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7/16 Middle East Live Thread
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1666163/posts ^ | 7/16/06 | me

Posted on 07/15/2006 11:24:32 PM PDT by BurbankKarl

09:19 MDA: More than 20 people hurt in Katyusha rocket strike in Haifa (Channel 2)

09:16 Residents of Acre, Haifa and its suburbs told to enter bomb shelters (Israel Radio)

09:15 Tenth Katyusha rocket lands in Haifa (Israel Radio)

09:15 Explosions heard in Rosh Hanikra (Israel Radio)

09:11 Katyusha rockets hit Acre and suburbs around Haifa Bay (Channel 2)

09:06 Report: Three to five explosion heard in central Haifa (Israel Radio)

08:47 Chirac: Forces threatening Lebanon`s security, sovereignty must be stopped (AP)

08:41 Sgt. Tal Amgar killed on Navy ship to be buried 16.00 Sun. at Ashdod cemetery (Itim)

08:39 Chirac calls for `show of moderation` in Lebanon, says cease-fire needed (Reuters)

08:37 IDF denies report of air raid on power station south of Beirut (Haaretz)

08:36 Hezbollah says it fought off attempt by IDF ground forces to cross Lebanese border (AP)

08:35 Bush urges Israel `to be mindful of the consequences` of its military actions (AP)

08:19 Jewish man arrested after threatening to stab Palestinians in J`lem`s Old City (Itim)

08:15 Al Manar: Nasrallah to give an interview later Sunday to prove he`s well (Israel Radio)


TOPICS: Breaking News; Israel; News/Current Events; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: 2006israelwar; islam; melivethread; middleeast; muhammadsminions; ww3; wwiii
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To: debg

I thought it was a Photoshop too. Amazing. After what he spewed tonight, I doubt many of us will be beating down the doors to buy it.


2,041 posted on 07/16/2006 4:10:10 PM PDT by KJC1
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To: RDTF

Need to photochop that to read "Major BOOB"! Looks like the subtitle could use some work too.


2,042 posted on 07/16/2006 4:10:23 PM PDT by RasterMaster ("Big Tents" you get Clowns & Circus Freaks! The road to HELL is paved with LIEberals!)
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To: MinorityRepublican

The destroyed Foreign Ministry building in Gaza City is seen Thursday, July 13, 2006. An Israeli warplane bombed the Hamas-controlled Palestinian Foreign Ministry in Gaza City early Thursday, collapsing part of the structure and causing widespread damage, Israel's second use of a huge bomb in Gaza in as many days in its two-week offensive against militants.(AP Photo/Hatem Moussa) HATEM MOUSSA: AP

Israel bombs Palestinian Foreign Ministry

2,043 posted on 07/16/2006 4:10:29 PM PDT by TexKat
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To: mathluv

I think that she does a fabulous job, but I can remember being a little disappointed when she made some comments around Oscar time about how much she liked Brokeback Mountain. She said it was a wonderful story.

Oh well, anybody who makes it in the field of broadcast journalism is bound to have some liberal views. All in all, she appears to spend a decent amount of time researching the subject matter that she interviews on and doesn't let the libs get away with their crap.


2,044 posted on 07/16/2006 4:11:23 PM PDT by fox0566
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To: Krodg

Oh please. Kick syria and irans ass and I'm sure the Lord will be more than pleased without having to call down the Rapture on us.


2,045 posted on 07/16/2006 4:16:50 PM PDT by processing please hold
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To: sofaman
CENTRAL ISRAEL WITHIN MISSILE RANGE

[RAANANA NOW! was informed by the City government that Raanana will soon issue an announcement regarding the issue of bomb shelters and security concerns regarding the current situation. When this paper asked when this will be issued, we were told, "as soon as possible."]

Update from JPost:

Security forces have instructed residents in the Gush Dan area - from Tel Aviv north - to raise their level of awareness.

If rockets were to start falling in the area, sirens would be sounded and residents would be instructed to enter secure rooms, bomb shelters, or if neither were available, to lie flat on the ground.

Per the Jerusalem Post, Hizbullah has missiles that can hit Tel Aviv and central Israel. According to IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Dan Halutz, Hizbullah has missiles with a range of 70 kilometers, "and perhaps a little more." Another military official said Saturday the group was also believed to have longer-range missiles that could hit Tel Aviv. With that range, the rockets could also potentially reach Hadera and Netanya. Halutz could not say with certainty the number of missiles in that range that Hizbullah has.

Brig.-Gen. Rami Shmueli added that Hizbullah had "several" missiles that could reach the central area of Israel, including Tel Aviv. "They haven't used these yet due to our deterrent action and their own calculations."

2,046 posted on 07/16/2006 4:17:19 PM PDT by TexKat
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To: fox0566

I agree. Julie B. also appears to be extremely bright.


2,047 posted on 07/16/2006 4:17:52 PM PDT by Loyal Buckeye
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To: cardinal4
Hello,

Your post makes a lot of sense, as the Libs I know just want (and believe they can have) a "can't we all just get along" world view. Despite history, despite facts, despite the evil that some humans achieve. They are devoid of any common sense, and I find interaction with them impossible.

Glad to be here, thank God for FR, MOgirl
2,048 posted on 07/16/2006 4:18:06 PM PDT by MOgirl (Democrats: The Culture of Treason (and you know what I'm talkin about!))
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To: Teufelhunde
So long as we have at our disposal the means by which to remedy this situation, Divine intervention is not necessary and, as such, highly unlikely.

Agreed.

Some people can't seem to understand there has been catastrophes and famines and disease and wars since man picked up the first club.

2,049 posted on 07/16/2006 4:19:39 PM PDT by processing please hold
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To: Nextrush

Battlespace Preparation: “What we are witnessing in southern Lebanon is concurrent with actions designed to prep a battlefield for the insertion of ground forces…By blockading the coast, neutralizing Beirut’s airport, and damaging roads and bridges into and out of Lebanon, the IDF has cut off Hezbollah’s supply routes by land, sea, and air, and blocked all lines of escape.”

Do Olmert and Peretz have the cojones? I doubt it. Its very much a graduated (limited) response that's being sensationalized by the news channels. Imagine bombing buildings in the middle of the night. Oh how nasty of those big bad Israelis. This latest attack in Gaza is a little funny to me.

Ariel Sharon tried to take em out in 1982 but the United States stopped the ground offensvie short of taking out Arafat. That's history. President Bush insists on "restraint" and Israel is following the lead with the limited attacks.

Between all the talk of cease fire within the next 24 hours and Olmert's history for being a pansy, i'm not sure whether Israel will take advantage of the "battlespace preparation" purportedly being done. With each hour that passes i become less and less confident the IDF will go into Southern Lebanon and take care of business. I have a question for the board - How far does this conflict go (with analysis)?

For me, I still think there is a good chance the IDF will be allowed to deal Hizbullah a death blow. Condi Rice was on the talkshow circuit today and she actually sounded more like herself as the National Security Advisor rather than a foggy bottom shmoe. She said a prolonged conflict may be necessary. That's big talk from the state dept. biggest official. I believe the political cover is there from the U.S. so long as the IDF doesn't take down the Lebanses govt. and doesn't take the fight to Iran or Syria (unless or course there is direct intervention or some serious escalation by Hizbullah, like a Zevdal missile attack into TelAviv with its 1000 lb warhead, or an attack on Dimona or oil refinery/petrochemical plant in Hafia). Olmert needs to be thrown out on his head if he accepts a cease fire under conditions less than what was previously outlined (return soldiers, stop rocket attacks, dismantle Hizbullah and remove them from the border) particularly when he a) seemingly has US political cover and surprisingly little Arab street protest b) mobilized the IDF (historically not a symbolic move in Israel and c) shut down Hafia port and closed down many businesses in the north. Let's get it done IDF!!


2,050 posted on 07/16/2006 4:20:22 PM PDT by jhp
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To: TexKat

http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/739027.html

Last update - 00:35 17/07/2006


Al Jazeera in Israel accuses Israel Radio of incitement

By Yoav Stern, Haaretz Correspondent

Al Jazeera said Israel Radio's Reshet Bet is inciting against the Qatar-based television network, after a team of its staff members was arrested Sunday morning in Acre.

Reshet Bet reported Sunday morning that the Al Jazeera network aired live footage of the scene of Hezbollah strikes on Haifa, which the station's broadcasters said helps Hezbollah adjust the aim of the rockets it fires on Israel.

Soon after the broadcast, Israel Police detained for questioning Al Jazeera correspondent Elias Karam and the team working with him. The team was released after an hour of questioning.

Al Jazeera manager Walid al-Omri wrote a letter to Israel Radio manager Yoni Ben Menachem in response, saying, "The incident had no basis... We view this incitement as very grave and demand it end."

Reshet Bet has not responded to Al Jazeera's allegations.

Al Jazeera, the most popular television station in the Arab world, has been working around the clock in recent days to provide coverage of the violence in Israel and Lebanon. Al Jazeera sources said on Sunday that the network strictly obeys all instructions it receives on what is permitted and forbidden to air.

"The same images [aired Sunday] were shown on other channels without any response," the sources said.


2,051 posted on 07/16/2006 4:21:10 PM PDT by RDTF ("We love death. The US loves life. That is the big difference between us two.” Osama Bin laden)
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To: Txsleuth
Well i saw the first half with that Idiot Demonic Rat Dodd.....

Wants more talking!@!!!!!

But someoine made a command decision to fporgo the panel...hmmm...anyone know what happened there?

2,052 posted on 07/16/2006 4:21:14 PM PDT by Ernest_at_the_Beach (History is soon Forgotten,)
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To: MOgirl
When my grandson was 10, he made a similar statement. I told him that was a great idea, but that it only works if both sides want to get along, and usually, one of them does not.

Evidently, no one has ever said that to a lib.

2,053 posted on 07/16/2006 4:21:22 PM PDT by mathluv (Never Forget!)
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IDF estimates 25% of Hizbullah capabilities hit
2,055 posted on 07/16/2006 4:22:14 PM PDT by TexKat
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To: 4butnomorethan30characters
Good grief, get over it. These threads move fast, without DUmmies bouncing green blobs and other such nonsense.
2,056 posted on 07/16/2006 4:23:28 PM PDT by Krodg
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To: Loyal Buckeye

Julie has only been with Fox for a little over a year, but she seems to be getting some serious airtime. She is very good with breaking news-doesn't get tongue-tied and flustered like some of the other anchors have been known to do. During the past few weeks, I have really been impressed with her interviewing abilities.


2,057 posted on 07/16/2006 4:24:41 PM PDT by fox0566
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To: Ernest_at_the_Beach

Brit was not on tonight, but Juan made his usual lib/dim statements. Part of the panel was about the Wilsons. I really wanted to see all of it again.


2,058 posted on 07/16/2006 4:24:53 PM PDT by mathluv (Never Forget!)
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To: popdonnelly
It is a waste of bombs. Drop them on some Hamas fighters.

Both Hamas and Hezballah inject themselves into the civilian population -- often sacrificing their own families willingly. The was a tactic of the VC in Southeast Asia except the VC would intimidate unrelated villagers and then split during the day, only to return at night. In any case, it was successful in both cases as the MSM is a sucker for dead kid photos.

The thing that frustrates me is that no one speaks up about the moral implications of this, just as the don't criticize the morality of the Madrassas or the so-called charities.

2,059 posted on 07/16/2006 4:25:28 PM PDT by JimSEA (America cannot have an exit strategy from the world.)
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To: Miss Marple

David Lee Miller of Fox is in Gaza City. They are en route to the scene. The building was still standing but has suffered severe structural damage.

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I would hope there would be severe structural damage. Maybe they don't make bombs like they used to.


2,060 posted on 07/16/2006 4:26:20 PM PDT by racing fan
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