The Six Day War stunned the world. The tiny country of Israel had successfully fought off the most powerful armies of the Arab world and tripled its territory. The Soviet Union’s attempt to unite the Arab world under its leadership was given an embarrassing defeat.
In response, a humiliated Arab world expelled their Jewish citizenry, and Egypt, the USSR, and the PLO redoubled their efforts against Israel. Egyptian artillery dueled with Israeli artillery. Israeli and Egyptian pilots fought for control of the skies of the Sinai. The PLO sent waves of terrorists across the border. By the time a new cease fire was agreed upon, this War of Attrition would produce almost as many casualties as the Six Day War.
The Six Day War stunned the world. The tiny country of Israel had successfully fought off the most powerful armies of the Arab world and tripled its territory. The Soviet Union’s attempt to unite the Arab world under its leadership was given an embarrassing defeat.
In response, a humiliated Arab world expelled their Jewish citizenry, and Egypt, the USSR, and the PLO redoubled their efforts against Israel. Egyptian artillery dueled with Israeli artillery. Israeli and Egyptian pilots fought for control of the skies of the Sinai. The PLO sent waves of terrorists across the border. By the time a new cease fire was agreed upon, this War of Attrition would produce almost as many casualties as the Six Day War.
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It’s the last day of the war.
Pressure was building to finish the conflict, from the outside and from the inside. The Soviets were worried that a total collapse of the Syrian army would irreparably damage their influence in the region. The Arab countries were screaming bloody murder about Israeli aggression. The Europeans were disconcerted by the quickness of Israel’s victories. And, the Arabists in the U.S. State Department were moaning about the damage to relations with the oil producing countries of the Persian Gulf.
It’s the last day of the war.
Pressure was building to finish the conflict, from the outside and from the inside. The Soviets were worried that a total collapse of the Syrian army would irreparably damage their influence in the region. The Arab countries were screaming bloody murder about Israeli aggression. The Europeans were disconcerted by the quickness of Israel’s victories. And, the Arabists in the U.S. State Department were moaning about the damage to relations with the oil producing countries of the Persian Gulf.
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As Day Five began, it was clear that the war for Israel’s survival was over. What was left were loose ends. Or, maybe I should say, one very important loose end.
Syria.
For years Syria had been shelling communities in the north, confident that her impregnable positions on the Golan would deter any counter attack by Israeli forces. Artillery barrages were a fact of life for those living within range of Syrian guns.
As Day Five began, it was clear that the war for Israel’s survival was over. What was left were loose ends. Or, maybe I should say, one very important loose end.
Syria.
For years Syria had been shelling communities in the north, confident that her impregnable positions on the Golan would deter any counter attack by Israeli forces. Artillery barrages were a fact of life for those living within range of Syrian guns.
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Posted in Democracy, Iran, Islam, Media, Russia, Shiite on Mar 16th, 2007
Raise your hand if you’ve ever wanted to strangle a journalist.
Now, put it down. I can’t type this thing one handed.
The ones that I can’t stand are the sanctimonious journalists who know NOTHING about Israel and yet seem to think that they can shake their finger and tell us how bad we are.
However, living in Israel has helped me understand something very important. Without a strong, critical media, we cannot remain free. Unfortunately, that means having to put up with the ‘holier-than-thou’ journalists who relish the opportunity to defame Israel.
Raise your hand if you’ve ever wanted to strangle a journalist.
Now, put it down. I can’t type this thing one handed.
The ones that I can’t stand are the sanctimonious journalists who know NOTHING about Israel and yet seem to think that they can shake their finger and tell us how bad we are.
However, living in Israel has helped me understand something very important. Without a strong, critical media, we cannot remain free. Unfortunately, that means having to put up with the ‘holier-than-thou’ journalists who relish the opportunity to defame Israel.
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Posted in Democracy, Iran, Russia on Mar 15th, 2007
Here is an interesting list of countries:
- Iraq
- Russia
- Columbia
- Philippines
- Iran
They represent the five most lethal countries for journalists according to INSI (International News Safety Institute).
Why should you care? Well, it’s like this. Journalists are killed for lots of reasons, by lots of different people, and the biggest threats are criminals, wars, and governments.
We understand war and crime, which means that it is ‘understandable’ when you see Iraq, Columbia and the Philippines on the list. That leaves Russia and Iran.
Here is an interesting list of countries:
- Iraq
- Russia
- Columbia
- Philippines
- Iran
They represent the five most lethal countries for journalists according to INSI (International News Safety Institute).
Why should you care? Well, it’s like this. Journalists are killed for lots of reasons, by lots of different people, and the biggest threats are criminals, wars, and governments.
We understand war and crime, which means that it is ‘understandable’ when you see Iraq, Columbia and the Philippines on the list. That leaves Russia and Iran.
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