Tivet 3, 5777
January 1 2017
It’s the last day of Chanukah! Israelstreet wishes joy to all as we conclude our celebration. (image courtesy of rotter.net).
Palestinian terror in the last two days:
Palestinian terrorists have ushered in the new year with:
A shooting attack on an IDF post hear Jenin.
A shooting attack on the community of Har Bracha.
An IED attack on IDF forces at Jalazun.
“Rock” and Molotov attacks on IDF soldiers and Border Guards at Baisoowiya, Nebi Elias, Hevron, Qalqilya, Khirbet al Battake, A-Ram, Beit Furik, Bethany, Silwad, El Arub, Bil’in, Ni’lin, Beit El, Biddu, Hizma, Tekoa, and Kedumim.
“Rock” and Molotov attacks on Israeli civilians at Hizma, Husan, Abu Dis, Mt. Hebron, Beit Ummar, Maale Amos, and Qalandiya.
The U.S. Congress is still supporting Israel.
According to the appointed “Prime Minister of the PLO”, Rami Hamdallah, the US failed to pony up the $263 million dollars in aid it was supposed to during 2016. What he didn’t say was that the money was withheld because the PLO continues to use donor money to pay the salaries of terrorists in Israeli prisons.
But apparently the Palestinians don’t miss the American money. Hamdallah revealed that the PLO can always count on the European Union, Saudi Arabia, and Algeria to keep the it afloat.
TODAY’S BLOG:
The Israelstreet Wishlist for 2017.
Below is our wish list for the coming year with a number which indicates the likelihood of it happening (0=no chance, 10=will definitely happen).
1. Elor Azariah, the Hevron soldier, will be found not guilty on Wednesday when the verdict in his trial is due.
Likelihood of it happening: 3
The IDF Prosecutor has invested too much time in this absurd trial for us to think that some guilty verdict will not be forthcoming. We have already predicted that he will be found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to time served.
2. Ma’ale Adumim and Gush Etzion will be annexed to Israel.
Likelihood of it happening: 6
Of course, what we really wish is that all of Area C will be annexed, but in the meantime, we will settle for these two first steps. And, of course, much depends on the incoming Trump Administration.
3. Israel will completely divorce itself from Gaza.
Likelihood of it happening: 0
We have long advocated that Israel stop supporting Hamas by continuing to supply electricity and gas. Unfortunately Israel is just too wrapped up in political correctness and some sort of bizarre paternalism to cut Gaza loose.
4. The Netanyahu coalition will hold together.
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Likelihood of it happening: 7
We are now a year and a half into a coalition that was predicted to last only three months. Despite continuing threats from the orthodox parties and from the Jewish Home party, and despite continuing efforts by the Israeli media to conjure up another election, the coalition is holding–mainly because none of its members wants to be on the outside looking in.
5. The Israeli media and police will finally leave Sarah Netanyahu alone.
Likelihood of it happening: 0
We are now into our third year of recycled bottles, garden furniture, take-out pizzas, and who knows what else. As tired as the public is of listening to constant attacks on Sarah Netanyahu, the media just won’t let go.
6. The Israeli media and police will finally leave PM Netanyahu alone.
Likelihood of it happening: 0
The constant attacks on Netanyahu are part of the National Enquirerization of the Israeli media. In the absence of any real reportage, we all are forced to endure the steady drip, drip, drip of absurd nonsense.
7. The U.N. Security Council will finally propose a resolution praising Israel for something.
Likelihood of it happening: 0
No explanation needed.
8. Israeli scientists and researchers will produce more medical breakthroughs that will revolutionize medicine and save untold lives.
Likelihood of it happening: 10
Not a month goes by that more discoveries and therapies are not made and developed by Israelis.
Well that is the our wishlist. On December 31, 2017, we will revisit this list and see what happened. What is on your wishlist?
A student from Malawi, who had worked with an Israeli health volunteer in his country battling AIDS, came up to us as we walked down the street in the UC-Davis Picnic Day Parade and wanted to carry the Israeli flag.