Son of Hamas Leader converts to Christianity because of Hamas

The New Cold War

Russia's unprovoked attack on the country of Georgia is something that is upseting, but it should not be a shock. Russia has also sided with Iran in helping support its nuclear ambitions and has come out against America's new missle defense system that is being built in Eastern Europe. On the flip side, America and Israel continue there strong relationship (for the most part) but also both support the state of Georgia. Then, with France and the United Kingdom on the side with Israel and America and all being against the Iranians nuclear program, it all appears to be setting up to become another East v. West with the Middle East being the main battleground.

Jordan and Hamas are talking?!

The Jerusalem Post is reporting that the country of Jordan and the terrorist group Hamas have been engaging in "security talks." As some of you may know, Jordan is one of two countries (the other being Egypt) to have a peace agreement with Egypt.

What makes this interesting that Fatah doesn't seem to be a part of these discussions despite Jordan wanting to negociate a peace between the Fatah and Hamas organizations and then peace with the Palestinian Authority with Israel and supporting President Bush's "Roadmap." Where is Fatah? Am I the only one who finds this slightely puzzling?

Music Video from SNL: Iran So Far Away

Iran So Far Away @ Yahoo! Video

Gilad Shalit's Story

Gilad Shalit was born on 28 August 1986 in Nahariya, Israel, and was raised from
the age of two in Mitzpe Hila in the western Galilee. He attended the regional
elementary school in Maona, the junior high in Kfar Veradim, and graduated with
distinction from the science class of the Manor Kabri high school.
Gilad began his military service nearly three years ago, at the end of July 2005.
Though a medical issues could have kept him out of combat duty, he followed
his elder brother Yoel into the armored corps. Gilad was highly motivated soldier,
overcoming all the hurdles facing a recruit in the armored corps and completing his
training successfully. His first post training assignment was in the area around the Gaza Strip
guarding and ensuring the security of the villages in the area.
Gilad is a well-mannered, quiet and introverted young man with a face lit up by
a nearly-permanent shy and hesitant smile. He is also known as a ready volunteer
willing to help anyone out. At an early age, Gilad became a sports fan and has
long enjoyed playing basketball. He avidly follows numerous sports leagues and to
urnaments around the world, whether tennis, basketball, cycling, or other athletics.
Everyone knows that Gilad is your best source for all sports information.
While a fifth-grade pupil at the Maale Hagalil Elementary School, eleven-year-old Gilad wrote a story entitled "When the Shark and the Fish First Met". This allegory tells the story of a young fish and young shark who meet and, although they are natural enemies, decide to become friends and live in peace.
Gilad Shalit was born on 28 August 1986 in Nahariya, Israel, and was raised from
the age of two in Mitzpe Hila in the western Galilee. He attended the regional
elementary school in Maona, the junior high in Kfar Veradim, and graduated with
distinction from the science class of the Manor Kabri high school.
Gilad began his military service nearly three years ago, at the end of July 2005.
Though a medical issues could have kept him out of combat duty, he followed
his elder brother Yoel into the armored corps. Gilad was highly motivated soldier,
overcoming all the hurdles facing a recruit in the armored corps and completing his
training successfully. His first post training assignment was in the area around the Gaza Strip guarding and ensuring the security of the villages in the area.

On Sunday, June 25, 2006 Gilad Shalit was kidnapped by Hezbollah, a terrorist organizations whose only goal is to destroy and terrorize. Gilad's story proves something that Jews and Israelis have wanted all along: to live in peace.

Sen. Barack Obama visiting Sderot, Israel

Almost on a daily basis, the people of the town of Sderot, here is presentation from Sderot Media Center.



It is here that Sen. Barack Obama, democratic nominee for President of the United States, speaks in Sderot.

Sen. Barack Obama at Yad Vashem

As part of his visit to Israel, Sen. Barack Obama visited many places in Israel. Here is a video with him at the Holocaust Memorial in Israel, Yad Vashem.