From a friend and a neighbor: Radical Extremists may have gone too far today...
The New York Times
Israel Kills 4 Gunmen on Gaza Border JERUSALEM — Israeli forces on Monday killed four gunmen from Gaza who attacked an army patrol along the Gaza border in one of the most audacious raids since Israel ended its military campaign in the Palestinian coastal strip in January.
The violence erupted as President Obama’s Middle East envoy, George J. Mitchell, headed to the region for talks with Israeli officials and Palestinian leaders in the West Bank. Israel is embarking on a policy review of the economic blockade of Hamas-run Gaza, which could ease restrictions on the entry of goods meant to help the civilian population.
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the early-morning raid near the border fence north of the Nahal Oz fuel terminal and close to the main Karni commercial crossing. But witnesses in Gaza suggested that the militants may have belonged to the Army of the Nation, a small, shadowy group inspired by Al Qaeda, and that they may have included non-Palestinians.
Hamas, the Islamic militant group that controls Gaza, declared an informal cease-fire after Israel pulled its troops out and recently arrested a member of the Army of the Nation for walking around with a weapon. Still, Ismail Haniya, who leads the Hamas government, praised the militants involved in the Monday raid as “martyrs,” and said the violence confirmed Israel’s “aggressive intentions” toward the Palestinians, according to The Associated Press.
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[John K. Matyi] A friend and long-time neighbor of mine gave me this comment this morning (regarding the lead article above) as he was frustrated about how Americans seemed to be ignoring their only real ally in the Middle-East, Israel. As he is Jewish it is understandable that he has a special interest in Israel surviving the terrorist supporting nations they are surrounded by. But I think the majority of American citizens also have a special place in their heart and pray often for the future of our true friends.
I hope that you will add comments to this post letting him know that your prayers and support are also behind this cause.
A member of the English Parliament speaking on the Glenn Beck this evening stated that a friend of his had reported to him that a Jewish friend living in France and his family had recently moved out of France because their business had been targeted, their windows broken. It appears that this was done due to their Jewish heritage. They had not forgotten history (1930's through the 1940's) when this was happening all over Europe and Germany. They were getting out before it was too late.
[Comment] HOW COULD THEY?!?
Radical Extremists may have gone too far today. Just as things were beginning to go their way politically, Islamic Extremists may have taken action today that is unforgivable. Early this morning 10 to 15 Extremists attacked the border between Israel and Gaza wearing suicide bomb vests, with the intention of killing innocent Israeli soldiers or Citizens. Nothing new you say? Ah … but this time there is something new, and boy is it going to upset the left in America. This time they made suicide bomb vests for their horsies [sic]. Well, I guess you can’t really call them suicide bomb vests since I’m pretty sure the Horses weren’t consulted on the matter. Imagine that. Innocent, beautiful, majestic horses being used as bombs. That is something to get upset about. It may be hard for them to get misty about a couple a Jews, but I have a feeling this is really going to upset the left wing in America. Perhaps we can even return to calling them what they really are … which is Terrorists. If it doesn’t sway the mainstream left toward the support of Israel, maybe we can at least get PETA [to take notice]. That’s a start.
Robert Shapiro
Vinyl Designs, LLC
Categories: Army of the Nation, Islamic Terrorists, Israel, Gaza
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