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State of Israel

Gaza & War

November 19, 2012 by Yein Jee

As I often said, a war is often beyond right or wrong. It doesn’t matter who throws the first punch, it doesn’t matter if the retaliation is disproportionate, it is a war.

Gaza civilian killed in violence
18-month-old Eyad Abu Khosa, carried by his father Yoused [AP / BBC]

It’s unfortunate, and disheartening, that civilians are usually the heaviest casualties.

Filed Under: General Tagged With: State of Israel, State of Palestine, West Asia

Iran claims London Olympics logo spells Zion

March 1, 2011 by Yein Jee

London 2012 Olympics logoIran has threatened to boycott the London Olympics unless the organisers replace the official logo, which Tehran claims spells out Zion – a word often used as a synonym for Jerusalem and the Biblical land of Israel.

The logo, a jagged representation of the year 2012 (when the London Olympics will be held), has been criticised to resemble many things, from swastika to sexual act, but the Iranian government argues it represents a veiled pro-Israeli conspiracy.

I wonder what took the Iranian that long to file a complain, as the Zion rumour had surfaced not long after the logo was unveiled in 2007. The resemblance becomes more apparent when the logo is spread out…

London 2012 Olympics logo Zion resemblance

Not that I agree with Iran or anything, it looks more like a coincident instead of conspiracy. I can understand though, that some Arabic nations could be a bit sensitive with this considering their strained relationship with Israel.

Filed Under: General Tagged With: Islamic Republic of Iran, London City, Olympic Games, Sports and athletes, State of Israel, United Kingdom

Israeli soldiers in trouble dancing to Ke$ha Tik Tok

July 8, 2010 by Yein Jee

A clip which saw six Israeli soldiers doing a coordinated dance at the streets of Hebron to American singer Ke$ha’s hit song Tik Tok has gone viral online…

It’s no big deal for soldiers to enjoy a bit of fun, but it’s a problem when they were doing so at the wrong place and wrong time.

The original video on Youtube was taken down but it was too late as it’s already picked up by other channels. The soldiers have been identified and are facing investigations and possibly disciplinary actions; but some reports suggested that the battalion commander has “taken care” of the matter.

Filed Under: Offbeat Tagged With: Armed forces, Gaza Strip, Hebron City, Kesha, State of Israel

New7Wonders of Nature finalists named

February 22, 2010 by Yein Jee

The New7Wonders project have shortlisted the 27 finalists of the New Seven Wonders of Nature. Below are (copied & pasted) information of the 10 finalists from Asia; you can view all the 28 finalist at N7W website…

Bu Tinah Island, United Arab EmiratesBU TINAH ISLAND, United Arab Emirates

Off the western shores of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, lies a unique natural treasure, wild n undisturbed by human activity: Bu Tinah Island.

Bu Tinah’s thriving ecosystem forms a unique living laboratory with key significance for climate change research. An undisturbed paradise, Bu Tinah has much to teach mankind about environmental protection and survival.

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Filed Under: Featured, General Tagged With: Asia travel, Australia Blog, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Indonesia Blog, Jordan blog, Lebanese Republic, Nature Wonders, Papua New Guinea, Philippines blog, Republic of India, Republic of Maldives, South Korea, State of Israel, State of Palestine, Taiwan blog, United Arab Emirates, Vietnam Blog

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