Wednesday, August 6, 2008
The Gaza Truce: A Step Towards Peace Or A Silence Before The Storm?
It has been almost two months now since Israel and Hamas have engaged in the cold, unstable cessation of violence known as the “tahadiya” or the truce. While the truce has brought a significant decrease in rocket and mortar fire against Israel, the silence has not been absolute. Rogue terrorist organizations who oppose the agreement still launch occasional rocket and mortar attacks against Israel, directly threatening the fragile stand off. Yet while both sides try to adhere to the truce and engage in Egyptian mediated peace talks, both sides are also simultaneously training, rearming and readying their forces for the next round of violence, compelling one to ask: Where is the truce between Israel and Hamas leading? Is it a step towards peace or the silence before the storm? 08/06/08
 One Israeli representative who has already won, big time even before the Beijing Olympics gets underway is Israeli Eric Lerner, a 25-year old animator from Zikhron Ya'akov, who has just finished directing the Coca-Cola Company's Olympics commercial, that will be broadcasted worldwide during the opening ceremony. 08/06/08  An Israeli Arab suspected of spying for Hizbullah was recently arrested by the Shin Bet and Israel Police. Details released on Wednesday after a gag order was lifted revealed that Khaled Kashkoush ,29, a resident of Kalanswa who in recent years studied medicine in Germany, was recruited by by a Hizbullah handler there and paid the sum of 13,000 Euros to carry out activities on behalf of Hizbullah. He was arrested on July 16 at Ben Gurion International Airport.08/06/08  The 43 members of Israel's team for the Beijing Olympic games have arrived in China. Prior to their departure at Ben Gurion airport, several team members spoke to reporters of their feelings and hopes of returning home with a coveted Olympic medal. While the preparations and the lead-up to the Games may have gone nearly perfectly, it still remains to be seen if China lives up to its promise of staging the greatest Games in history. 08/06/08  Israel’s security cabinet is expected to convene on Wednesday in order to discuss recent developments in Lebanon. The new developments include a recent Lebanese cabinet policy statement giving Hizbullah the right of "resistance" to "liberate Lebanese territories" and the Islamic group’s acquirement of advanced anti-aircraft batteries in Lebanon. 08/05/08  As the countdown to the start of the Beijing Olympic Games begins, eager anticipation and the spirit of sportsmanship spreads throughout the country and throughout the entire world. But in the final hours before the games commence, one question is on the tip of everyone’s tongue: Will Islamic Terrorists taint the 2008 Beijing Olympics with bloodshed? 08/05/08  The Zoological Center of Tel Aviv-Ramat Gan, popularly known as the Safari, is the largest animal collection in the Middle East and is unique in the world, because of the large herds of mixed species of African animals that roam the spacious African Park. The zoo contains a variety of animals from around the world, but its outstanding guests are the pride of lions who love to play under the hot Israeli sun. 08/05/08  Following Defense Minister Ehud Barak statement that Israel may conduct a large scale military operation in the Gaza Strip in the near future, the Homesh First Movement announced on Tuesday that settlement groups are planning to return to settlements in Gush Katif evacuated during the August 2005 disengagement from the Gaza Strip. 08/05/08  As Israel gears up for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Infolive.tv compiled a picture book of Israel's 2008 Olympic Team. Come take a look at names, pictures and placement of Israel's entire 2008 Olympic Team! 08/05/08 |
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