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Terror Attack in Jerusalem -- UPDATE — by RKNews — last modified 2008-07-22 16:57

BULLETIN 22 JULY 2008: IN A SECOND "COPY CAT" TERROR ATTACK an East Jerusalem Arab working at a construction site rammed his bulldozer into a city bus and 6 private cars. So far 23 have been reported injured, one of them critically. A young boy has had to have his leg amputated as a result of the attack. It appears that this attacker, too, has a criminal record. It seems that handing them the keys to a bulldozer is as bad as handing them a gun. *****************************

Negotiation = Escalation? — by RKNews — last modified 2008-06-06 17:27

WWI and II brought about the clear defeat of the enemy. While it's possible to argue the value of the long-term effects on modern history, the negotiations were clearly between the victor and the vanquished. The immediate result was some measure of peace from massive warfare.

Eight Students Dead in Terrorist Attack — by RKNews — last modified 2008-03-07 15:52

The young students -- from ages 15 to 26 -- had just finished evening prayers and were celebrating the beginning of the new month with ~50 friends. The joyous occasion was abruptly ended at about 8:30 pm in a bloodbath caused by an East Jerusalem Arab youth, age 20, as he opened fire with a Kalashnikov.

Earthquake Damages Temple Mount — by RKNews — last modified 2008-02-25 02:55

A crater about 2 meters long, 1 meter deep and 1.5 meter wide was opened up near the Dome of the Rock when a 5.4 magnitude earthquake shook the areas of Lebanon, Syria and Israel on Friday, February 15th.

One Kassam Too Many — by RKNews — last modified 2008-02-17 19:44

The evening of the 9th of February an 8-year old boy lost his left leg and has undergone serveral operations in an attempt to save his right leg following a missile attack on Sderot by Hamas terrorists from Gaza. His brother, age 18, with extensive injuries caused by the same missile, also remains hospitalized following a number of operations.

Power Cut in Gaza - Propaganda — by RKNews — last modified 2008-01-21 03:38

Hamas armaments factories run unabated, full power, but the people sit in the cold and the dark -- while Egypt and Israel continue to supply electrical power from their grids!

IDF Enters Gaza to End Rocket and Katyusha Fire on Israel — by RKNews — last modified 2008-01-16 11:51

40 rockets fired on Sderot and Kibbutzim result in 5 injured, one a small child; Katyushas fired on Ashkelon resulting in damage; A volunteer driving a tractor on a kibbutz farm killed by sniper fire; And finally, the IDF enters Gaza in force to stop the attacks on Israeli civilians. Palestinians claim 19 dead, 5 of them civilians, 50 injured.

New Weapon for a Different War — by RKNews — last modified 2008-01-08 00:09

Israel unveils the Lioness, a mini-bulldozer appropriate to urban counter-terror fighting in the crowded narrow alleys and streets of the Palestinian villages in Gaza, Judea and Samaria.

Netanyahu Warns, Bush Urges and War Intensifies — by RKNews — last modified 2008-01-04 01:52

Netanyahu warns of the consequences. Bush warns of consequences. Meanwhile instead of rockets - Qassams, new and improved Katyushas fall ever closer to Tel-Aviv.

Checkpoint Diplomacy — by RKNews — last modified 2007-12-31 17:29

While the US, UN, and EU among others pressure Israel with all means available to get rid of the military checkpoints and allow free passage into Israeli cities, the soldiers find bombs and weapons in every guise imaginable nearly every day trying as the terror groups attempt to evade detection at the checkpoints.

Annapolis Summit — by RKNews — last modified 2007-11-28 01:08

Forty countries, a babel of languages and elite functionaries in a confusion of cultures, egos, and expectations have come to represent all those on the planet who are important, think they are important, or are hoping this will establish their importance. They are all gathered around a sumptuous US table for the sake of Peace. And they are ALL focused on the diminution of one of the tinier countries of the world in order to placate the thugs who rule the impoverished neighborhood clans. All this is presided over by one seeker for her one chance for fame and a name. Her doubtful boss who is playing along while distancing himself from the results has nothing to lose. He will get a share of the glory if she wins and blame Israel if she doesn't.

The Noise of Tanks -- the Sound of Security — by RKNews — last modified 2007-05-10 21:29

Hundreds of Israeli tanks took part in a loud and intensive training session in the Judean Hills northeast of Jerusalem on Thursday April 26th. In an effort to prepare for an anticipated Syrian attack on the Golan, units simulated tank battles between the lastest Merkava MK 4 Israeli tanks and the Syrian advanced T-72s from Russia. The well-planned war games included thousands of soldiers, according to the Israel Defense Forces.

Youths Arrested for Terror Attack near Hebron — by RKNews — last modified 2007-05-10 21:30

IDF and ISA forces arrested two 17-year old youths for stabbing an Israeli man to death. The security forces took them in several hours after the body was found in the village of Beit Ummar, south of Bethlehem.

WARNING: Every Jew is a Target for Kidnappers — by RKNews — last modified 2007-05-10 21:31

Security services warn Israelis: Don't hitchhike; lock the car doors from the inside when you drive. Arabs want to hostages to trade, dead or alive, for Arab prisoners.

Terrorists Intensify Efforts — by RKNews — last modified 2007-05-10 21:32

Terrorists out of Gaza, Judea and Samaria continue non-stop in their efforts to kidnap Israelis and bomb public sites. Most of their attempts have been preempted or failed of themselves. The Eilat hotel was the tragic exception.

Bombs on Border — by admin — last modified 2007-05-10 21:34

Fog in the night, rain, snow. . . they all become weapons of war in the hands of terrorists. Under their cold cover, evil men placed bombs disguised as stones along the border of Israel. They were set to kill and maim any living being who unknowingly wandered into range.

Syrian Tanks Threaten Israel — by RKNews — last modified 2007-02-13 14:49

Reports coming from various news souces warn that Syria moved a large number of tanks to the Israeli border along with a large number of anti-tank missiles which they aimed at Israel. After 30 years of quiet, it is unsettling and uncertain what Syrians have in mind. Meantime, Iran and Hizbollah have indicated that Hizbollah retracts support for the UN Security Council resolution and will not agree to be disarmed or replaced by any other force in South Lebanon.

(Modern) Israel Celebrates 60 Years — by RKNews — last modified 2008-04-28 14:38

Israel's celebrates 60 years of renewed independence, a triumph of faith and spirit in spite of harsh realities, of singing in spite of mourning, of success in the face of terrorism and of moral strength in spite of the degradation of war. This is true victory!

Maalot Under Attack — by RKNews — last modified 2007-02-14 00:34

[RKNews July 2006] Maalot, a small town in northern Israel has been targeted repeatedly by Ketyusahs raining randomly on home and street, forest and park, cafe and medical facility. The Ketyusha brings random death and destruction. In Lebonan and Gaza, Ramallah and Jenin, Arabs dance in the streets when Jews, old or young, die gruesome deaths.