Archive for February 14, 2010
unpunished?
Read in the square titled “analysis”: “But it is an opportunity to send a message that attacks on coalition forces do not go unpunished.” (thanks Khalil)
Posted on February 14, 2010 by As'ad
kidnappers, thieves, and occupiers
“Israeli occupation forces kidnapped early Sunday a woman from Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood in downtown of Jerusalem.” (thanks Olivia)
Posted on February 14, 2010 by As'ad
unknown persons?
“”… unknown persons detonated a bomb under the monument, which is located at Abu Ali Mustafa Square in the Be’r al-Na’ja area of Jabalya city. The monument depicts Abu Ali Mustafa as well as George Habash, founder of the PFLP. The explosion resu…
Posted on February 14, 2010 by As'ad
Arab rulers
“An increasing number of Arab countries are improving their relations with Israel, even though not necessarily on a formal basis, Minister for Intelligence and Atomic Energy Dan Meridor told a large audience at the Jerusalem Great Synagogue on Satu…
Posted on February 14, 2010 by As'ad
Obama rules
“Under Obama, more targeted killings than captures in counterterrorism efforts”
Posted on February 14, 2010 by As'ad
Israel rewarded for its assassination in Dubai
“Shahar Peer of Israel will play in the Dubai Tennis Championships, a year after she was denied an entry visa for the tournament. She will join a field Sunday that includes Venus Williams, the defending champion. “There is no question that what ha…
Posted on February 14, 2010 by As'ad
Repression in Jordan: tweet on that, queen youtube
This interview landed this Jordanian writer in jail. (thanks Shihadeh)
Posted on February 14, 2010 by As'ad
My critique of Hizbullah
A columnist in Bahrain comments on my critique of Hizbullah. (thanks Abdulaziz)
Posted on February 14, 2010 by As'ad
mini-Hariri finds himself funny
Mini-Hariri was interviewed by his media–of course. He would not dare talk to opposition media. He was asked about that youtube clip mocking his inability to read simple Arabic. He said that he found himself to be funny. Yes, mini-Hariri: you are …
Posted on February 14, 2010 by As'ad
Mossad propaganda in the Times of London
I suspected that this is a propaganda leak by the Mossad in order to send a message of effectiveness and skill that this lousy terrorist organization does not deserve. Just last week, they kidnapped a little boy in South Lebanon because they thought h…
Posted on February 14, 2010 by As'ad
Shi`ite translations of the Qur’an
I ran into professor Hamid Algar at the UC, Berkeley library. So we were talking about translations of the Qur’an. I asked him about translations by Shi`ites. He sent me this per my request (I cite with his permission). “I was intending to send you…
Posted on February 14, 2010 by As'ad
O people of Lebanon: 3 reasons to celebrate
I just want to yet again remind the people of Lebanon to celebrate today. There are three reasons to celebrate: it is 1) Valentine’s Day. 2) it is Chinese New Year’s Eve. 3) It is, as Jamal reminds me, Norwegian Mother’s Day. So three reasons….at…
Posted on February 14, 2010 by As'ad
Who is this right-wing kook?
“As’ad Abukhalil is the opposite of Charles Malik., the anti-Malik. He’s a promoter of the end of the Maronites and other Christians.” I mean, I am the opposite of Charles Marlik, but a promoter of the “end of the Maronites and other Christians”? Tha…
Posted on February 14, 2010 by As'ad