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Soldier Describes Scene on Deck of Marmara — by RKNews — last modified 2010-06-10 11:49

2nd soldier to reach the deck of the Turkish ship Marmara describes what he saw as he descended the rope from the helicoptor. Prior to the soldiers' boarding, terrorist were clearly seen (in videos!) donning armored vest and gas masks. the Israeli tactical error due was to faulty intelligence: Israel believed reassurances of Erdogan saying he had everything under control and there would be no problems with the passengers. Israel still trusted the Turkish government as allies and friends. It's easy to believe what you want to believe if you have no evidence to the contrary. [See Intelligence Report PDF in Presentations/ PDFs/ Videos folder]

Turkey vs Israel - the Threat of WAR — by RKNews — last modified 2010-06-05 18:37

The mask is off for all who will dare to look. Gaza is but a pretext for Turkey's PM Erdogan to take his place as the head of the Islamic Anti-Israel Coalition. He has planned and carried out a mission which brings him within site of this goal and the final destruction of the State of Israel. The Iris ship, Rachel Corrie, is due to approach Israel waters Friday evening or Saturday.

ISRAEL AND GAZA: Facts vs Propaganda — by RKNews — last modified 2010-06-05 18:42

UPDATE: 5 JUNE 2010 SAT AFTERNOON ISRAELI NAVY BROUGHT IRISH SHIP RACHEL CORRIE INTO PORT AT ASHDOD. NO ONE WAS HARMED ON BOARDING AND TAKE OVER OF SHIP. CREW AND PASSENGERS BEING HELD AND CARGO BEING CHECK FOR IMMEDIATE TRANSFER OF PERMITTED GOODS TO GAZA. HAMAS HAS REFUSED TO OFF-LOAD FIRST TRUCKS DELIVERING GOODS 5 DAYS AGO. STILL SITTING IN THE HEAT IN THE SHALOM LAND PORT.

ISRAEL STOPS 'FREE GAZA' FLOTILLA - DEAD AND WOUNDED — by RKNews — last modified 2010-06-01 00:26

AROUND 1 - 2 am, THE FIRST CONTACT WITH THE FLOTILLA WAS MADE. AT ABOUT 4 am FOLLOWING REQUESTS BY ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES TO THE SHIPS' PASSENGERS TO TURN TO THE ASHDOD PORT OR BE ARRESTED, THE TERRORISTS AMONG THE PASSENGERS TOOK UP ARMS. A WARNING WAS GIVEN, THEN ISRAELI SOLDIERS BOARDED THE SHIPS. THEY WERE MET WITH LIVE FIRE AND ATTACKED WITH KNIVES AND OTHER WEAPONS. THE SMALLER SHIPS WERE BOARDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE ATTACKERS WERE ON THE LARGER SHIP. THE BATTLE LASTED FOR HOURS AND STILL IS NOT CLEAR IF ALL PERSONS ON THE SHIP HAVE BEEN ARRESTED.

ISRAEL: GENERAL STATUS UPDATE — by RKNews — last modified 2010-04-28 20:40

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Democracy's Dictators — by RKNews — last modified 2010-01-04 18:23

Many, if not a majority, of countries hold elections on a regular basis to determine who heads their central government. On the basis of these elections, they claim to be 'democratic'. However, the power vested in that person or persons by each country's legal structure varies widely -- and the difference between what seems to be and what is determines the life, death and liberty of citizens around the world.

Bomb Factory Discovered in Abu Dis — by RKNews — last modified 2009-10-18 08:47

Thanks to the 'shin-bet' [Security Services], Israel has once again averted an attack on innocent civilians which could have resulted in multiple deaths and injuries. The targets: Maale Adumim and Jerusalem.

PALESTINIANS DISENFRANCHISED! UPDATE!! — by RKNews — last modified 2009-08-30 09:53

But it's not Israel who is doing it: It's Jordan! The King of Jordan has begun canceling the citizenship of all those with "Palestinian" identification - perhaps up to 1,800,000 citizens. 30 Aug 2009: Secret orders have been issued to purge the Jordanian military of all Palestinian-Jordanians.

Living in Denial -- a Looming Nuclear Storm — by RKNews — last modified 2009-06-11 10:26

UPDATE: US Sec of State Hilllary Clinton assured Israel this week that if Iran attacks Israel with a nuclear warhead, 'don't worry', the US will certainly retaliate. WHY? A nuclear attack on Israel would leave no real reason to retaliate? Is she really that stupid or does she just think Israelis are?

Your Money Pays for Terror — by RKNews — last modified 2009-04-28 15:21

History repeats itself as the west, including the US, funds, arms and trains their own enemies, current and future. It is political expediency, willful blindness, and an egotistic certainty of being in control that weaves a curtain of deceit around their activities. In the beginning they deceive only outsiders, but then they deceive even themselves. The enemy, however, is not deceived.

ELECTIONS While War Continues on Two Fronts in Gaza and Cairo — by RKNews — last modified 2009-03-27 09:03

42 rockets (at least) fired from Gaza during the 'temporary peace' called by Israel. Again, tit for tat, the IDF tries to catch and kill those who light the fuse to fire them. Hamas leaders, meantime, have taken refuge in Cairo or other parts subteranean.

Gaza War Renewed — by RKNews — last modified 2009-01-28 01:52

Obama, now safely seated in his chair in the Oval Office, has apparently had enough time to decide which side to come down on, at least in the eyes of Hamas. The short break in fighting, slightly 'bent' from time to time by Hamas, was firmly broken today by a Hamas bombing which took the life of one Israeli soldier and injured 3 others.

Gaza Smuggling Tunnels Open — by RKNews — last modified 2009-01-22 01:33

Were we prophetic? No, no one had to be a prophet to know what the week after the Gaza War ended would bring! The tunnels that remain (not an insignificant number) are open for business, all the humanitarian food and fuel is stacked in guarded warehouses for Hamas terrorists themselves and as a means of controlling the population, and the parades and threats are once again filling the streets and the airwaves.

Israeli Ceasefire: Gaza War Incomplete — by RKNews — last modified 2009-01-19 10:27

At 2 a.m. on the 18th January, Israel declared a ceasefire. At 2 a.m., Israeli soldiers began leaving, with their heads high, justifiably proud and at their own pace. So why is Israel not celebrating?

UN and Red Cross Complain -- Israel-Gaza War — by RKNews — last modified 2009-01-15 21:30

The UN and the Red Cross were quick to yowl about the damage to their buildings and cars. They certainly couldn't complain to Hamas about using them for cover to fire on Israel, of course.

School Days in Israel and Gaza — by RKNews — last modified 2009-01-15 14:45

UNHRA school bombed, Israeli pre-school bombed, students studying in a bomb shelter, students killed and injured in war: Can a war with terrorists who target civilians, who store explosives in schools, hospitals and religious institutions, and grab children off the streets to use as human-shields, a war fought in the tightly packed cities of the Middle East, avoid civilian casualties?

UPDATE: Israel Hamas War aka Operation Cast Lead — by RKNews — last modified 2009-01-11 12:30

While the total of rockets falling has been cut about 50%, about half of 80+ missiles is still about 40 missiles per day, all aimed at civilian population centers in Israel. Daycare centers, automobiles, and apartment buildings have been hit as often as fields and factories. It is no less than God's providence and protection that hundreds of Israelis have escaped certain death. At 7:35 the 8th of January, 4 katushas fired from south Lebanon hit a nursing home in Nahariya. Israel returned fire.

Israel Responds to Hamas Missiles — by RKNews — last modified 2009-01-04 18:46

Over 6000 Missiles have been fired at civilian towns and villages since Israel handed over all of Gaza to the rule of the Palestinians in 2005, over half in the last year! The Palestinians chose Hamas to lead them and Hamas has led them.....to war, a war they cannot possibly win. Though a number of official warnings were transmitted to Hamas and Gaza civilians over the last weeks, warnings of a harsh response, damage, and death to Hamas leaders, the missiles increased in number, size and range. The warnings were ignored.

Gaza Missiles Target Civilians — by RKNews — last modified 2008-12-27 18:34

Kidnappings were prevented, the war was re-ignited -- just as Hamas intended, timing and all. Tuesday night an Israeli armored force entered Gaza in an effort to destroy a Hamas tunnel which opened to the Kissufim Israeli Military position on the Gaza border. The purpose of the tunnel was to transport Israeli kidnap victims into the nearly impenetrable warren of tunnels in Gaza, there to be held hostage indefinitely in dark, damp confinement.

Yom Kippur on Israel's Northern Border — by RKNews — last modified 2008-10-10 15:40

Update on the situation on the Northern Border of Israel and Arab strike against co-existence in Israel.

Israel-Georgia Connection? — by RKNews — last modified 2008-09-08 21:34

If the Russian attack on Georgia seemed over the top, maybe it wasn't? Why, when they seemed to have complete control, did they take over and after taking the "spoils", destroy the Georgian airfields? And, what was Israel's main interest in this?

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.

Israel Responds -- Bombs Hamas in Gaza — by RKNews — last modified 2008-12-28 09:02

UPDATE: Following nearly 200 missile attacks on Israeli towns within striking range of Gaza and following last minute warnings both to the leadership and to the general population that it is in Gaza's interest to deter war, the Israeli airforce in 150 sortees hit 40 Hamas military targets on Sabbath. Approximately 250 people were killed, a large number were, according to various news sources, engaged in a Hamas military graduation ceremony on a parade ground. There were certain Israel would not strike on Sabbath.

(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.