A few days it was widely reported that Fatah had their Facebook page closed down, due to the “campaign the social media platform is carrying out against accounts that promote violence.” Munir Jaghoub, a spokesman of Fatah’s Mobilization and Organization commissariat, told The Jerusalem Post that he believes Facebook closed the account because of a historic photo of former PA president Yasser Arafat grasping a rifle, while standing alongside Fatah Vice Chairman Mahmoud al-Aloul.
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Taiwan News #8 + East Coast pix
Morning on the coast. I went out to Chris Gunson from Dubai, whom I met through the blog.
Success! Israel Is Back On The Google Maps App On iPhone
I’m not sure how long the missing Israel “glitch” was there for, but it’s gone and Israel now appears on every browser and every app I can try on my iPhone. For those who left comments, thank you.
Aram Sargsyan: Embassy is located in a territory belonging to businessman Gagik Tsarukyan
The handover of blogger Alexandr Lapshin to Azerbaijan was a slap in the face of [Foreign Minister] Edward Nalbandian and Serzh Sargsyan, but we do not want it to be addressed to the Armenian people, Armenian lawmaker Nikol Pashinyan said outside the Belarusian Embassy in Yerevan during a protest against Alexander Lapshin’s extradition to Azerbaijan. The MP tried to enter the Embassy, but was not allowed to.
Jallikattu contempt plea over SC judge
New Feb. 4: The Supreme Court has decided to consider a plea for contempt proceedings against some pro-jallikattu activists for spreading insinuations against one of its own sitting judges in the row over the bull-taming sport. The plea was filed by an NGO, Compassion Unlimited Plus, yesterday.
Theresa May Pastes Jeremy Corbyn
UK Opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn went on the offensive against Prime Minister Theresa May during Prime Minister’s Questions, over Donald Trump’s immigration ban and protecting refugees. An Aussie immigrant to Israel, Aussie Dave is founder and managing editor of Israellycool, one of the world’s most popular pro-Israel blogs He is a happy family man, and a lover of steak, Australian sports and girlie drinks “Well done and special thanks.
Must Watch: Absolutely Brilliant Ami Horowitz Completely Destroys Israeli Checkpoint #FakeNews
The whole thing is brilliant but the specifics of Kalandiya Checkpoint after 2:30 are spot on. It matches my experiences driving all over the territories in November when I had guests here.
Actor Mark Pellegrino Takes To Twitter To Defend Israel While Holidaying Here
As I’ve posted before , he’s a huge mensch and one of the most articulate celebrities I know on this issue. Case in point: check out is tweets from Israel: he’s here visiting and taking in the sites and sounds, yet also makes sure to defend Israel from unfair criticism.
Lithuanian ‘Elves’ Combat Russian Influence Online
In this Nov. 30, 2016 photo, Ricardas Savukynas, works on his computer in Vilnius, Lithuania. Savukynas is one of the Lithuanian volunteers who’ve dubbed themselves “elves” patrol social media to expose fake accounts they believe spread pro-Russia propaganda.
Singapore teen critic held in US while appealing for asylum
In this Tuesday, May, 12, 2015, file photo, Singapore teen blogger Amos Yee speaks to reporters while leaving the Subordinate Courts after being released on bail in Singapore. Yee whose video posts and blogs mocking his government and its late founder landed him in jail twice has been detained in the U.S. where he is seeking asylum.