– We are ready for possible military operation in Gaza. The IDF is ready for the possibility of a military operation in the Gaza Strip, IDF Spokesman Brig.-Gen. Yoav Mordechai told Army Radio Monday night. Morechai added that “Islamic Jihad is frustrated by its inability to inflict real damage on Israelis while the IDF has… Read More Israel: IDF ready to cripple Islamic Jihad in Gaza
A new poll shows that nearly two-thirds of Americans disapprove of the way President Obama is handling gasoline prices. This finding could blunt the election-year political gains he’s racked up on account of the brightening economic picture. Sixty-five percent disapprove of Obama’s performance on prices at the pump, which have surged in recent weeks, while… Read More Israel blurs President Obama’s chance of reelection
Israel is only Mideast state safe for Christians, envoy to U.S. says. In Wall Street Journal op-ed, Michael Oren compares what he calls the current repression of Christians in the Muslim world to the expulsion of Jews from Arab states. Israel is the only country in the Middle East that is safe for Christians, Israel’s… Read More Michae Oren: Israel only safe place for Christians
Israel’s supporters were pleasantly shocked over the weekend at the timely and savvy Israeli media response to the rocket fire from Gaza. The real-time media battle was joined by Twitter account #Israelunderfire and @IDFSpokesperson, as well as the YouTube channels of the IDF, Prime Minister’s Office and Foreign Ministry. Residents of Israeli cities hit by… Read More Israel does well in media war
Link to a speech in Norway. BBIF-058a
