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- 11/08 Links Pt2: Students Obsession With Israel, Nazi Converts to Islam, Jordan takes UNSC Seat.
- The truth about Israel's Bedouin plan
- 11/08 Links Pt1: The assault on Resolution 242, Fatah - terrorists "They are our role models"
- PLO admits Russian Arafat report doesn't indicate polonium poisoning
- Simulation of missile attack on Israel broadcast on Iranian TV
- Bibi: "A very, very bad deal" on Iran
- Al Qaeda in Syria: "Killing you apostates comes before killing Jews and Christians"
| 11/08 Links Pt2: Students Obsession With Israel, Nazi Converts to Islam, Jordan takes UNSC Seat. Posted: 08 Nov 2013 01:00 PM PST From Ian: Stand With Us: Why Are Students Totally Obsessed With Israel? Why is there an Israel Apartheid week in nearly two dozen campuses across the UK - yet there are no similar events drawing attention to human rights abuses in Zimbabwe or Venezuela? Why does the NUS want to send students on a 'humanitarian mission' to Gaza - yet it has refused to support a campaign fighting racism on campus? Above all, why is Israel the only country in the world which 18 year old kids believe has no right to exist (that is, when they're not stupidly drunk in a nightclub)?Ad campaign tests pro-Israel group's launch in Canada The dueling ads from PAC and StandWithUs depict "Palestinian Loss of Land" and "Jewish Loss of Land" respectively. The PAC ads show an area marked "Palestine" being reduced in size from 1946 until 2012 and the text, "5 million Palestinians are classified as refugees by the UN."Why Did so Many Wanted Nazis Convert to Islam? There are Nazi grafts in Arab-Islamic terrorism.Obama Accused of 'Crimes Against Humanity' According to Egyptian newspaper El Watan, a group of Egyptian lawyers has submitted a complaint charging U.S. president Barrack Hussein Obama with crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court.Jordan to take Saudi seat on Security Council Jordan will replace Saudi Arabia on the Security Council for a two-year term starting in January after the Saudis' unprecedented rejection of the seat hours after they were elected, a UN diplomat said Thursday.Top EU Legislators Appeal Against UNHRC Candidacies of China, Cuba, Russia, Saudi Arabia We, the undersigned members of parliament, human rights activists and non-governmental organizations, call on you to publicly oppose the candidacies of Algeria, China, Cuba, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, for seats on the United Nations Human Rights Council, elections for which will be held on November 12, 2013. We urge you to take action to defeat these manifestly unworthy candidacies, which threaten to cast a shadow upon the reputation of the Council—and of the United Nations as a whole.Israel, US lose UNESCO voting right in dispute Under UNESCO rules, the US had until Friday morning to resume funding or explain itself, or it automatically loses its vote. A UNESCO official, who was not authorized to speak publicly about the issue, said nothing was received from either the US or Israel.BBC Trust Censures Show for Inaccurate Portrayal of Six Day War The BBC Trust has decided that Dan Snow breached its Editorial Guidelines on accuracy when he implied that Israel had started the Six Day War in a film called 'History of Syria,' the BBC reported Thursday.Guess who endorsed Max Blumenthal's 'I hate Israel handbook'? It's of course not surprising that the former Guardian columnist – whose history of engaging in antisemitic tropes is well-documented – endorsed a book by such a hateful anti-Zionist. However, in light of Greenwald's star status within a segment of the progressive media, it's important to continue documenting his propensity to sympathize with commentators who characterize Jews and the Jewish state in a manner indistinguishable from the rhetoric of decidedly illiberal extremists.U.S., Jewish leaders condemn Hungary far-right for protest The United States on Thursday strongly condemned a far-right party for unveiling a statue of wartime leader Miklos Horthy, who allied Hungary with Nazi Germany, an event which stoked concerns about a wave of anti-Semitism in the country.Controversial Film 'Aftermath' Confronts Poland's Relationship With the Holocaust (INTERVIEW) 'Aftermath' elicited a harsh response from many Polish nationalists and right-wingers, who accused it of being "anti-Polish" propaganda and an attempt to rewrite history. Some local cinemas even banned the film and actor Maciej Stuhr, in a disturbing case of life imitating art, was, like the brothers in the film, on the receiving end of death threats and accusations of being Jewish.Germany: The Greatest Double Robbery in the History of Art? A full list of artworks will not be published online. "We prefer if people with a claim to lost artwork get in touch with us to say which picture they are missing, rather than the other way around." — Reinhard Nemetz, State Prosecutor's Office, Augsburg, Germany.South African cabinet: No ban on government travel to Israel The South African government announced on Wednesday that it does not have a ban on government officials travelling to Israel, a week after International Relations Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane said the country's ministers were not going to Israel as a sign of solidarity with the Palestinians.EU Ambassador Wants Cooperation with Israel The European Union's new ambassador to Israel has indicated that the EU is interested in continuing its collaboration with Israel in the field of science.Israeli water tech comes to rescue of EU farmers The green fields of Europe are struggling to stay watered. A number of factors, from climate change to population growth to government policies, have turned even areas where water was previously plentiful into thirsty regions, where irrigation and other methods to manage water have become necessary. For much of Europe the concept of water management is relatively new, which is why an Israeli company known for its expertise in water management technology is stepping in.Two Israelis win French National Order of Agricultural Merit An Israeli agro-hydrology researcher and a winemaker are the winners of the National Order of Agricultural Merit, awarded by the French Ministry of Agriculture.Israel Daily Picture: The First Graduating Class of One of the Yishuv's Great Institutions, the Gymnasia Herzliya The Hebrew Gymnasia Herzliya was formed in 1905 and was the first Hebrew-language school in modern history. We suggest that the date, 1900, written in the caption of Marks' photo of the school's first graduating class is mistaken by 10-15 years, considering that Rachel married David around 1919. [He was discharged from the British Army in 1920.]Rupert Murdoch: World Freedom Dependent on Israel News Corporation Chairman Rupert Murdoch told a Jewish gathering Thursday that the freedoms enjoyed by many of the world's citizens are dependent on the existence of the state of Israel. "You know as I do that as Israel goes, so goes [...] our morality and our very existence as freedom loving citizens of the world" he said, addressing the founder of Christians United for Israel (CUFI), Pastor John Hagee, who was being honored at the event.           |
| The truth about Israel's Bedouin plan Posted: 08 Nov 2013 11:00 AM PST A lot of Israel haters pretend that Israel is planning to uproot hundreds of thousands of Bedouin away from their ancestral lands and force them into concentration camps, or something like that. Israel's MFA has put together a nice and accurate picture of how they plan to solve the problem of the Bedouin in the Negev.  Recognizing that the Bedouin of the Negev need assistance, the government of Israel created a comprehensive policy aimed at improving their economic, social and living conditions, as well as resolving long-standing land issues. This new policy constitutes a major step forward towards integrating the Bedouin more fully into Israel's multicultural society, while still preserving their unique culture and heritage. The Bedouin in the Negev, numbering approximately 210,000, is one of many communities which comprise Israel's pluralistic society. Unfortunately, historically this community has been ranked low in socio-economic indicators. Recognizing that the Bedouin of the Negev need assistance, the government of Israel created a comprehensive policy - called the Begin Plan - aimed at improving their economic, social and living conditions, as well as resolving long-standing land issues. To this end, Israel has allocated approximately 2.2 billion dollars (8 billion shekels), including over 330 million dollars (1.2 billion shekels) for specific economic and social development projects. This January 2013 policy - named after then-minister Ze'ev Binyamin (Benny) Begin - is designed to solve a wide range of problems affecting the Bedouin population. Among the numerous initiatives that have begun or are planned are the expansion of technological and adult education, the development of industrial centers, the establishment of employment guidance centers, assistance in strengthening Bedouin local governments, improvements to the transportation system, centers of excellence for students and support for Bedouin women who wish to work or start businesses. Israel is working with the Bedouin community on all aspects of the Begin Plan. Indeed, the plan was developed through dialogue and in close coordination with the Bedouin: In an attempt to expand on the previous Prawer Plan, Minister Begin and his team met with thousands of Bedouin individuals and organizations during the development stage. As a result, Bedouin traditions and cultural sensitivities were taken into consideration, and a plan was formulated to reinforce the connection of the Bedouin to their culture and heritage. Furthermore, contrary to some claims, Israel is not forcing a nomadic community to change its lifestyle. The Bedouin in the Negev, who moved to the area starting at the end of the 18th century, began settling down over a hundred years ago, long before the establishment of the State of Israel. By now, most Bedouin citizens live in permanent homes. Still, one of the major problems facing the Bedouin is housing. Almost half of the Negev Bedouin (approximately 90,000) live in houses built illegally, many of them in shacks without basic services. Isolated encampments and other Bedouin homes may lack essential infrastructures, including sewage systems and electricity, and access to services such as educational and health facilities is limited. There are solutions to this problem and to the many other difficulties facing the Bedouin. For example, under the Begin Plan, the government is giving every Bedouin family (or eligible individual) that needs it, a resident plot. These lands are being developed to include all the modern infrastructures and will be granted free of charge. Bedouin families can then build houses according to their own desires and traditions. Those that move will be offered their choice of joining rural, agricultural, communal, suburban or urban communities. Most of the Bedouin citizens will remain in their current homes. 120,000 already live in one of the seven Bedouin urban centers or eleven recognized villages. Of the remaining 90,000 that live in encampments or communities that are not zoned, only 30,000 will have to move, most of them a short distance (a few kilometers at most). The other 60,000 will have their homes legalized under Israel's initiative, which will develop their communities and grant the residents property rights. Much has been made of those Bedouin who will have to move. However, almost half of them (14,000-15,000) have settled illegally within the danger zone of the Ramat Hovav Toxic Waste Disposal Facility. Given the threat to their health, and even lives should there be an incident at the facility, the government of Israel has an obligation to relocate these families. The Begin Plan will also resolve land claims made by a number of Bedouin in the Negev, most of which have been in dispute for decades. Currently, there are 2,900 land claims regarding 587 square kilometers (227 sq. miles). Although these claims have no legal basis under Israeli law (and were not recognized under the previous Ottoman or British land law systems), Israel wants to resolve the issue. It will do so by adopting a compromise according to which all the Bedouin claimants will receive compensation in land and money equivalent to the full value of the land claimed. The Bedouin will no longer have to engage in lengthy court cases while the compensation process will be based on the principles of fairness, transparency and dialogue There have been attempts to attack the Begin Plan (which its detractors deliberately misname the Prawer Plan in order to associate it with an outdated proposal). Many of those acting in the international arena against Israel's plan for the Bedouin belong to the camp which seizes upon any opportunity to harm Israel's reputation. Others have purer motives, but have based their opposition on false information distributed by Israel's opponents. This opposition is unfortunate, particularly for the Bedouin who will benefit greatly from the Begin Plan. This new policy constitutes a major step forward towards integrating the Bedouin more fully into Israel's multicultural society, while still preserving their unique culture and heritage. Most importantly, the Begin Plan guarantees a better future for Bedouin children. No longer will they have to reside in isolated shacks without electricity or proper sewage. Now they will live closer to schools and will be able to walk home safely on sidewalks with streetlights, alongside paved roads. They will have easier access to health clinics and educational opportunities. Their parents will enjoy greater employment prospects, bettering the economic situation of the whole family. To oppose the Begin Plan is to oppose improving the lives of Bedouin children. Here's an infographic  (h/t Irene)      |
| 11/08 Links Pt1: The assault on Resolution 242, Fatah - terrorists "They are our role models" Posted: 08 Nov 2013 09:30 AM PST From Ian: Dore Gold: The assault on Resolution 242 One of the intriguing aspects of Resolution 242 was that it said nothing about Jerusalem. In a letter to The New York Times on March 6, 1980, Arthur Goldberg wrote: "Resolution 242 in no way refers to Jerusalem, and this omission was deliberate." He explained that he never described Jerusalem as "occupied territory." Goldberg was reacting to the policy of the Carter administration, which was criticizing Israeli construction practices in east Jerusalem and misrepresenting Israel's legal rights. Goldberg believed that the status of Jerusalem had to be negotiated, but he insisted that "Jerusalem was not to be divided again."Frustrated Kerry's peace critique a heavy slap in Netanyahu's face Kerry seemed to place the blame for the failure to make rapid and major progress in negotiations overwhelmingly on Israel, with no acknowledgment — in his statements as broadcast Thursday — of two intifadas, relentless anti-Israel incitement in the Palestinian territories, the Hamas takeover of Gaza and the constant rocket fire from the Strip. (It is important to note that Channel 2 aired only part of the full interview on Thursday. More is set to air Friday evening.)Ya'alon: No need to fear Kerry's threats Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon responded to Kerry's statements in the interview. "There is no need to fear threats of whether there will or won't be a third Intifada," he said.Can Arafat sabotage peace from his grave? Many parties would benefit from having the story of Arafat's poisoning stick. This would create the myth that he was a hero who not only fought for the Palestinians but died on their altar. The current story has no heroics involved.Palestinians: 'Israel killed Arafat' The Palestinians themselves could come under renewed scrutiny, since Arafat was holed up in his Israeli-besieged West Bank compound in the months before his death, surrounded by advisers, staff and bodyguards.Jerusalem journalists point the finger at Arafat's inner circle What they don't know is where the poison came from, but they are keeping tabs on the story. They theorize that it was one of the powerful men in Arafat's circle who accessed the polonium from either Israel or the former Soviet Union, where Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas spent time while working on his doctorate.'Arafat poisoned' report may hamper Abbas in talks with Israel Despite his status as father of Palestinian nationhood, Arafat was disliked by most segments of his society, Frisch said. As a result, Israel could expect little more than sporadic demonstrations or stone throwing on the Palestinian street in protest of his alleged poisoning.Former FM insists Israel had no hand in Arafat's death Silvan Shalom, who served as Israel's foreign minister in 2004 when Yasser Arafat died, insisted Thursday that Israel had "nothing whatsoever" to do with the death of the Palestinian leader. Had Israel wanted to kill Arafat, Shalom said, it would have been "the simplest thing" not to permit him to leave Ramallah for medical treatment in Paris.Facts about Yasser Arafat's death and life the Guardian won't report The original 'exclusive' Al Jazeera report on the Swiss findings noted that, in the event Arafat was poisoned, his Palestinian rivals at the time of his death would have to be considered main suspects – a possibility not even mentioned in the more than 3200 words the Guardian devoted to the story.Wave of Palestinian attacks against Israelis washes over Judea and Samaria An Israeli man and woman were wounded Friday morning when a Palestinian assailant threw a Molotov cocktail at their car as they drove by the Tekoa settlement in Gush Etzion. Both were treated by paramedics at the scene and were taken to Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem for further care. Their car was destroyed in the fire.Border Police shoot, kill knife-brandishing Palestinian at checkpoint near Jerusalem The spokesman said the Palestinian man had brandished a knife at a West Bank checkpoint near Jerusalem and ignored calls from paramilitary Border Police officers to stop before he was shot and killed.Shin Bet shuts down Hamas offices in east Jerusalem Al-Quds Development ran one and Amara al-Aksa the other. Both organizations are part of the Islamic Movement in Israel, and managed from Nazareth and Umm el- Fahm, the Shin Bet said.Fatah defends glorifying terrorists on Facebook: "They are our role models" Palestinian Media Watch has documented many times that Fatah continuously uses its "Main Page" on Facebook to glorify terrorists. Recently, Fatah used this Facebook page to praise a murderer of two as the "nation's symbol."Shalom threatens to cut off Palestinian electricity over unpaid bills Energy and Water Minister Silvan Shalom on Thursday threatened to cut off Israel's electric supply to the Palestinian Authority if it did not pay its massive debts.Hamas Official: We'll Expel or Kill All the Zionists A senior Hamas official declared on Thursday that his group intends to stick to its mission - "liberating" all of "Palestine" (meaning all of Israel).Hamas: New Terror War 'A Matter of Time' Gaza Minister of Religious Affairs Ismail Radwan accused Israel of "raiding the holy Aqsa Mosque" and called for a holy war, Hamas' Al-Qassam website reports.Netanyahu urges Kerry not to sign deal with Iran "Iran gets everything that it wanted at this stage and pays nothing. And this is when Iran is under severe pressure. I urge Secretary Kerry not to rush to sign, to wait, to reconsider, to get a good deal," Netanyahu added. "But this is a bad deal, a very, very bad deal. It's the deal of a century for Iran; it's a very dangerous and bad deal for peace and the international community."Carney Claims No 'Daylight' Between U.S. and Israel on Iran; Netanyahu Disagrees White House press secretary Jay Carney claimed Thursday that there was "no daylight between Israel and the United States" on preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, but that comment is contradicted by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's assertion that any deal with the Iranians would be a "mistake of historic proportions."The Iranians are feeling the pinch Sanctions are what have brought Iran to the table to talk in the first place. In 2012, the Islamic Republic's net exports of petroleum dropped to their lowest level since 1990.Al Jazeera Paying for Exiled Muslim Brotherhood Leaders' Hotel Rooms Al Jazeera officials are keeping quiet following reports that the Qatari-owned news organization is funding hotel suites for the exiled senior leaders of Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood.Muslim Brotherhood Loses Appeal Against Ban Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood lost an appeal against a court decision to ban the group, Al Arabiya reported Wednesday.UAE preempts Muslim Brotherhood with trials Concerned by the perceived threat of the Arab Spring as it washed over the Middle East, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) opted to act defensively, eyeing its opposition as a possible third column. This week, 30 defendants – 20 Egyptians and 10 Emiratis – went on trial in the emirate Abu Dhabi, where they are accused of assisting the Muslim Brotherhood by creating a branch of the Islamist group.Russian parliament passes tough new anti-terror bill Russian parliament's lower house on Friday approved new legislation that toughens punishment for terrorism and requires terrorists' relatives to pay for the damages caused in attacks.      |
| PLO admits Russian Arafat report doesn't indicate polonium poisoning Posted: 08 Nov 2013 08:00 AM PST From AP: Just so you know how objective Tirawi is, he has been publicly charging Israel with the death of Arafat for years. Naturally,... He did not present evidence of Israeli involvement, arguing only that Israel had the means and motive to do so. Israel has repeatedly denied it was behind Arafat's death, and did so again Friday, in light of the new allegations.In 2012, however, Tirawi stated that "We are certain that there are Palestinian hands that contributed to the elimination of Yasser Arafat," and that they "will be subject to severe penalties and doomed to death."      |
| Simulation of missile attack on Israel broadcast on Iranian TV Posted: 08 Nov 2013 06:45 AM PST From YNet: An agreement between the United States and Iran over the latter's nuclear program seems imminent, but the charm offensive in Geneva is not mirrored at home. In Tehran, the Iranian government sent a different message with a broadcast on state television of a simulated missile attack on Israel. The idea of making a video simulating different scenarios is not inherently bad. It would be expected in a Western newscast or documentary about the situation. But there are two things to note about this video. One is that the patriotic, uplifting music shows that this isn't a situation that is looked upon reluctantly, but as an ideal. Attempting to destroy Israel is not considered a last resort and regrettable but it is portrayed as a nationalistic duty, only waiting for a plausible excuse. The other is that Iran is publicly bragging that it would aim its missiles at civilians (the Azrieli towers, Ben Gurion airport.) The Azrieli Center is particularly interesting because it is Israel's equivalent to the World Trade Center in terms of symbolism. Iran gloats that it wholeheartedly supports terrorism against Israelis.      |
| Bibi: "A very, very bad deal" on Iran Posted: 08 Nov 2013 05:06 AM PST From the Prime Minister's Office: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, this morning, made the following remarks prior to his meeting with US Secretary of State John Kerry: After the meeting with Kerry: "I met Secretary Kerry right before he leaves to Geneva. I reminded him that he said that no deal is better than a bad deal. And the deal that is being discussed in Geneva right now is a bad deal. It's a very bad deal. Iran is not required to take apart even one centrifuge. But the international community is relieving sanctions on Iran for the first time after many years. Iran gets everything that it wanted at this stage and pays nothing. And this is when Iran is under severe pressure. I urge Secretary Kerry not to rush to sign, to wait, to reconsider, to get a good deal. But this is a bad deal, a very, very, bad deal. It's the deal of a century for Iran; it's a very dangerous and bad deal for peace and the international community." The Telegraph reports on the expected parameters of the deal. For a (presumed) six month period: All this comes after John Kerry was unusually blunt in criticizing all building of Jewish homes across the Green Line, no matter where.      |
| Al Qaeda in Syria: "Killing you apostates comes before killing Jews and Christians" Posted: 08 Nov 2013 02:10 AM PST This is an apparently authentic video showing a walkie-talkie conversation between fighters from al-Qaeda and the Free Syrian Army. Turn on closed captioning to see the translation: ISIS talking: "You are (FSA) infidel, You're infidel" (h/t Bjorn)      |
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