide arms to Gaza and to carry out terrorist attacks. As the Egyptians realized, this attempt by Hizbullah highlights Iran’s desire to influence regional politics–even[...]
The Roadmap vs. Annapolis: Two Different Roads to Two States
After the comments last week by Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman which referenced the Roadmap for Two States and the Annapolis Declaration, there was a lot of talk about what these two documents are all about. And while these two plans for Israeli-Palestinian peace have the same goal of a two-sta[...]
