I’ve written here a number of times about the pernicious influence Sheldon Adelson wields both in Israeli journalism and politics through his billions spent lavishly to fund far-right causes like the Shalem Center and the free daily, Yisrael HaYom (widely and derisively known as Bibiton–roughly translated as “Bibi’s rag”). Adelson, who made his billions off […]
Maariv Sinks into Gutter, Publishes Obama’s Kotel Note
This incident happened while I was visiting my brother in Oregon and I didn’t find out about it till my return, when I read an e mail from reader Dan Sniderman, who pointed me to this post at The Field Negro. Dan and I both agree that it was a disgrace for Maariv to publish […]
Gaza: Stop the Madness
Gaza, how doth Israel violate international law and the moral obligations of nations in punishing thee? Let me count the ways. Is this any way to conduct a national policy? You bet it isn’t. How is shutting down the power station supplying Gaza civilians with their electricity a legitimate policy responding to the Qassam attacks? […]
Abbas to Dahlan’s Men During Gaza Uprising: ‘Slaughter Them’
Thanks to Sol Salbe, intrepid Israel media hound, who discovered this damning story and video in Maariv (Hebrew only). Here is Sol’s description and synopsis of the article: For those who peddle the view that the Hamas coup in Gaza was unprovoked this is embarrassing. As Ma’ariv explains “Abu Mazen instructed his general: ‘Slaughter them.’” […]
