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January 16, 2009
Goodbye (Elite?) Iran Unit
Day 21 of the Gaza War
IDF soldiers in urban, three dimensional battlefields, must smash holes in walls between buildings in order to avoid booby traps. So expert are the IDF at this form of warfare that Israeli officers were dispatched to Iraq to train American troops. Thus, numerous lives were spared.
Seraphic Secret will be updating throughout the day, so keep scrolling down. And hey, don't forget today is, ta-da, Friday Footwear.
Setting aside the aggressive and amusingly overblown rhetoric of the Hamas leadership regarding a cease fire, it's obvious that Hamas are collapsing. The IDF possess superb intel and given enough time and patience the entire Hamas leadership would be terminated with extreme prejudice.
Terrorist cell phones are useless because the IDF has technology that can laser-in on particular cell phones and death-dealing drones are dispatched within seconds to delete the caller. Hence, Hamas are crippled by lack of communications.
The leadership cowers in bunkers and use children as messengers.
Seraphic Secret has received word from friends fighting in Gaza and all agree that Hamas are pretty lousy fighters. They are not great marksmen, fire their AK-47's on full auto instead of short, disciplined bursts. The terrorist booby traps have become tediously familiar. And when prisoners are taken, the terrorists sing like birdies.
As one soldier wryly commented: “The Hamas take time out from fighting to stand on line and get hand-outs from relief agencies.”
In a further sign of the rapid collapse of the Gaza terrorists, the IDF wiped out an Iranian unit, considered an elite group.
Palestinian sources reported Thursday that the "Iranian Unit" of Hamas, members of the group's military wing trained by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, had been destroyed.
According to the sources, most of the unit's members were killed in fighting in the Zeytun neighborhood, where they had been deployed by the military leadership of Hamas.
The unit numbered approximately 100 men who had traveled to Iran and Hezbollah camps, mostly in the Beka'a Valley, where they were trained in infantry fighting tactics. The militants were also trained in the use of anti-tank missiles, the detonation of explosives, among other skills.
Full story here.
Seraphic Secret does not want to underestimate the enemy, they are cruel and determined, but in the end, they are only effective against civilians, mainly women and children. Against real men, real solders, Jewish soldiers, the Hamas and all their Muslim terrorist allies are weak as women, cowardly as dogs.
Seraphic Secret urges the Israeli leadership to continue Operation Cast Lead until the Hamas are but dust and ashes.
And there should be no cease fire until Gilad Shalit is returned from his cruel captivity.
9:55 am PST Our good friend, John Noonan, an expert on weapon systems that fall from the sky, explains why the use of smoke screens is not a war crime.
10:38 am PST Michael Fenenbock, founder of The 18, which Seraphic Secret supports, paid a visit to the Gaza battle zone and filed an exclusive report for Little Green Footballs.
10:48 pm PST The dogs of war have been released and the IDF are finally being allowed to fight properly and destroy the terrorists. It's about time.
10:57 am PST Welcome to New Zealand—unless you are Jewish.
10: 58 am PST Welcome to Britain—unless you are Jewish.
10:59 am PST Welcome to Germany—unless you are Jewish.
11:00 am PST Welcome to Denmark—unless you are Jewish.
11:01 am PST Welcome to Turkey—unless you are Jewish.
11:02 am PST Welcome to France—ditto.
12:07 pm PST Hey, kids, welcome to a special edition of Friday Footwear! Listen, we know, there's a war in Israel, but let's not forget that one of the things we're fighting for is, um, Friday Footwear. Seriously, do you think the Islamists permit women freedom of footwear choice?
No way.
So: Offspring #3 attends Stern College for Women in New York. During winter vacation she always comes home with college friends. The girls need a vacation and with sub-zero temperatures in NY—oy, that global warming—California is the perfect destination.
Now, Offspring #3 brings home four, count 'em, four friends. Let's do the math: Offspring #3, plus 4 friends, plus 1 Karen. That's 6 female human beings with yours truly, the 1 male in Casa Avrech. The girls are all bubbly and chatty and they let me know right away that they are well aware of Seraphic Secret.
Always fishing for compliments.
“So, do you like when I write about politics?”
Eh.
“Israel?”
Eh.
“I know, Hollywood!”
Double eh.
“So what is it you like?”
All together: “Friday Footwear!”
I take the compliments where I can get them. No pride, just a groveling writer.
Says one Stern Girl: “Friday Footwear comes around and everyone calls Offspring #3!”
Soon enough, I have enthusiastic models. Seraphic Secret is going to make the Stern Girls famous.
“Are my shoes nice enough?” Meek Stern Girl inquires.
“Fab-u-lous.”
Stern Girl #1 just loves her Michael Kors shoes. Well, sure, Michael's a nice Jewish boy, Bar Mitzvah and all, and these silvery flats are just perfect for Jewish Philosophy or Finance classes. And hey, maybe even for that not so casual Shidduch date.
Didn't get the brand name, but Stern Girl #2 is definitely sending out that patterned Park Ave. vibe. The low-cut flats are proud to do an Israeli dance—yup, there's such a class at Stern—and shazzam, quick as a Mossad agent, switch to a dreamy Cole Porter number and make like the Jewish Cyd Charisse.
Group hug. Five happy and footwear-proud Stern Girls on their way to shul for Friday evening Shabbos services. Snapping this pic, yours truly recalls the wise words of a spectacularly talented Hollywood Wardrobe Designer who, on location, stated: “I design my wardrobes from the footwear up.” I was totally, “Wha?” Calmly, she explained: “Everything you need to know about a woman can be discovered in her choice of footwear.” Doubting me: “Everything?” With complete sincerity: “Absolutely everything.”
2:07 pm PST Jack, Jack, Jack, you are awesome: Gaza War Update Chai point five.
2:10 pm PST Awesome too are Aussie Dave and The Muqata who so brilliantly live blog the war so that I feel like optioning their posts for a blockbuster movie.
2:14 pm PST Yet another reason to love the IDF:
Karen and I wish all our friends, relatives and our beloved IDF a miracle in Shabbat.
Posted by Robert J. Avrech at January 16, 2009 08:42 AM
Comments
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1. No profanity.2. No Israel bashing. We debate, we discuss, we are respectful. You know what Israel bashing is. The world is full of it. Seraphic Secret is one of the few places in the world that will not tolerate this form of anti-Semitism. That's it. Break either of these rules and you will be banned.
Robert:
Excellent post as always. Thanks for your wonderful efforts to blog the war.
May Hashem watch over the members of the IDF as they eradicate the cancer of Hamas
Be well, and Shabbat Shalom.
From FREEZING Canada - Mark
Posted by: Mark at January 16, 2009 10:27 AM
Robert,
Ditto what Mark said..
Friday Footwear is always fun, but [excuse while I catch my breath] I'm still thinking about yesterday's photo of an IDF soldier in front of a Merkava tank... Wow!
Shabbat Shalom, my friend!
Posted by: ProphetJoe at January 16, 2009 01:07 PM
"Weak as women"??? Have you seen some of the distaff IDF soldiers (cf PJ's comment, above)? They will crush you!!!
Posted by: ralphie at January 16, 2009 01:19 PM
Mark:
Thanks so much. It's freezing everywhere. Gotta love that, ahem, Global Warming. Oh wait, now they call it "climate change."
Yeah, the weather is the enemy, not Islamo Nazis. Such children.
Posted by: Robert J. Avrech ![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.seraphicpress.com/nav-commenters.gif)
at January 16, 2009 03:41 PM
Prophet Joe:
Great tank, The Merkava, and oh yeah, the girl soldier, almost as attractive:-)
Posted by: Robert J. Avrech at January 16, 2009 03:44 PM
Ralphie:
Gotta learn to hit the enemy where it hurts. Muslim men do not want to be compared to women or dogs. It saps their alleged manhood.
Posted by: Robert J. Avrech at January 16, 2009 03:46 PM
I love, love, love the photos you post! Each one makes me more intrigued with Israel and her people.
Thanks!
Deana
Posted by: Deana at January 16, 2009 07:06 PM
Well, if the girls can love the Friday Footwear section I have to say I liked that blond Israeli female soldier with the M16
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Posted by: Bill Brandt at January 16, 2009 10:43 PM
Geez, I think I need to give a shout out to the shoe robot. They come in handy when attempting to remove boots when your husband isn't around.
Posted by: Alice at January 17, 2009 06:35 AM
Comment deleted for the following reasons:
1. We do not allow Jew-hatred on this site.
2. We do not permit foul language.
3. And we do not give space to illiterates.
Posted by: umut at January 17, 2009 09:40 AM
"umut" is so articulate, too...
Posted by: Bill Brandt at January 17, 2009 10:54 AM
But umut, how do you feel about the shoe robot?
Posted by: Alice at January 17, 2009 02:29 PM
IDF soldiers in urban, three dimensional battlefields, must smash holes in walls between buildings in order to avoid booby traps. So expert are the IDF at this form of warfare that Israeli officers were dispatched to Iraq to train American troops. Thus, numerous lives were spared.
Very interesting. I hadn't actually known of this till now.
May G-d bless the soldiers of the IDF and grant them their victory, even if nearly all the world is determined to see them fail.
Posted by: Hospitaller at January 17, 2009 02:43 PM
Umut would be much less distressing if I didn't feel the current Israeli government shared some of his feelings. Could someone who is much better informed please tell me how to put a positive spin on Israel declaring a unilateral ceasefire and seeming to do nothing about Gilad Shalit?
On a betterr note, Alice, I too love the shoe robot. But in my dream he's bringing me an enless array of shoes to try on from his magic closet...
Posted by: Katherine at January 17, 2009 03:03 PM
I suppose you've all heard by now about the cease-fire. Our precious Prime Minister is snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. Rockets continue to fall, of course-one hit a shul next to the yeshiva where the son of a friend of mine learns.
Baruch HaShem, the building was empty.
Posted by: Miranda Rose Smith at January 18, 2009 01:22 AM
More Baruch HaShem. When the rockets didn't stop hitting Israel, the Israelis resumed fighting.
Posted by: Miranda Rose Smith at January 18, 2009 03:30 AM
I like that dream Katherine. Endless array....
Got to find a way...
Posted by: Alice at January 18, 2009 04:51 AM
I am sorry to post ahead on the next topic, but I don't understand why Israel is making this war to end now.
They are letting Hamas survive and they can rebuild. That's what always happens.
Some reasons I can think of.
1. Quit while you're ahead, in terms of soldiers lost.
2. To give Obama a little quiet for his big parade.
3. To gain points on 'world opinion'
4. To rest, or as a sort of decoy.
I am a little upset tho, because this war was done so brilliantly until now.
I would appreciate some insight from you and the fine posters on this sight as I am upset and perplexed by Israel's unilateral cease fire.
Posted by: Adam Weinberg at January 18, 2009 05:04 AM
Robert...I'm British and anybody who fights the islamonazis and supports the IDF is always welcome in my home....don't judge the rest of us by the actions of our spineless media and ruling elite.
Posted by: thud at January 18, 2009 05:16 AM
Building on what Thud has said, I don't often feel proud of my country, but hearing that Canada was the only member of the UN's "human rights council" to object to the condemnation of Israel for defending itself was welcome news.
Depressing that a cease-fire's apparently been called though. I can't understand how the Israeli government can continually allow Hamas/Fatah/whoever to continue to survive when any other nation would likely feel justified in reducing the whole area to a crater by now.
Posted by: Hospitaller at January 18, 2009 07:42 AM
The Israeli soliderette with the red hair is just beautiful. What a powerful image.
Posted by: mata hari at January 18, 2009 07:55 PM