Burnham and the Bodysnatchers Sep 4, 2009
(Essentially a neutralist on the Middle Eastern situation, Burnham, who before and after the Six Day War urged that Washington adopt a less biased diplomatic stance in that region, would probably not be swayed by any alleged threat to Israel but rather continue to insist that the Middle East is one jungle American troops should stay out of. Far from believing that the United States and the West must and will prevail against all challenges and challengers, he seems to have expected the U.S., and... (The American Conservative)
In their book, it's their land Aug 29, 2009
But in 1968, after Israel's surprise victory in the 1967 Six Day War, in which it won back control of Hebron from Jordan, Rabbi Levinger moved into a hotel room in Hebron and refused to leave. He later struck a deal with the Israeli authorities and moved to a nearby hill where the State of Israel agreed to build a settlement called Qiryat Arba, which remains his home today. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
British PM upbeat after talks with Israel's Netanyahu Aug 26, 2009
The visit to London offers Mr Netanyahu a chance to patch up relations with Mr Brown's Government, which recently said it was "appalled" by the eviction of two Palestinian families from their homes in a district of Arab east Jerusalem, which was annexed by Israel in 1967 after the Six Day War. On Wednesday, Mr Netanyahu will meet US President Barack Obama's Middle East envoy George Mitchell. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Israel to curb building Aug 19, 2009
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Nothing to gain with Jews in Arab area Aug 14, 2009
New Jewish neighborhoods were built in the eastern part of the city, and prime attention was directed to the Jewish Quarter of the Old City and to the area around the Western Wall, which no Israeli would reasonably consider giving up after it was retaken in the Six Day War. But demographically, psychologically and practically-speaking, Sheikh Jarrah remains a Palestinian Arab neighborhood, and the arrival of a few Jewish families won t change that. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
No homeland, and now no home Aug 8, 2009
It was taken over by Israel's Custodian of Absentee Property after the 1967 Six Day War ... But after Israel annexed East Jerusalem following the Six Day War in 1967, several Jewish activist groups began a legal campaign to regain ownership of the land around the tomb, with the homes belonging to the al-Ghawi and Hanoun families serving as test cases. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Hillary Slams Israel Over Palestinian Evictions Aug 4, 2009
" Judeh welcomed Clinton's stance. He said evictions and any other actions that change the current status quo in east Jerusalem prejudice "the outcome of the efforts that are currently undertaken to relaunch negotiations" between the Palestinians and the Israelis. "East Jerusalem is occupied territory," he added, referring to Israel's capture of the territory in the 1967 Six Day War and subsequent annexation in a move not recognized by the international community. "It is very, very important... (Newsmax)
Playing Loose With History and Law in the Settlement Debate Aug 4, 2009
In an effort to back pedal on Vice President Joe Biden s June 5th observation that Israel would be justified in using its own initiative to launch a preemptive strike against Iran s nuclear facilities, State Department spokesman Ian Kelly quickly cautioned that "We are certainly not going to give a green light to any kind of military strike. But, he added as a way of making such a future action diplomatically tolerable, Israel is a sovereign country and we're not going to dictate its actions.... (Human Events Online)
* Israeli police evict Palestinian families in East Jerusalem Aug 3, 2009
Israel captured east Jerusalem in the 1967 Six Day War and later annexed it in a move not recognized by the international community. It sees all of Jerusalem as its eternal, undivided capital and does not consider construction in east Jerusalem to be settlement activity. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
President slammed as 'racist'... Jul 28, 2009
Israel reunited Jerusalem when it won the 1967 Six Day War. Special offers. (The Drudge Report)
LETTERS: NCT, July 27, 2009 Jul 27, 2009
" Half the world's major terror groups are either his "sorely oppressed" Palestinians or have a Palestinian agenda.After the Palestine Liberation Organization got authority over 95 percent of the Palestinians, more than 1 million Palestinians chose to continue living under Israeli sovereignty where they worship freely, vote their choice, are entitled to a full education and are members of Parliament. Who would Mr. Hardin like his "Yankee Imperialists" to support, if not its ally Israel?Mel... (North County Times)
Israelis snub US on East Jerusalem Jul 21, 2009
Israel annexed East Jerusalem after the 1967 Six Day War and has since regarded it as part of the united capital of Israel. The United Nations has said Israel's annexation of East Jerusalem violated international law and regards Israeli settlements in East Jerusalem as unlawful. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Israel must stay 'deep in Golan' Jul 11, 2009
Israel took control of the Golan Heights, a strategic mountainous area now popular with Israeli holidaymakers, during the 1967 Six Day War. Integral role. (BBC News -- Africa)
Letter: U.S. to blame for lacking democracies in Middle East Jul 7, 2009
As to the Six Day War, most of the countries in the U.N. at the time blamed Israel for it happening. Israeli and U.S. military intelligence said Egypt's positioning was defensive. (Daily Collegian, PA)
* UN launches hearings on war in Gaza Jun 29, 2009
The international community considers all settlements built on land occupied in the 1967 Six Day war to be illegal and last week the G8 and the Middle East Quartet X the US, the UN, the EU and Russia X called for a complete settlement freeze. Also yesterday, Barak denied reports a deal was close with Hamas for the release of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit in exchange for Palestinians held in Israeli jails. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Israel approves new West Bank settler homes: report Jun 29, 2009
The international community considers all settlements built on land occupied in the 1967 Six Day war to be illegal, and last week the Group of Eight and the Middle East diplomatic Quartet -- the United States, the United Nations, the European Union and Russia -- called for a complete settlement freeze. 2009. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
A new US envoy for Damascus Jun 26, 2009
But prospects for Israeli-Syrian peace remain dim as long as right-wing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu refuses to compromise on giving up the occupied Golan Heights, which Israel seized in 1967's Six Day War, though Netanyahu said he is willing to talk in other areas. "Everyone wants to show that they're willing to talk," said Landis. (Asia Times Online)
* US withdraws from meeting with Netanyahu Jun 25, 2009
The international community considers all settlements in the occupied West Bank and east Jerusalem, which Israel seized in the 1967 Six Day war, to be illegal. This story has been viewed 291 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Why Iran's Changed Forever Jun 25, 2009
The Israeli triumph in the 1967 Six Day War, the Iranian revolution of 1979, the fall of Saddam Hussein in 2003, and the birth of Iraqi democracy two years later buried secular pan-Arab dictatorship, politically inflamed the Islamic identity, and set the stage for the growth of representative government in a more religious Middle East. The Iranian presidential election of June 12 may soon rank with these history-making events. (CBS News)
Suspect surrenders after three-hour standoff in Kelso Jun 21, 2009
fossagrimmin wrote on Jun 20, 2009 7:01 PM:" Wow look at the pic of the guy on the back of that van..looks like he is ready to fight a six day war with the taliban..Are these the people they are gonna use on us citizen when we rise up agaisnt our corrupt government?? ". fossagrimmin wrote on Jun 20, 2009 8:47 PM:" And what really goofy is none of these so called SWAT members have never really been in a fire fight..and its all show and no go. ". (Longview Daily News, WA)
interviewed President Obama for NBCNEWS on June 5 Jun 18, 2009
In 1967, I believe Israel fought the Six Day War after being attacked. I do agree with your statement. (The Drudge Report)
COMMENT: The Scales Are Tilting Jun 18, 2009
Since the 1967 Six Day War when Israel captured the West Bank and Gaza, religious Jews have built mini towns in occupied lands with the encouragement of successive governments. They are illegal under international law and the Fourth Geneva Convention (article 49), which prohibits demographic changes by the occupying power. (India Times, India)
Reporter with zest for stories turns author Jun 16, 2009
The first is about how the officers and crew courageously responded to an unprovoked attack, in broad daylight, in international waters off Egypt, during the Six Day War. The Liberty repeatedly was raked by fire from Israeli jets, then attacked by three torpedo boats, which launched a total five torpedoes, one of which ripped a gigantic hole at the ship's water line. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
Gerson: The real dynamics of hope Jun 5, 2009
This was the day, during the Six Day War of 1967, when Israel - faced with an onslaught from Arab nations all around her - took control of the Old City of Jerusalem, its ancient capital. As a result, the Old City was revitalized and since June 1967, all religious groups have had free access to their holy places. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Thumbs up, thumbs down May 30, 2009
Thumbs up to Terry Halbardier of Visalia, who received a Silver Star medal this week for heroism under fire 42 years ago, when he repaired a radio antennae while his ship was under attack from Israeli aircraft and motor torpedo boats in the East Mediterranean Sea on the fourth day of the Six Day War. Halbardier's actions enabled a radioman to send out a Mayday distress signal. (Fresno Bee)
* Israel shrugs off US settlement demand May 29, 2009
More than 280,000 settlers currently live in settlements dotted throughout the Palestinian territory that Israel captured during the 1967 Six Day War. The international community considers the settlements illegal. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Obama 'confident' on two-state solution May 29, 2009
WEST BANK SETTLEMENTS Construction of settlements began in 1967, shortly after the Six Day War Some 280,000 Israelis now live in the 121 officially-recognised settlements in the West Bank A further 190,000 Israelis live in settlements in Palestinian East Jerusalem The largest West Bank settlement is Ma'ale Adumim, where more than 30,000 people were living in 2005 There are a further 102 unauthorised outposts in the West Bank which are not officially recognised by Israel The population of West... (BBC News -- Americas)
Visalia Navy veteran receives Silver Star May 28, 2009
Forty-two years after the USS Liberty was attacked by Israel in the Six Day War, crew member James Halbardier was awarded a Silver Star medal for gallantry by the U.S. Navy. Congressman Devin Nunes pinned the medal on Halbardier at a ceremony at Nunes' district office in Visalia that was attended by a fellow survivor of the attack. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Visalian receives Silver Star medal May 28, 2009
They noted that all previous citations for Liberty crew members have never mentioned Israel by name, just "attack by enemy aircraft." This one specifically states: "The USS Liberty was attacked by Israeli aircraft and motor torpedo boats in the East Mediterranean Sea on the fourth day of the Six Day War.". "We need another investigation" of the Liberty incident, Halbardier said: "It's not going to happen in our lifetime, but the truth will someday come out.". (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Netanyahu vows to keep Jerusalem undivided May 22, 2009
Israeli President Shimon Peres (C) and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) attend a state ceremony marking Jerusalem Day, which celebrates the conquest of East Jerusalem during the 1967 Six Day War, in east Jerusalem, May 21, 2009 ... Jerusalem Day celebrates the conquest of the city during the 1967 Six Day War, before which Jordan controlled east Jerusalem, while Israel had the western section ... They said east Jerusalem's annexation to Israel in the wake of the Six Day War was illegal. (Xinhuanet, China)
Peace isn't Arab goal May 20, 2009
Following its stunning victory in the 1967 Six Day War, Israel offered to exchange the land it had won for permanent peace with its neighbors. From their summit in Khartoum came the Arabs' : "No peace with Israel, no negotiations with Israel, no recognition of Israel.". (Boston Globe)
A distasteful display of agitprop May 17, 2009
The lines below, from the sixth scene, are presented as the imagined voice of a parent (we must presume) about what to tell a child after the Israeli victory in the Six Day War of 1967. Carlyn Churchill. (Globe and Mail)
The Exorcist Movie (1973) May 12, 2009
The latter proved to be difficult to access, as the Iraqis had cut off diplomatic relations with the United States following the 1967 Arab-Israeli Six Day War. Much of the movie was secretly lensed at the Ceco studio in New York City. (Suite101.com)
Message Sent By Bibi To Barack May 9, 2009
In a briefing with reporters from Russian-language newspapers, he said that Israel would never withdraw from the Golan Heights, which it took after defeating Syria during the 1967 Six Day War. "Remaining on the Golan will ensure Israel has a strategic advantage in cases of military conflict with Syria," Netanyahu said, according to which published the comments on Friday. (CBS News)
Palestinian graffiti spreads message of peace Apr 18, 2009
But say it amounts to an illegal land grab of Palestinian territory because it does not match the line of Israel's border with the West Bank before the 1967 Six Day War. Don't Miss. (CNN -- International)
Gulf Nations Steel for Iran Reprisal if Israel Attacks Apr 15, 2009
But a Netanyahu government in Israel is not about to give up control of the Golan Heights it has occupied since the 1967 Six Day War. Although Iran may unclench its fist in words, as President Obama unclenched America's, no one in Israel, and very few in other countries, believes Iran's theocrats will relinquish the nuclear ambitions they have been working on secretly for the past quarter of a century. (Newsmax)
Why Israel Will Bomb Iran Within the Next Year Apr 10, 2009
By shattering the old balance of power in the Middle East with its spectacular military victory in the Six Day War, Israel announced itself to America as the reigning military power in the region and as a profoundly destabilizing influence that needed to be contained. The parallels between Israel's rise to superpower-client status in the 1950s and 1960s and the Iranian march toward regional hegemony over the past decade are quite striking. (Slate)
No One Writes About Sticky Things as Well as Amos Oz Apr 7, 2009
"The best we can expect," he wrote shortly after the Six Day War, "is a process of adaptation and psychological acceptance accompanied by a slow, painful awakening to reality, burdened with bitterness and deprivation, with shattered dreams and endless suspicions and reservations that, in the way of human wounds, heal slowly and leave permanent scars.". As visions of political reconciliation go, this is a remarkably novelistic one. (Slate)
Finally, harsh realism from Israel Apr 5, 2009
"After the victory of the Six Day War," when no one doubted the Jewish state's audacity or resolve. "If you want peace, prepare for war," Lieberman declared. (Boston Globe)
* EU report slams Jerusalem settlements Mar 8, 2009
Israel occupied the east of the city in the 1967 Six Day War and later annexed it. The Palestinians claim East Jerusalem as the capital of their future state. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Nigeria: Life Free From Israeli Menace And Control Mar 6, 2009
The comprehensive nature of the Israeli victory in the Six Day War strengthened Zionist politicians to press for Greater Israel - a version of the Jewish state covering all the territory of the Mandate Palestine. Israel would thus retain the West Bank including East Jerusalem, the Gaza Strip and Syria's Golan Heights - the latter for defensive rather historico-religious reasons. (allAfrica.com)
Giffords: Peace in Middle East is possible Feb 8, 2009
That piece of high ground, which once was part of Syria, was lost during the Six Day War in 1967, and Israel is more than hesitant to have the land return to its longtime enemy without specific guarantees. That could mean an international force to ensure the heights are not militarized again, the congresswoman said. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
