Friday Links Part 2

From Ian:

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Latma: Nothing to see in Turkey, and IRAN VOTES!!!


Lies, Apartheid and BS

Frankfurt’s book, which spent 27 weeks on The New York Times best-seller list, presented a theory of BS and analyzed the term in the context of communication. The theory’s key nugget, which Frankfurt briefly discussed at our table, is that BS is worse than lies.
Whereas a liar must know the truth in order to conceal it, a BSer couldn’t care less one way or the other. His goal is not to conceal or reveal but to make an impression — to advance an agenda.
This blatant disregard for the very notion of truth is what makes BS a greater enemy of the truth than are lies.

On Israel's President's Conference by Raheel Raza

I would, in retaliation, host Saudi Arabia, Iran and Pakistan "Apartheid Weeks." Stephen Hawking has, apparently, no issues speaking in China and Iran, two countries with appalling human rights records. No one speaks about BDS of Saudi Arabia, where the list of human rights violations is endless. Where were their voices? Or Pakistan, with religious minorities facing persecution and violence against women? No one asked me to cancel my trip to Pakistan.

JNF Withdraws from $500,000 Clinton Event

The Jewish National Fund (Keren Kayemet Leyisrael) said on Thursday that it will not take part in an upcoming gala event attended by former U.S. President Bill Clinton, and will not pay him $500,000 to give a speech at this gala.
Clinton's participation in the event has not been canceled.

Ireland Blocking E.U. From Blacklisting Hezbollah, Putting Spotlight on Anti-Israel Diplomacy

Ireland has often found itself the subject of international criticism for permitting and promoting vociferous anti-Israel activity bordering on anti-Semitism. Bilateral Israeli-Irish ties have been strained by Dublin’s funding of NGO’s that promote among other things boycott efforts against Israel. In addition to promoting pro-boycott NGO’s, Ireland has also funded artists who bolstered boycotts of Israel.

Justice for Israel

"Norwegians and other Westerners need to understand the warlike patterns of behavior that characterize the region Israel resides in. This is what we have to deal with." When Deek makes this argument -- he is a Christian Arab who proudly and empathetically represents Israel -- people listen.
MIFF is now challenging Norway's almost blind funding of the PA, especially since it is clear that the PA has expended plenty of kroner rewarding the families of convicted terrorists. At the very least, Norway should take full control of the money it allocates to the PA, and itself administer the spending of these funds in support of specific, well-defined projects that benefit Palestinians and build a real constituency for peace.

Palestinians throw firebombs at Israeli bus near Ramallah

Palestinians threw rocks and two firebombs at an Israeli bus near Ramallah on Thursday.

Palestinians throw rocks at two fire crews in east J'lem

Palestinians threw rocks at two fire crews that were putting out a wildfire in east Jerusalem, Israel Radio reported.

Iran and Argentina’s impending circus of ‘truth’

In all, the deal to establish the joint “truth commission” serves as a clear victory for Iran and a painful blow to those Argentinians still mourning the loss of their loved ones. It provides the Iranian regime with the pretense of goodwill while enabling it to protect its officials from being held accountable. In this truth commission there will not be any form of reconciliation between victim and perpetrator. Instead, the AMIA bombing victims will suffer the further indignity of having their government cooperate with and legitimize those responsible for their suffering, while continuing to be deprived of justice.

South Korea In Advanced Negotiations For Iron Dome Purchase

The Tower has learned that advanced negotiations took place between the two countries during a private visit to Israel by Brigadier General Lee Hee Woo, President of a Chungnam National University research institute. General Lee told The Tower that “the Korean air Force is seriously considering purchasing the Israeli system in order to defend our capital Seoul from the North Korean threat.”

Tel Aviv celebrates annual gay pride festival

Tel Aviv hosted its 15th annual Gay Pride Festival on Friday, with over a hundred thousand spectators and participants attending the celebrations, including droves of tourists from all over the world.
The Festival began at 10 a.m. at Gan Meir park, home to the city’s gay community center, and featured performances, speeches and music. A massive parade of some 25,000 participants started at 1 p.m., making its way from the park through central Tel Aviv and culminating at the iconic Gordon Beach.

BCF: In Solidarity With Queers Against Israeli Apartheid 93% Of Palestinians Say Homosexuality Is Not Acceptable In Society

Pew Survey: The Global Divide on Homosexuality

Report: PepsiCo Offered $2B for ‘Settlements’ Labeled SodaStream

PepsiCo is negotiating with Israeli-based SodaStream to buy out the firm for $2 billion, according to the Israeli Calcalist business newspaper. SodaStream’s shares in Germany shot up nearly 20 percent after the report.
SodaStream, listed on NASDAQ, manufactures machines that make carbonated drinks from tap water and also produces flavors, carbon dioxide refills and re-usable bottles.

German shirts say the team is ‘at home’ in Israel

German’s under-21 squad will wear special shirts dedicated to Israel as it warms up for its match against Holland’s team Thursday, in a tribute to the tournament’s host country.
The shirts read “we feel at home” in Hebrew, and wearing them is a rare move by a visiting country in an international tournament. UEFA’s Under-21 Championship is the most prestigious sporting competition to be hosted by Israel since the 1968 Paralympics.

An Egyptian Discovers that When an Israeli is Pricked, She Indeed Bleeds

Kartysh’s comments after the match included the following.
“I can’t even describe how proud I felt hearing ‘Hatikva’ (Israel‘s national anthem) playing in the end.”
The Egyptian wrestler learned that when an Israeli Jew is pricked, she indeed bleeds, and that when she is so wronged she will avenge such an indignity by persevering and – in a display of pride, defiance and resilience – emerging victorious.

Orthodox Female Israeli Kickboxing Champ Shares Her Unlikely Story (VIDEO)

The Muay Thai kickboxing world has an unlikely world champion in Sara Avraham, an Indian immigrant who lives in the West Bank settlement of Kiryat Arba, Jewish News One reports.