Minimalist NYT Cover: 1 Israeli Is Worth 1027 Palestinians

This is the Nov 13th cover of The New York Times Magazine that illustrator Tim Enthoven drew out by hand. It’s a beaut! Which is conflicting, because it’s serious stuff. The cover story addresses last month’s prisoner swap when one young Israeli soldier who was kept by Hamas-affiliated captors since 2006 was returned in exchange for the release of 1027 Palestinian inmates, many who have been in Isreali prisons for years, their crimes ranging from involvement in terrorist activity to throwing rocks.  (Click to enlarge) Read more »

Graffiti Bombed ‘Bomb Shelter’ In Washington Square Park

Here’s a first look at the terror-inducing ‘Bomb Shelter’ exhibit installed in Washington Square Park today and legally hit by prominent NYC graffiti writers. Check back for more dispatches from the front line. (Photo: NYU CAS Alumni Association/facebook)

Former Israeli Soldier Has No Problem Humiliating Palestinians

Former Israeli soldier, Eden Abergil, doesn’t understand why everyone is making such a fuss over the photos she posted on Facebook of herself smiling wildly alongside blindfolded Palestinian detainees with the caption: “IDF – the best time of my life.” Read more »

Turkey Puts Its Differences With Israel Aside for the Sake of Drones

Although Turkey did recall its ambassador to Israel over the Gaza flotilla raid and may downgrade its diplomatic relations with the Jewish state, they have moved forward with a plan to buy drones from them. A Turkish military delegation arrived in Israel to cop the UAVs. The Turks may hate the Jews, but apparently they hate the Kurds a lot more.

Israelis Caught Acting Israeli

Israel, the only nation practicing state sponsored terrorism the U.S. supports, was condemned by most of the world for killing nine peace activists during a raid that went terribly wrong aboard a ship bound for Gaza with humanitarian aid. While still in international waters, Israeli commandos repelled from choppers onto the deck of one of the boats in an international flotilla and all hell broke loose. The soldiers say they were attacked first and and they did what they do best: responded with deadly force! Read more »

Israel Snubs America, Bans National Treasure

Recently, Israel has chided just about everyone in Obama’s cabinet, including the president himself, but that’s nothing compared to their latest slight: a countrywide ban on iPads. Apple’s latest divine gadget—capable of running an entire nation—isn’t allowed in the Holy Land due to security issues with Israeli wireless networks and customs agents have been ordered to confiscate the devices, thoroughly threatening any prospects for peace. |CSM|

Israel Continues To Snub the U.S

After insulting Vice President Biden and dissing Secretary Clinton, Israel launched a fresh air strike on the eve of a tense meeting between Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Obama. An Israeli military official says the offensive on a suspected militant’s house in the Gaza Strip was a response to recent rocket attacks, but apparently no one was home and four Palestinian civilians were injured by errant missile fragments instead. |AFP|