Special Briefing: Sharon Freed Today's Bomber as a Good Will Gesture

	October 26, 2005

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HE HAS BLOOD ON HIS HANDS NOW: Just over a month ago, the Sharon government released today's suicide bomber Dear Israel Insider Readers, Today's events highlight the strange dichotomies of living in Israel. In the morning, Bill Gates paid an historic visit, lauding the nation as a "high tech superpower." In the afternoon, a Palestinian misfit -- just released by Israel as a goodwill gesture to PA chief Abbas -- blew himself up in a Hadera market, killing elderly Jews and an Arab Israelis. The stock market plunged, the security forces went on high alert, and we can all expect an onoing blow-for-blow battle with the twisted murderers of Islamic Jihad, Abbas' Fatah, and Hamas -- as signs point to a sharp escalation in violence. Finally, the President of Iran announced that the Islamic world was rising up to wipe Israel off the face of the earth. These nights we hear the sound of jet aircraft practicing in our skies. All I can say is: practice makes perfect! May those who sow the wind with evil and death reap a whirlwind of richly deserved recompense. When will our slumbering nation awaken? Reuven Koret Publisher My Man of the Year: Jihad bomber kills five in Hadera; Israel: orders come from Syria A suicide bomber blew himself up at a falafel stand in the town of Hadera, killing five and wounding 30, five seriously. Islamic Jihad claimed credit. INSIDER QUOTE "The PA must make clear to Hamas that as long as they continue to operate militarily, they have no place in the political system." White House Spokesman Scott McClellan 10/26/2005 Articles Iranian president: Recognizing Israel means defeat of the Islamic world Iran's hard-line president called for Israel to be "wiped off the map" and said a new wave of Palestinian attacks will destroy the Jewish state. Hamas leader: PA elections can "go to hell", threatens more kidnappings Hamas leader Mahmoud Zahar made it clear that Hamas' goal is for there to be no elections at all. Rice calls on borders to be opened for Palestinian economic development Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice suggested that Israel loosen controls at border crossings to allow freer passage for Palestinians and economic development in Palestinian areas. IDF fires artillery at open fields in response to Jihad rockets on Sderot Israeli artillery fired on reported launch sites after Jihad terrorists in Gaza fired a volley of rockets at Israel on Monday afternoon. Top Jihad fugitive killed, terrorists vow "bloody" revenge Israeli troops killed two Palestinian terrorists in an exchange of fire in Judea and Samaria early Monday, one of whom is among its "most wanted." "Galil Freedom Brigades" takes credit for killing Israeli woman in Netanya An Arab organization calling itself the "Galil Freedom Brigades" says it murdered Katie David, a 27 year-old security guard found Sunday in Netanya. Israel drops campaign to ban Hamas from Palestinian elections Israel implicitly admitted defeat after President Bush pointedly skipped repeating the demand in a public appearance with the Palestinian leader last week. PA announces plan to disarm Al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades Abbas announced another attempt to set up training camps and incorporate Al-Aksa members into the regular Palestinian security forces. Israeli soldiers catch Palestinian woman hiding grenade under her baby A Palestinian woman was found hiding a hand grenade under her baby during an arrest raid. Two other Palestinian militants were shot dead. Israel's Dana International takes back seat to ABBA in "Best of Eurovision" The Song Contest celebrated 50 years of glamour, glitz and pop tunes with a special jubilee show that let viewers pick the best Eurovision song ever. After warm welcome to terror leader, Bush confident of Arab-Israeli peace Bush said he was a "heck of a lot more confident" of peace prospects than when he took office. Abbas and Sharon are committed to making peace, he said. Israeli leaders call for regime change in Syria after assassination report Israeli leaders called for changes in Syria's leadership after a U.N. probe implicated top Syrian and Lebanese intelligence officials in the assassination. Abbas asks Bush to push Israel to free Barghouti, maybe for Pollard release Bush asked to push Israel to release terror leader Marwan Barghouti, perhaps in deal to free spy Jonathan Pollard, imprisoned twenty years by U.S. Israelis cheer Saddam trial while Palestinians mourn their hero Many Palestinians, bitter at what they say is American bias toward Israel and the U.S. occupation of Iraq, say U.S. President George W. Bush should be on trial alongside Saddam. RECENT VIEWS The Proper Response to Terror By Ze'ev Orenstein Until the "Palestinians" and the rest of the Arab world accept a Jewish State in the Land of Israel, then we must view them as our enemies. Vatican't By Ellen W. Horowitz Unholy Toledo! President Katsav: There is nothing more valuable or precious than the Land of Israel. It is simply not to be swapped, sold or surrendered. Ghettoizing Gush Etzion By Emanuel A. Winston If one bothers to track the route of the separation barrier, one can see clearly that it is meant to divide Gush Etzion into small, easily evacuable segments. Painful Concessions By Ted Belman The Saudi Peace Plan and the Geneva Accords are in fact the destination on the Road Map, whether Israel likes it or not. Prejudices revived in US by Palestinian Christian group By Roz Rothstein A largely unseen wave of anti-Semitism has been washing up across North America in a series of conferences aimed at dismantling Israel. Changing Emphasis By M.J. Rosenberg The Mideast conflict was once a zero-sum game. When one side won, the other lost. That is not true today. A weaker PA means a weaker Israel. After drive-by murders, Israel's priority must be survival By Bruce S. Ticker Israel is forced to choose between endangering its own citizens or inconveniencing and harming Palestinians, be they innocents or terrorists. Bush proves soft on Palestinian security compliance By Dr. Aaron Lerner Mr. Bush is sending a message to the Palestinian street that there isn't any genuine pressure on the PA to take serious steps against terror. Sharon's Dispersal Plan By Aliza Karp Sharon knew the Jewish strength in the settler communities and decided to divide and conquer, trying to weaken this enemy of Israeli secularity. Tears of anger and tears of mourning By David Wilder Perhaps G-d is sending down His tears, for Kinneret, for Matat, for their families, for their unborn children, for people abandoned by their brethren. Remembering Kineret By Alan Perlman Know that one day, a G-d fearing government will rule this country, and when it does, we will demand justice, no matter how delayed. Our Moments By Paula R. Stern As we sit in our sukkah, let us remember that we are the sum total of the moments in our individual lives and the lives of our country. When Israelis Are Wet Rags By Alex Margolin The reporters show that Palestinians have been affected by Israel's security measures, but never discuss that the Palestinians destroyed a peaceful political process by launching a campaign of terror. War is a State of Mind By Uri Avnery A fifth generation of Israelis and Palestinians has been born into the war, like their parents and teachers. Every day of their lives, violence has dominated the daily news. Is Uncle Sam Confused? By Shelomo Alfassa The FBI reportedly "snubbed the Jewish applicants" because they didn't want to "offend Muslim translators." The Marines apparently had no such problem. Briefs Palestinian progress: released "collaborators" only shot in legs Youth movement builds six illegal outposts in one day Separation, Sabra-style: Settlers want barrier replaced by cacti Anti-Semitic series now airing on Jordanian TV Veterinarians from Israel, Jordan cooperating to battle bird flu USEFUL LINKS Israel News in English Wiresearch/Newsportals about Israel Israel Insider Yahoo Jerusalem Post Google Israel news (by relevance) Haaretz (English) Google Israel news (by recency) Israel National News   Ynet News   Israel News in Hebrew Other Maariv Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ynet Israel Defense Forces Haaretz CoP/JCPA Daily Alert Galei Tzahal (IDF Radio) WebLog of Mideast Politics Voice of Israel (Second Network) OpinionJournal Best of the Web The Israel Insider daily briefing is a limited circulation newsletter intended for supporters and subscribers only. 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