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January 1, 2009: The Guessing Game
On this, the first day of 2009, I want to begin by thanking all of those who have written offering wishes and prayers of support...
December 31, 2008: Still Holding
I note in passing that tonight is New Year’s eve in much of the Western world. Here, where we observe Rosh Hashana as the start...
December 30, 2008: Standing Strong
So far we are doing just that. But of course we see the inevitable, as Arab and Muslim nations work overtime at the UN to...
December 29, 2008: As We Progress
How are we doing? To this point, thank G-d, very well. The original prediction when this war started had been that, after our first day...
December 28, 2008: Day Two
Our military action in Gaza has been named Operation Cast Lead. Today the Cabinet, after being briefed, approved the mobilization of 4,500 reserve troops in...
December 27, 2008: It’s War!
“Sof sof!” That’s “finally!” in Hebrew. Finally, a strong military response to Hamas with the promise of more to come. A sigh of relief follows...
December 26, 2008: Goals
The question is being raised in many quarters regarding what the goals of an operation in Gaza would be. What is obvious to anyone who...
December 25, 2008: Holding Pattern
Today, thank Heaven, it is raining. We’ve needed this so badly, and need much more than is coming down right now. But the cloud cover...
December 24, 2008: Word Without End
To all of my Christian readers I extend wishes for a joyous Christmas celebration. ~~~~~~~~~~ Isn’t Tzipi Livni ashamed? How could she hold her head...
December 23, 2008: A Very Brief Lull
Seems I may have underestimated Mubarak a bit yesterday when I said that Hamas was disenchanted with the Egyptians as negotiators and would likely not...