I received this article from the Naomi Ragen newsletter. Here is the archive information:
https://archive.mail-list.com/naomiragen/msg00746.html
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This was in the Daily Sport today - British version of New York Post - The View from Hereh Subject: Boycotting Israel OK. So I understand that you are ticked off at Israel, and in love with the Palestinians. That's fine with me, as long as you have truly weighed all the facts. So, you want to boycott Israel? I'll be sorry to miss you, but if you are doing it - do it properly. Let me help you. Check all your medications. Make sure that you do not have tablets, drops, lotions, etc., made by Abic or Teva. It may mean that you will suffer from colds and flu this winter but, hey, that's a small price for you to pay in your campaign against Israel, isn't it? While we are on the subject of your Israeli boycott, and the medical contributions to the world made by Israeli doctors and scientists, how about telling your pals to boycott the following... To reduce scarring and adhesions in gynecological surgery, Laproscopy and Laser Laproscopy were developed by Israeli medical medical research teams. An Israeli company has developed a simple blood test that distinguishes between mild and more severe cases of Multiple Sclerosis. So, if you know anyone suffering from MS, tell them to ignore the Israeli patent that may, more accurately, diagnose their symptoms. An Israeli-made device helps restore the use of paralyzed hands. This device electrically stimulates the hand muscles, providing hope to millions of stroke sufferers and victims of spinal injuries. If you wish to remove this hope of a better quality of life to these people, go ahead and boycott Israel. Young children with breathing problems will soon be sleeping more soundly, thanks to a new Israeli device called the Child Hood. This innovation replaces the inhalation mask with an improved drug delivery system that provides relief for child and parent. Please tell anxious mothers that they shouldn't use this device because of your passionate cause. These are just a few examples of how people have benefited medically from the Israeli know-how you wish to block. |
I'm so excited, the election of the next president will soon end. Though even that seems to have problems:
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About 1.8 million people were allowed to vote, and Palestinian officials predicted a high turnout. By evening, about 35 percent turnout was reported. About two hours from the originally scheduled time to end the voting, officials announced they would keep polls open two more hours until 9 p.m. (2 p.m. ET). Palestinian officials blamed Israeli checkpoints for lower than expected turnout, saying many Palestinians could not get through to polling sites. One reason Palestinian leaders were concerned about turnout was that they want the winner -- widely expected to be Mahmoud Abbas -- to have the clear support of the Palestinian people... |
PALESTINIAN MODERATE ABBAS CLAIMS VICTORY
Former Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas declared victory in the Palestinian
presidential election late Sunday after exit polls gave him a commanding lead
over his rivals.
Is Abbas really the man to usher in Middle East peace? At least one expert
says, don't hold your breath. We'll talk to Israeli journalist Ari Shavit and
Palestinian commentator Sam Bahour.
Ref. https://www.cnn.com/2005/WORLD/meast/01/09/...ions/index.html
ISRAELI MILITARY GETS A FREE REIN
Accusing the new Palestinian leadership of doing nothing to stop attacks on Israelis, Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said Sunday he had given his military forces free rein to quash Palestinian militants.
Ref. https://deseretnews.com/dn/view/1%2C1249%2C...05279%2C00.html
In support of the news above:
https://archive.mail-list.com/naomiragen/msg00767.html
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Seventeen year -old Ella from Sderot was on her way home from the Bnei Akiva youth movement Saturday night with her friend and her ten-year-old brother when the alarm sounded. They raced for the nearest shelter, but when they heard the whistle of the missle, they knew they wouldn't have time to reach it. Ella's friend lay flat on the street, Ella threw her body over her little brother's to protect him. He emerged with only slight wounds, but Ella herself sustained serious head injuries and is now unconscious and in critical condition in Soroka Hospital. . This morning, Ella's father spoke on the radio. He was talking about his daughter, about what a special person she is. Given the security situation in Sderot (which is not, by the way, over the green line, but in undisputed sovereign Israel) he'd suggested to her that she skip her weekly meeting at the youth center. But Ella, who is a group leader, said she'd promised to give a Bible talk and to lead an activity, and she couldn't disappoint the kids... Her father asked that everyone light a candle and say a prayer for her recovery. Ask God to help Ayala Chaya bat Sima, to reward her for her heroism and her dedication and her love. I thank Mirel Abeles for passing this request on to me. Our enemies throw bombs into quiet streets killing and wounding our children, and people say: "Don't be hasty, give them a chance." And I say: A chance for what? God bless this child and her family. |
How many times have we heard this before:
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon announce they have agreed to cease-fire.
Ref. https://www.CNN.com
Really the subject for an outsider is becoming 'tasteless' unless an actual line of independence is given to Palestine or in other words, it is either full blown war where Israel takes over the entire area and runs things or UN intervention as we will just see a lifetime of skirmishes in my opinion.
Well, in my opinion, this is the real chance for peace. Now that Arafat is not around, things are geting slightly easyer.
Maybe from the outside it looks tastless because there were so many conventions like the one we are about to face today in Sharam A Shech, but here in Israel (I do not know about the palestinians) we are filled with hope. This time, it really seems like it is going to work out but on the other hand, we are very careful saying that - as a result of many failures in the past.
The past few weeks were very quiet, and that is another reason that gives us hope. We just want a relaxation of the situation first, then we can discuss everything else (I am talking about the citizens).
MILITANTS AGREE TO HALT ATTACKS ON ISRAEL
Hamas and Islamic Jihad militants said Saturday they would hold fire against Israel while deciding whether to honor the cessation of hostilities declared at last week's landmark summit in Egypt between Palestinian and Israeli leaders.
Ref. https://deseretnews.com/dn/view/1%2C1249%2C...11737%2C00.html