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Saturday: 100 rockets fired at Israel
Raanan Ben-Zur
Published: 22.07.06, 18:16
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1. Evening Word to Israel
Marcel ,   Florida   (07.22.06)
O LORD, how my adversaries have increased! Many are rising up against me. Many are saying of my soul, "There is no deliverance for him in God." Selah. But You, O LORD, are a shield about me, My glory, and the One who lifts my head. I was crying to the LORD with my voice, And He answered me from His holy mountain. Selah. I lay down and slept; I awoke, for the LORD sustains me. I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people Who have set themselves against me round about. Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God! For You have smitten all my enemies on the cheek; You have shattered the teeth of the wicked. Salvation belongs to the LORD; Your blessing {be} upon Your people! Selah. pslam 3
2. Troops have landed
Chrisona ,   Chicago.IL   (07.22.06)
The Hebrews have landed in south Lebanon, and Hizzbooleans will soon be deprived of their horrible toys.
3. to 1
z, ,   lebanon   (07.22.06)
I like you being spiritual and stuff. i always read your talkbacks, you are the most hating person i have ever met i guess. how can you ask god for help if your heart is full of evil. your religion is evil, you eat pies made of human blood, you kill people as your rabbis give your military the OK for killing children and women. this is so evil, that satan would be ashamed to do. you say that you are religious why dont you take a break it is sabbath 2day. everything is forbidden to be done except for killing. murderers, inhuman, and evil. thats it, nothing more. No wonder all people hate you, it your field of expertise shalom
4. Tonight is the night
lebanese   (07.22.06)
I guess it is obvious now that the IDF will walk into the trap tonight. with 4 brigades and the laser bombs provided by the US yesterday, the IDF is ready for the fight. The IDF will face a tough resistance, and will suffer lots of casualities. Eventually they will make it a few kilometers inside the our territories butnot after they get humiliated. Kepp in mind the Lebanese army won't sit aside watching. Once again, the IDF proves how short-sighted it is. Walking again involuntarily to the Lebanese swamps. Welcome back. We are waiting for you.
5. Oh, and . . .
Chrisona ,   Chicago.IL   (07.22.06)
Hizzbooleans really don't get it. They're firing off their missiles at Israeli apartment buildings while the IDF destroys their whole infrastructure. Terrorists have inherently limited vision, focused as they are on murdering civilians. Their malice is exceeded only by their stupidity. Dumba** losers.
6. #3 You are sick
Don Saliman ,   Nahal Oz, Israel   (07.22.06)
I will start off by you saying Jews "eat pies made of human blood." If you believe that, your are very, very sick Now lets see, who danced in the streets and passed out candy to children, when Jewish lives were lost last week. ? "MUSLIMS" Who teaches their childen hate and that you will be a martyr if you kill Israelis and Jews and portray Jews and Israelis are pigs, the scum of the world,you know? "MUSLIMS" Who has reck havic and murder in New York City, Spain, England, Thailand, Philippine & other places in the world today, "MUSLIMS" So as you said "murderers, inhuman, and evil." but it is your people that are doing all the destruction in the world. You tell your terrorist buddies,when you shoot at Israel, don't hide behind innocent people, then maybe not so many of the death in your country of innocent people. Israel pullout of Gaza and Lebanon and Olmert has said time and time again, Israel will give up the West Bank, and this is how Israel got payed back, Kassams,terror threats & now Katushas,that falls & kills innocent people,the death rate is lower in Israel,but if you had the advantage over us, your people would kill all the Israeli, they can, women children,would not matter because you all would be busy celebrating in the streets. Your buddies started the fight,so don't come crying that big bad Israel is killin civilians, you asked for it now deal with it. Give back our soldiers and stop the Kassams, Katushas and terror attacks and you will see peace will come. Don't expect peace and quite until stop your hate. I have news for you, the world hates you more than Israel and Jews, but are afraid to show it,because they need the oil,and if they do side with Israel, your people threaten them with violence. One more thing, go back to your hole and leave us alone with your hate and lies
7. 3 z, lebanon: What Crap do you post
Gabrielle Goldwater ,   Geneva Switzerland   (07.22.06)
your own people don't believe YOU It also shows you don't recognize even A Christian in Florida FACTS: Open letter to Olmert from the Lebanese Foundation for Peace. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Support_Israel/message/16217;_ylc=X3oDMTJydXNmNnUwBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE1BGdycElkAzI1ODEyMzUEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNjAxMTQ0Nzc3BG1zZ0lkAzE2MjE3BHNlYwNkbXNnBHNsawN2bXNnBHN0aW1lAzExNTI5MzgzODE- More facts: http://www.free-lebanon.com/ More facts from Brigitte Gabriel A Lebanese http://www.americancongressfortruth.com/ Arabs for Israel http://www.arabsforisrael.com/ The divided loyalties of Lebanon http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/5200628.stm THANK YOU, ISRAEL!" -- Exiled Lebanese Christians Speak Out From The Diaspora By Brigitte Gabriel http://www.iconoclast.ca/MainPage.asp?page=/WhatsHot.asp <<<<< scroll down for article Brigitte Gabriel Discusses Pro-Israel Policies on CNN http://www.somebodyhelpme.info/videos/Brigitte_Gabriel_Discusses_Pro-Israel_Policies_on_CNN_07-19-06.wmv
8. Re #s 3 & 7 Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery
A Gardener ,   Eden Prairie US   (07.22.06)
The prototypical honor killing and home invasion robbery is documented in Gen. 34:25-29. It was committed by Simeon and Levi, sons of Jacob. The prototypical genocide is documented in Joshua 6:20-21 after Joshua has captured Jericho. Why are Jews upset when the world imitates you? You should be flattered. I find it sad that both sides in this war continue to recommit original sin. That is both assume to be the judge of good and evil. When the human ego assumes that role, it often authorizes itself to be the dispenser of rewards and punishments to reflect its judgements. Both sides have judged the other to be evil and the destruction going on is the dispensing of mutual punishment. God is being ignored again by both parties in this fight just as Adam and Eve ignored His orders in the garden. I suggest a change in diet. In Genesis, God does not forbid us from judging Truth and Beauty versus Ignorance and Ugliness. He permits us this judgement because the natural inclination of the human ego is to act compassionately to improve the situation by sharing knowledge and repairing the ugliness. In Genesis and the Koran, Isaac and Ishmael were saved because Abraham continually listened for God's orders. The two sons were saved because Abraham heard the order to stay his knifed hand. Ironically, today the death of children goes on unabated. Is it because today's fathers no longer hear God's orders? I suggest both sides take their focus off of evil and switch it to ignorance and ugliness. I pray that will stop the destruction and commence the compassionate restoration of a land where all children may grow up in peace. I can have a peaceful heart toward those who commit atrocities as described above and which continue today if I judge those acts to be ignorant and ugly, but not evil. And if I can imitate the thought, “Father, forgive them for they know not what they are doing.” Shalom.
9. #3
val ,   israel   (07.22.06)
O ...I can say ,in turn , your religion is very evil, barbaric and full of hate to ever own people, you hate Jews much more than you love your own children and women and always to sacrifce them for what?????? Is that following to your religion?? "Shahids welcome to paradise!!! You will be well treated here!!." Why do you behaive as stupid, mad animal.? No wonder all normal people want live in peace and you ???Let get Israel alone!!!!! You lose all wars with my country and you always will be looser because of your people are people of war including small children...their parents, tv, school works Good!!! Who began this killing circle ...?? you know answer don't you. It is time to pay for...and take care of your innocent people if you are able to protect them or it would be better to say WANT to do it.
10. #3
BS meter ,   Canada   (07.22.06)
I see you are the product of the usual, excellent madrassa education. ....burp ('scuse me, just finished a blood pie.)....
11. IT PAYS NOT TO BRAG
Arik Silverman ,   Milwaukee USA   (07.22.06)
So 100 rockets hit up to the time of this report, which is 18:16. That leaves 6 more hours that count as "Saturday." How many more rockets will fall and what will the Saturday total be? Onliest reason I mention this at all is that IDF was BRAGGING a couple days ago that it had knocked out so much of Hezbollah that the daily rocket total had fallen down to 30 or 40. Some times it pays to keep ones mouth shut. (Similarly the earlier IAF/IDF boast that they would knock Hezbollah out in 72 hours.) What's going on? IAF, IDF are not hitting Hezbollah, they're hitting civilians, appartently.
12. BY THE WAY
Arik Silverman ,   Milwaukee USA   (07.22.06)
One "expert" on American television yesterday estimated that Hezbollah has a "hard core" membership of only about 800 men. If IAF/IDFare having sooooo much trouble dealing with just 800 men, what will happen if there's another real war against the neighboring country armies and air forces? Maybe IAF/IDF need these battles every 20 years or so to keep them on their toes?
13. Gardener, #8
BS meter ,   Canada   (07.22.06)
Gardener? Chauncy Gardener, from "Being There"? Or, hey, look, it says he lives in Eden, so maybe it's God himself dropping in on us! Spare us the platitudes, please.
14. Choice of targets
Mikulas ,   Bratislava, Slovakia   (07.22.06)
Is the IDF hitting something useful? It seems that Hezbollah is not hurt that much. BTW, I am not suprised: aerial bombing campaign of Serbia was also unsuccesful, hitting only civilians and not reaching the Serbian Army. It looks like going for Hezbollah will mean going in territoraly
15. human blood and such...
Emily Sills ,   Red Oak, US   (07.23.06)
You are the sickest individual I have encountered since the start of the war. The Israeli military is the most humane in the world. No one wants to recognize this, however, because it shows how bloody bad your own military is. HaShem will strike you down and may it be soon!
16. Bragging???
Emily Sills ,   Red Oak, US   (07.23.06)
And what world do YOU live in Mr. Milwaukee??? You are just like the rest of the poshy Americans who don't know crap from crisco and base your uneducated assumptions on the filthy lies the media feeds you. Get a grip! Hezbollah is all over the world! Yes, sir... all over the world... maybe they are watching you in Milwaukee right now... if Hezbollah was knocking on your doorstep, I wonder how "informed" you would feel then!
17. Val #9
Emily Sills ,   Red Oak, US   (07.23.06)
AMEN TO THAT!!!
18. this whole attitude of anti-israel
Emily Sills ,   Red Oak, US   (07.23.06)
All of you who are speaking evil against Israel and their military... let me ask YOU a question. Have YOU ever lived in Israel? Have YOU ever visited Israel? Have YOU ever had people rain down rockets on your head simply because you are a Jew occupying your own Land? Have YOU ever had the world to threaten to drive you to the sea? Who in the bloody H do you think you are judging these people who have been living a nightmare at the hands of these terror groups??? If you know so much sitting in your nice recliner in your safe little living room, then why don't you get your nasty butts over to Israel and go to the North and see how it feels to have the enemy trying to kill you... see how it feels to have your kids crammed into one room or a bomb shelter for 10 days.... see how it feels to need food and have to run for your life to the grocery store hoping you don't get hit in the process! Go get a life because evidently you have no clue about what the real Israeli world is like.
19. Re #13 I would not be so cocky
A Gardener ,   Eden Prairie US   (07.23.06)
I am who I am. Perhaps your meter is broken. By the way, the thought that I said I strive to imitate is that of the most famous Jew in history. People have written more pages about the orginator of those words, "Father, forgive them for they know not what they are doing" than any Jew who has lived. PS Eden Prairie is a real place. Do a Google Search and you will find that it is the 10th best place to live in the US.
20. no 3
HEBREW ,   land of the hebrews   (07.23.06)
you talk about killing on "SHABBAT....could you please tell me what are the "evil hizballah" doing firing katusyas into israel on shabbat, this is just another stupid idiotic comment, worth nothing, really go get an education, u are such an idiot.....I pity you....
21. To 18: A Change in the Big Plan?
A Gardener ,   Eden Prairie US   (07.23.06)
God once observed in Gen 33:5 For the LORD had said to Moses, "Tell the Israelites, 'You are a stiff-necked people. If I were to go with you even for a moment, I might destroy you. " Emily, with all my respect for the suffering of the Israeli's, perhaps God now has better plans for a Jewish state and it is time for a New Exodus. Consider a revision to the passage above, "Tell the Israelites, 'You are a stiff-necked people. If you were to go with me even for a moment, I might save you.' " Perhaps the Israelis stiff-necked nature is keeping them where God doesn't want them after there has been a change in the Big Plan. I suggest that both sides cease all hostilities, and Israel ask this question before the UN, "Is there any nation willing to take us in as a whole community and grant us a province or state of our own?" You may get a miraculous reply. If no welcome is extended, you have a very good reason to continue your fight. Shalom
22. RE #22 Oops, a typo error
A Gardener ,   Eden Prairie US   (07.23.06)
First line of post 22 should refer to Exodus 33:5. I was so focused on a new beginning for everyone that I typed Genesis which was the original beginning. My apologies for my error. Shalom
23. #21
Emily Sills ,   Red Oak, US   (07.23.06)
So if you think you are right, then go to Israel. Live there for 6 months. Then come back and see if you feel the same way.
24. RE #23 What good would it do?
A Gardener ,   Eden Prairie US   (07.23.06)
My going won't get the question answered. Only the government of Israel can ask It. In the interest of saving lives the question should be asked as soon as possible. The answer, one way or another, will provide a clearer vision of the future. I am just an average person. Who am I to ask the world this question and expect a truly reliable response? No one would even hear my voice if I were to ask it. Shalom
25. A 20th Century Jewish Prophet
A Gardener ,   Eden Prairie US   (07.23.06)
This song was copyrighted 1963 before Vietnam really got going. The second stanza says it all, especially last 3 lines "For the loser now Will be later to win For the times they are a-changin'" It was the Vietnamese who lost their independence to France after World War II and had to eventually fight U.S. to win it back. Does this song, as powerful as a Psalm by David, have any bearing to today's times? Times They are A-Changin' by Bob Dylan (born Robert Zimmerman) Come gather 'round people Wherever you roam And admit that the waters Around you have grown And accept it that soon You'll be drenched to the bone. If your time to you Is worth savin' Then you better start swimmin' Or you'll sink like a stone For the times they are a-changin'. Come writers and critics Who prophesize with your pen And keep your eyes wide The chance won't come again And don't speak too soon For the wheel's still in spin And there's no tellin' who That it's namin'. For the loser now Will be later to win For the times they are a-changin'. Come senators, congressmen Please heed the call Don't stand in the doorway Don't block up the hall For he that gets hurt Will be he who has stalled There's a battle outside And it is ragin'. It'll soon shake your windows And rattle your walls For the times they are a-changin'. Come mothers and fathers Throughout the land And don't criticize What you can't understand Your sons and your daughters Are beyond your command Your old road is Rapidly agin'. Please get out of the new one If you can't lend your hand For the times they are a-changin'. The line it is drawn The curse it is cast The slow one now Will later be fast As the present now Will later be past The order is Rapidly fadin'. And the first one now Will later be last For the times they are a-changin'.
26. Peace
Landry ,   New Orleans US   (07.29.06)
Coming from an area devastated by water, one can appreciate the lyrics of a 20th century "poet/prophet" and apply them to current events. it would have to be someone like myself to have planted seeds from a whole bag you are obviously holding, Gardener. Times are changing and the ancient wars of conquest have fell by the way side. It is now wars for preservation of what was acquired and holding on to what is heritage. It's hard for smoe to realize that we come into this world with nothing and we leave with nothing. You can't possibly expect Isreal to begin an Exodus, can you? Leave the destructive forces to unite in territory and say it must be part of God's bigger plan? This whole Mid-Eastern crisis is part of an unfolding plan and if man doesn't bring about his own demise then nature will be right behind him kicking his buttocks to bring that inevitable destruction via Global Warming. How about Solar Storm instead of a rocket bomb? MANKIND will be held responsible. Isreal is in a PRESERVATION WAR against an attack and if Lebanon cares for it's people it will sniff out the terrorist responsible for plaguing their beautiful country. Educating it's people on how to live in PEACE abiding by established laws to bring unity. Those who oppose this plan should be arrested and tried for treason to their country inciting a war like this. LEBANON could have decided in it's new Democracy to do these things but politics surrounding two Hell Bent countries [the leaders of] Syria and Iran, have prevented it. The Lebanease are good people as are many other mid-eastern people who's hearts have been shadowed by the evil power of it's leaders. We are all one blood split into many veins. It is heart breaking to know the good are suffering for the bad. It says in the bible if the right hand offends thee, cut it off. The Hizbollah have continuously offended thee Lebanon and you need to cut them off so a cease fire can begin before a whole territory perishes. CAN ANYONE PUT A PRICE ON PEACE OF MIND?
27. Re.26 The Price for Peace of Mind
A. Gardener ,   Eden Prairie, USA   (07.30.06)
The price for complete peace of mind is the death of the ego which defines people by their possessions, power, or status. We are not human beings with occasional spiritual experience. Rather we are spiritual beings having a human experience. The ego's obsession with possessions, power, and status obscures the common spiritual essence of everyone. The ego seeks peace by eliminating all competition. Conflict not cooperation is the normal state of affairs for ego dominated people. Ego will even hijack religion if it gives them a license to wipe out the competition. I personally take comfort in knowing that the infinite intelligence of God has no problem outwitting the puny egos of people unable to put the past behind them so they can move ahead. Forgiveness puts the past behind us.
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