Category Archives: Blogs
The Blame Game
0savesSave BufferThere is a way to end the Gaza tragedy … but playing the blame game is not it Contributed by Ira Weiss It is tempting for activists on both sides to cynically use the tragedy of this war to advance … Continue reading
Sympathy and cynicism
0savesSave BufferAnyone but the Jews From Jack Cohen on ISBLOG 23 July 2014 There was a time when Jews generated a lot of sympathy amongst the liberal western elite, because of course they were defenceless and were being murdered at an … Continue reading
Let’s win this one
0savesSave BufferEnd Game? My philosophy: Avoid wars. If you can’t avoid them, win them! BTW when does an operation become a war? Just asking. I began writing well aware that events might make this post obsolete before it is published. This morning … Continue reading
Hypocrisy on casualties
0savesSave BufferCasualties without comparison From Jack Cohen on ISBLOG 21 July 2014 I’m fed up with hearing the first item of the News being the casualty count in Gaza, but given without any analysis or comparisons. The civilian casualties in … Continue reading
New video to share
‘Fat boy owns bully’ OK Israel isn’t fat but the comparison is very valid. See in Graphics>Videos, Going viral.
Going Viral
0savesSave BufferGaza seen as schoolyard bully owned For some days I have been pointing out the similarities of the Gaza/Israel conflict to a viral video ‘Fat kid owns bully’. You probably have seen it. A smaller boy taunts and punches … Continue reading
Crossing the red (nose) line
0savesSave Buffer Jon Stewart wins Red Nose Award at 2nd attempt Almost two years ago Jon Stewart came close to being awarded the clown’s red nose for a gormless and badly misinformed attempt to explain Gaza’s economic problems (see Economics … Continue reading
Guide for the Hasbara Perplexed
0savesSave Buffer25 Short Answers to Tough Questions about Israel The enemies of Israel frequently use the language of human rights for the most inhuman of purposes. StandwithUs has produced a short, online pamphlet demolishing 25 of these claims masquerading as … Continue reading
Still Facebook blocked
0savesSave Buffer Thank you for the experience! Apologies to Five Minutes for Israel readers who receive their updates through Facebook. I am still blocked for who-knows-what reason and can’t post in groups, including some where I am admin. When I … Continue reading
Not another doll
New in Photos category. http://5mfi.com/category/graphic/photos/
