Israel’s 33 day war with the Hezbollah, now in the midst of a well appreciated cease fire, has created a number of casualties; and not merely ones caused as a direct result of military actions. Scores of scheduled events and happenings, usually slated to take place during the summer holiday period were post phoned or [...]
Through the recent events that have transpired during the past month, the international Jewry has stood forcefully behind Israel politically, financially and most importantly by achieving an unprecedented growth in the number new immigrants (Especially from North America, Britain and France).
Leaving behind fully fledged lives and knowing fully and realistically that beginning anew will present [...]
Eganu.com is a site that recently launched (Beta) and is geared towards new Israelis. Basically the site offers a collection of services and information for new comers. There are a few sections that are still under construction but it promises to deliver a channel for accomodation, night life, community, travel and more. Nice to [...]
This is also a response to VJ’s previous post.
HI VJ,
Well,
I see the situation has become even more interesting, with the cease fire, and Sheikh Narsrallah claiming victory. While I am very much relieved that this blood bath has at least temporarily ended, there are a lot of “loose ends” that still are very troubling. First [...]
In this second letter, VJ, a Lebanese Beirut resident, continues with his discussion with our correspondent, of what has caused, and continues to cause, the ongoing conflict between his country and the State of Israel. As in Part I, his comments are posted in his own words.
Hi ………;
Thank you for your reply. True, there are [...]
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Tagged Beirut, Hezbollah, Israel, Jerusalem, Lebanon, London, Middle East, Nasrallah, Palestinian, USA
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The following is continued from part 1 of the series, in which a Lebanese Beirut resident expresses his candid and very frank views with one of our writers. The issues are both the Israeli-Lebanese conflict, and Israel’s historical role in the region; which he feels has contributed to events as they are today.
Hi ….;
Well, [...]
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The following is part of a series of discussions by one of OJ’s writers and a Lebanese person living in Beirut (going by the name of VJ) who is very concerned with what is now happening to his country. His full comments concerning the Israeli-Lebanese problem will be included in next posts. These were [...]
This is a short movie prepared by Aish.com showing some of the wornderful special effects done to emphasize the destruction in Lebanon by the leading “news” agencies.
With the movement now on the borders, as soldiers are preparing to go back in to Lebanon in what will hopefully be a broader more decisive move, I want to wish them all a safe return and wish Nasrallah, Shabbat Shalom. We really hope to see you soon…
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