Latma Reports on Peace Now

Latma is well known in Israel for is comical skits on daily news here. Sad to say, that there is all too much truth in what they portray. Groups like Peace Now are the forerunners to the destruction of this country (from the inside). Not content with truth they go out of their way to twist every incident to make Israel look bad. One has to ask the question--where is their funding coming from ? 

Time Out From Hate~You Need to Watch This!

This was an experiment by a few young people walking a busy section of town carrying signs that said "Free Hugs" in English and Italian. Please take a few minutes to watch and think. At first people ignore, laugh nervously or back away like they are "a bit nuts". 

Gradually these kids start winning people over--watch the smiles. It is almost impossible to watch this to the end without smiling or shedding a tear.

We need more people in this world willing to give free hugs (like these kids) so that others can experience something "for free"--happiness and joy--no strings attached. I think I would rather be paying for the University these kids are attending as opposed to our liberal left-leaning schools in North America!!

Have you hugged anyone today? Have you been hugged lately?Go on--try it!

For one moment our lives met our souls touched...Oscar Wilde

Free Hugs in Sondrio, Italy~Wow!

IQ Test at UCLA

UCLA is one of the top twenty-five universities in the USA. If I was paying for my kids to attend this school I would ask for my money back. Hopefully these young people are not as vacant as they sound--but then, they must have watched the movie (trailer at 3:15)...Listen and learn folks.

Once Again~The Voyage of the Idiots

An article in Arutz 7 notes that the Israeli Navy has been monitoring the movements of activists on a Syrian ship that is supposed to carry activists and "aid" to Gaza via an overland route from an Egyptian port.

There are more than a few things wrong with these people and their motives. For starters:

* On a daily basis Israel sends more goods into Gaza than these ships carry.

* With yet another shopping mall being built and food in the markets overflowing~there is No Disaster in Gaza--only what Hama is imposing on their own people

* Exports (though limited) are being allowed out of Gaza, and,

* The Raffah crossing with Egypt has been almost completely opened up.
* The only thing Israel is trying to stop is weapons and Jihadists. Well Duuhhh...

There is a story behind the chant that all muslims love so much-- the rallying "Peace Cry" heard from the IHH terrorists on board the Mavi Marmara as they prepared to crash the blockade on Gaza.

In 628, Muhammad had besieged the Jewish city Khaybar, but first he sent in assassins to murder the Jewish leaders of the city. After a bloody battle the Jews surrendered. Muhammad imposed the Jizya tax [for all non-Muslims], and they became dhimmis [officially second-class citizens]. Muhammed also demanded that the Jews turn over to the Muslims half of their crops (Note: the Muslims did not know how to raise crops--not much has changed). On the day the Jews of Khaybar surrendered, Muhammad took the Jewish wife of the city leader as a wife (he had previously killed her father) and at the same time, had her husband tortured to death--they wanted to know where he had hidden his treasure. (Source: Kitab al-Maghazi, Vol. 2, pages 440-479).

This victory against the Jews in Khaybar has been burned into Muslim memory. This event is a source for mockery towards the Jews and it is constantly invoked at every opportunity when the Arab-Israeli conflict is involved. And hey guys--there were no "settlements" back then! It is very common to hear Arabs / Palestinians and their lefty useful idiots shouting "Khaybar Khaybar...at demonstrations just the like Turkish terrorists on board the Flotilla headed towards Gaza shouted a few months ago (see the video below).

From the mouths of their own people listen to these "Peace Activists" singing: Khaybar, Khaybar ya yahud. Jaish Muhammed soufa ya’oud! (O Jews of Khaybar, the army of Muhammad is returning!) The chant implies that history will repeat itself...ummm, yes

Khaybar, Khaybar Ya Yahud...The Song of "Peace" ??

XXX

Guilty ! So Say the Courts to Moshe Katzav

Today in a unanimous verdict, a three-judge panel convicted former president Moshe Katzav of two counts of rape, one count of an indecent act, sexual harassment of three women and an attempt to obstruct justice. The only charge he was not convicted on was one of harassing a witness. While one of the attacks occurred while he was transportation minister the other assaults were carried out from inside the President's Residence--what a desecration!

For Israel this sends out the message that with all of our flaws, we have a democratic system and the law works. For Moshe Katzav it should be a time of reflection and regret, but he remains obstinate accusing everybody but himself of wrong doing. Indeed many residents of his home town still stand behind him. One has to wonder if it is because they really believe in his innocence or if it is the voice of the "old guard" speaking using that old knee-jerk reaction that it must be the fault of the woman...

 

The judges declared that:

* Katzav's testimony had been "replete with lies,"
 

* While he accused the media of "trying him publicly," he himself "used   the media to his advantage whenever he could"; and
 

* he should have accepted the plea bargain that was offered him

 

 

***It Should be Noted:

The State Prosecutor in Israel is facing criticism for having even offered a moderate plea bargain in the--case and well he should!

 

Born in Iran, Katzav immigrated to Israel with his parents in 1951. He was able to make a career in public service serving in many positions prior to being appointed president. Although the role of president in Israel is symbolic, when the person in this position abuses his position to take advantage of those working for him it brings shame on the entire country. More so for all the thousands of Jews who have made aliyah through the years this man denigrates the hard work and dedication of the those who have worked and sacrificed to help our little country blossom.

The minimum sentence for these charges is four years in jail. It has been announced that his passport was taken away, but so far he is not held in custody.  I would hope he gets a strong sentence and be made to undergo rehabilitation for sexual predators. His crimes are bad enough, but as someone who was in the position of representing our country, Israel, in front of the world his crimes are just plain evil. It will be interesting to see what the courts decide.

This person brings shame and a disgrace to the citizens  and the country he represented, and to all men in general. He came from a country where women are treated as chattel and Jews are persecuted. He achieved a career, a wife, family, and a position of honour in our country. He used that position to abuse others in a most disgusting way--in truth, there are no words. His picture should never be shown next to the flag of Israel.

Update to Carmel Fire Tragedy~A Gift of Joy

Danny Hayat

On Tuesday, 28 December, less than ten days after Danny Hayat succumbed to burns suffered while battling the Carmel fire, his widow, Hofit gave birth to a baby girl at the Afula hospital--it is reported that both mother and daughter are healthy.

After fighting for his life for two weeks, 35-year old Danny Hayat became the 44th victim of the disastrous fire on the 19th of December.  He was being treated at Rambam hospital, and recently had begun receiving artificial skin grafts. Family and friends felt that he was getting stronger and would recover.

Mrs. Netanyahyu & Hofit Hayat

Sara Netanyahu, wife of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu paid visits to the victims families and was instrumental in raising funds for the costly skin grafts given to Danny Hayat. She enlisted Keren Hayesod (The United Israel Appeal) to donate the funds, and through them raised 150,000 euros ($199,565) to purchase artificial skin for the operation. Mrs. Netanyahu is pictured with (then pregnant) Hofit Hayat at the hospital.

Danny Hayat was the founder and commander of the Jezreel rescue unit. The unit's flag had hung outside the intensive care room.  In addition to his wife and baby daughter Danny left behind two sons.

Uri Samandayev

Elad Rivan

Danny Hayat, his partner, 26 year old Uri Samandayev and 16 year old volunteer fireman Elad Rivan rushed to fight the flames engulfing a bus carrying cadets sent to evacuate  terrorist prisoners from Damon Prison--according to reports none of the prisoners were injured. Both Smandayev and Rivan died at the scene, while Hayat was rescued in critical condition, with burns to 65 percent of his body.

 The picture shown to the left was taken by a tour guide from a point overlooking the bus just  seconds before the wall of flames closed in. Also visible is the car of Commander Ahuva Tomer who had gone after the bus to help the trapped cadets.

She was one of two people who were rescued from the blaze only to succumb to their injuries later, in hospital. 

Commander Ahuva Tomer

 Haifa police chief Ahuva Tomer's car was on the road behind  the bus filled with cadets when the wall of flames roared up and  in a matter of a few seconds engulfed the area trapping them all. She was found  and rushed to hospital with burns to 90 percent of her body but was unable to overcome her injuries. To read more follow the links HERE and HERE and HERE.

Cadet Jalal Bissan

Prison Service cadet Jalal Bissan aged 29, a resident of the Arab village Jatt in the northern Galilee region was aboard the trapped bus. He was taken to Rambam Medical Center in Haifa  with burns to 95 percent of his body but never regained consciousness. He had been hooked up to an artificial lung for the last two days of his life and died as a result of severe infection. According to the commander of the Prison Services central district, Jalal's goal was to move up in the Prison Service ranks and he was accepted to the officers' course.  He described Jalal as a very serious and dependable person. Jalal is survived by his wife and two children. 

Baruch Dayan Emet

Just for Fun~Flash Mob Israel

For all the people out there who say Israelis are violent, war-mongers, racists or what ever--this video clip is for you. In September 2010, the folks at  Rishon Le Zion (First to Zion) beach in Israel were surprised with a mass "Flash Mob" dance put on as part of the new Lottery campaign. Rishon Le Zion is the fourth largest city in Israel (and very nice place to visit). The huge bug-eyed yellow, orange and blue "balls" in the background are everywhere the tickets are sold--no offense to the Lottery guys but they are a really ugly looking mascot or whatever you want to call them. This is just one of many flash mob videos, taken in Haifa, Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, etc--because Israelis just love to have fun.

Even though we are surrounded by enemies, peppered with kassams (rockets meant to kill and maim) and plagued with jihadists trying to kill (any way they can), the majority of Israelis simply want to enjoy life, and do so with great gusto. For those who continually criticize Israel I dare you to try this in Gaza--or any Muslim country for that matter! 

For those of you who are pro-Gaza/Hamas I thought I would enclose a few pictures from the beautiful Gaza beaches now that Hamas is running things. This is not a joke--this is what you get when you allow Sharia in. Wake up folks--they are already trying to bringing this garbage to the west and unless somebody gets the guts to say "enough" we will all be dragged back to the dark ages.

A New Cover for Joseph's Tomb

Arutz 7 has reported that a new ornate cover was placed over the gravestone in the tomb of the Biblical Patriarch Joseph in Shechem. 

This photo and others were taken and sent to Arutz 7 by Ma'ayan Ayish of Yitzhar, and can be seen at this link.

The tombstone (and many other Jewish Sites) were torched, defiled and desecrated by Arab vandals--a common practice among Muslims, who demand utmost respect for anything holy to them (of course!).

The destruction of the site was heartbreaking and carried out with violent hatred. The video below shows the tomb before and also during the desecration. Please watch it all--then imagine the world outcry if such a thing were done to an Islamic site. The time has long past for us to keep on with this politically correct madness--this is just one example of the ongoing bias, hatred and outright racism that is creeping into the world. The Arab countries surrounding Israel make no secret of their goal to wipe out the Jews and have all  of Israel and the middle-east under Islam--followed by the rest of the world. Nobody cries out when Abbas declares that not one Jew will step on "Palestinian" ground, but when rabbis warn Jews not to rent or sell our Holy Land to Arabs we are suddenly called racist.

Wake up! Be informed! There are many sites that translate Arab papers. You will soon learn the truth, that in their world there is always one speech for the English speakers and then there is what they tell their own people in Arabic.

Look at the size of Israel--then look at the size of the rest of the Arab countries surrounding it. Forcing us to cede any more land is a death penalty. Remember--if Israel is gone every country in the world will be on the threatened list--many already are almost  taken over.  Look at how Islam has spread through the Middle-East and Africa. The Muslim world is never content with what they have--their goal is to have it all--an Islamic caliphate that will rule the world--there is no such thing in Islam as living peacefully side by side. Islam only knows domination. We must take a stand now, for ourselves, our children and all future generations. Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem and All of Israel...

Of Pig Races and Cemetaries~Rememer the Alamo ?

So, I received an email about a group of citizens in Seville, Spain who objected to the building of a mosque. They did not protest or make a fuss. Instead they buried a pig on the property. Is this true? A quick search reveals many posts and comments about the incident which supposedly took place this summer--Although pictures were provided, I have not been able to confirm the truth of it. 

However, I did find this post at Bare Naked Islam, dated 30 June 2010 about a story that was on Fox News,that does seem to be true. Apparently a  muslim group purchased land (next to a pig farm?) to build a mosque. As one who lives in the middle east I have had my days and nights disturbed with the screeching from mosque turrets--I would not want one in my neighborhood if I was living anyplace else (not really a choice here). Babies and pets find it equally disturbing.

Back to the story--the next move of the Islamic group was to ask the Texas farmer to push off--or at least get rid of the pigs near their property line apparently their were also some slurs. Obviously this Muslim group does not know about Texans and the Alamo--you just don't mess with Texans. As the farmer was there first, he resented how he was being treated so, what did the farmer do?  Hint:  He started holding pig races during prayer times! Seriously--watch the clip! (It should be noted that the pigs did not appear to suffer harm during their race to the trough!)

How the PA Treats Their "Special Needs Children"

On December 23rd, Beit El's "around the clock" security office was alerted to an infiltration at the security fence. Residents were told to stay in side with doors locked. A short time later IDF (Israel Defense Forces) soldiers found a deranged young man walking towards the settlement. At first the soldiers thought he was drunk, but upon investigation realized that he was suffering from a mental illness.

The boy told investigators that his family wanted him dead. He said they threatened him at gunpoint, forcing him to walk towards the settlement with the hope that soldiers would think he was trying to infiltrate the town and would shoot him. The IDF soldiers searched and caught four family members fleeing the area.

Now, for the sake of argument, imagine what would have happened if this poor young man had been shot...Yeah, the world would be coming to Israel with tar and feathers and of course cameras for their "Photo-Op", while the "family" would be wailing and gnashing their teeth at the loss of their precious child (while demanding compensation and retribution, of course). And so it goes...

About Soldiers Who Defend Us

In England, North America and even Israel there are groups who make it a point to come out and hurl abuse at soldiers as they do their duty or return from a tour of duty. Without these brave souls we would not be enjoying the freedoms we do. To abuse them is a travesty. Sadly there has not been a loud enough defense for those who put their lives on the line for us. Thank Goodness Pat Condell has once again spoken up in his hard-hitting style. Although he is speaking about the "Sharia for the UK" fools who abused the returning soldiers in Luton, his words could apply to every country where the laws of freedom allow these welfare-collecting creeps to abuse young men and women of the Armed Forces. Good for him--now what are we going to do about it !

Jihad Bells from Bethlehem

Latma TV is well know for their comedy skits in Israel. Of course they have applied their wit to the Season. Sadly, for the PA to sing Jihad Bells is not unusual. The actual song starts at 1:28. Lets all pray that as a New Year starts we will begin to see an end to hatred and religious persecution. You can see all of their videos on their YouTube Channel. Meanwhile--Enjoy!

A Time to Honour and Reflect

I have written about Arlington Cemetery here and I admit I am an ardent supporter of the Armed Forces in every free democratic country. I don't think enough can be said of the troops who stand on the front lines so we can enjoy our freedoms. Of all countries, I find that  the USA, (Arlington Cemetery) stands out as a shining example for us all. This story is one example, but it raises questions.  Why is this not mentioned in the mainstream media? Why is it that more people are not aware of this?  As a Jew I do not observe the season,  but I am touched by the honour and respect that is shown for those who have given their all. Maybe the rest of the world isn't interested but what is wrong that the US Media sees fit to turn a blind eyel? Shame on them.

Christmas at Arlington Cemetery
Rest easy, sleep well my brothers.
Know the line has held,
Your job is done.
Rest easy, sleep well.
Others have taken up
where you fell,
The line has held.
Peace, peace, and farewell...

There is a beautiful story about the wreaths at Arlington Cemetery. Each year some 5,000 wreaths are donated by the Worcester Wreath Co. of Harrington, Maine. The owner, Merrill Worcester, not only provides the wreaths, but covers the trucking expense as well. He's done this since 1992. Also, most years, groups of Maine school kids combine an educational trip to DC with this event to help out. Making this even more remarkable is the fact that Harrington is in one the poorest parts of the state.

Hooray for Merrill Worcester and the people who take part in this amazing work. To the teachers in Maine who are giving students real values--you will reap the rewards of the seeds you are sowing--Never Stop!

With all the bad things going on in the world this is one touching act of love that should be shared. Please do pass it on to everyone you know. May God Bless and Keep all the Fallen Soldiers and Protect those who are fighting--even now.

Islam Was Born Out of Child Abuse And Rape

There is an amazing article on the blog Sultan Knish that must be read by all. I quote:

Islam was born out of the brutal rape of a little girl. As the mother of the Sunni Caliphate, Aisha is not just an incidental figure. Her marriage to Mohammed lies at the heart of Islam. The alliance between her father and her abuser made Islam viable by giving its prophet his first real power base. After Mohammed's death, her father used that connection to the Chief Prophet of Islam, to gain the political upper hand over Mohammed's son-in-law in the civil war that arose afterward. And it was her father who oversaw the codification of the Koran in its written form.

And further down:

Islam's Prophet had been forced to marry an older woman for financial reasons, but after her death spoke constantly of finding a "young girl to play with". From kidnapping and raping women to marrying his son's wife to molesting a little girl who still played with dolls-- Islam allowed Mohammed to indulge his worst impulses. Mohammed reached such a level of arrogance that when he wanted to set aside one of his wives' marital rights, he received yet another convenient 'revelation' from Allah. At which point the Koran records Aisha as saying, "O Allah's Apostle I do not see but that your Lord hurries in pleasing you." Here the true nakedness of Islam is revealed. Mohammed's Allah was nothing more than his pimp. 

There is so much more. I urge you to Click the Link and read the entire post. As always the Sultan (aka Daniel Greenfield) has captured the facts and presented them with awesomeness. 

Garbage Island~Not a Holiday Getaway

The blogosphere is full of amazing things--this is but one of them. Every time America or China (or anybody else) dumps plastic in water and it ends up in the ocean there are currents that grab the stuff sending it all to the same place.

It all ends up in the northwest part of the Pacific Ocean, approximately a thousand miles off the coast of California--a mass of floating plastic and other debris sometimes called Garbage Island or the Great Pacific Garbage Patch and it is estimated to be the size of Texas--some even say the size of the USA.

 

Not all of the garbage stays on the surface. Plastic does not biodegrade, but it does break into minuscule pieces that float just below the surface. These tantalizing bits are mistaken for food by fish and other sea animals when in fact they contain all kinds of toxins. Research has shown that this plastic marine debris affects at least 267 species worldwide--and, consider this, while the fish eat the plastic--we eat the fish.

By the way, although it may be called an island, if you try to stand on it you will sink right through--and immediately be covered over in plastic. In my opinion, instead of spending billions of dollars on costly global warming "conferences" maybe our governments should think about finding a solution to all the tons of plastic just "gathering" in the ocean--and growing...