Islam And The West

Strenuous efforts have been taking place between Israel, intermediaries and the Hamas movement all aimed at securing the release of kidnapped Israeli soldier Galid Shalit. Shalit is an Israeli soldier who was kidnapped in a cross border raid by Palestinian Arabs in June 2006.

As is the way in such situations the whole process hinges on Israel releasing Arab prisoners it holds in exchange for Gilad Shalit.

Since news of a possible prisoner exchange has become known two Israeli victims of Arabterror have warned the Israeli government of dire consequences.

Meir and Shvuel Schijveschuuder whose family was killed in a terror bombing have warned the authorities that they aim to kill any freed terrorists:

“Many Israelis who have lost loved ones to terrorist attacks have protested the government’s plan to release terrorists who have murdered in exchange for kidnapped soldier Gilad Shalit. On Monday, brothers Meir and Shvuel Schijveschuuder issued an ultimatum: If the terrorists are freed, bereaved families will take the law into their own hands and kill the terrorists in revenge.

The brothers announced their plan to the world in an interview with the Hebrew-language daily Yediot Acharonot. The interview was printed on Monday morning.

The Schijveschuuder family was decimated in the 2001 bombing of the Sbarro restaurant in downtown Jerusalem. Parents Mordechai and Tzira were killed, as were 14-year-old Ra’aya, four-year-old Avraham Yitzchak and two-year-old Hemda.

Meir and Shvuel made it clear that they would go after all released killers, and not only those who attacked their family. “The plan is to reach each and every one who has Jewish blood on his hands and to give them a field trial – the meaning should be clear,” Shvuel said.” (Source: Arutz Sheva)

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Update: For MSNBC analysis of this story see War On Terror And Viagra

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The Washington Post reports that one of the newest methods employed by American intelligence agencies in combating terrorism in Afghanistan is the humble Viagra pill.

Officers faced with a long running insurgency have used a variety of methods to get local warlords in Afghanistan on side. These include hard cash, pocketknives, tools, medicine, surgeries for ailing family members, toys, school equipment, tooth extractions and travel visas. But now it seems that the little blue pill has been enlisted in the war against terrorism:

“The Afghan chieftain looked older than his 60-odd years, and his bearded face bore the creases of a man burdened with duties as tribal patriarch and husband to four younger women. His visitor, a CIA officer, saw an opportunity, and reached into his bag for a small gift.

Four blue pills. Viagra.

“Take one of these. You’ll love it,” the officer said. Compliments of Uncle Sam.

The enticement worked. The officer, who described the encounter, returned four days later to an enthusiastic reception. The grinning chief offered up a bonanza of information about Taliban movements and supply routes — followed by a request for more pills….

…In their efforts to win over notoriously fickle warlords and chieftains, the officials say, the agency’s operatives have used a variety of personal services. These include pocketknives and tools, medicine or surgeries for ailing family members, toys and school equipment, tooth extractions, travel visas, and, occasionally, pharmaceutical enhancements for aging patriarchs with slumping libidos, the officials said….

..Officials say these inducements are necessary in Afghanistan, a country where warlords and tribal leaders expect to be paid for their cooperation, and where, for some, switching sides can be as easy as changing tunics. If the Americans don’t offer incentives, there are others who will, including Taliban commanders, drug dealers and even Iranian agents in the region.” (Source: Washington Post)

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Dear reader it is that time of week again when we have a look at some of the interesting posts that can be found on weblogs throughout the internet.

So without anymore ceremony here are my “accelerated links” (in no particular order) for 12/14/2008:

1. Yid With A Lid on a terror group setting up a telephone hotline to oversee homeland security.
2. Wake Up From Your Slumber with 22 questions for the Obama transition team.
3. Wake Up America on the Supreme Court refusing to hear the Obama citizenship case.
4. Unveiling Christianity with a Christian hall of fame.
5. The Rude Pundit on American Pastor Rick Warren advocating the assassination of foreign leaders he sees as evil.
6. The Political Jungle with 10 ways to recognise if you are a terrorist.
7. Sic Semper Tyrannis 2008 on liberals disappointment with Obama.
8. Saudi Amber on a campaign against abuse of domestic workers in Saudi Arabia.
9. Samson Blinded applies Ezekiel’s Biblical prophecy to nuclear war in the Middle East.
10. Sabria Jawhar on a Saudi women’s group winning an E.U. prize.
11. Haitham Sabbah with the disgrace of Hebron.
12. Majority Rights on the right of the white race to defend itself.
13. Lobe Log with neo-conservative Douglas Feith pushing for closer U.S.-India co-operation against terrorism.
14. Lancaster Unity asks the question has the B.N.P. rewritten its constitution?
15. Jews Sans Frontieres with “Livni proposes ethnic cleansing for what’s left of Israel’s Arabs.”
16. Israpundit on the problem with Islam.
17. Hitchens Watch on calls from Peter Hitches to withdraw British troops from Afghanistan.
18. Elder Of Ziyon on claims that the New York Times refuses to accept Jews in Judea/Samaria being victims of terror.
19. Dr. M’s Analysis with the 10 commandments of Zionism and the Mumbai madness.
20. Austrolabe with Bush‘s legacy is statism.
21. Atlas Shrugs explains how the United Nations is an international club wielded to bat the West into submission to Islam.
22. Atheo News on “the war for oil” dogma.

The links in this post are provided solely for informational purposes and inclusion should not be construed as endorsement or acceptance by the author of this weblog.

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