June 1997 – DavidWilder.Org

E Tu Arik?

E Tu Arik?June 29, 1997Ariel Sharon finally received what he’s been waiting for all these years – public acknowledgment ofhis right to participate in the highest echelons of Israeli government. Since his ousting from the Defense Ministry following the Kahn Committee Report, holding him indirectly responsible for the Sabra and Shatila massacre, Sharon has been fighting his way back up […]

An open letter to “a Senior US Official”

An open letter to “a Senior US Official”June 22, 1997The Jerusalem Post reported on Sunday June 22, 1997 that you stated, last Friday, that it is “quitepossible that the violence in Hebron is “a plausible safety valve” allowing the Palestinians “tovent their anger.” You continued that “there is aggressive action the Palestinian Police could betaking in certain circumstances which they […]

Hebron – One Year Later

Hebron-Past, Present and Foreverby David Wilder Hebron – One Year LaterJune 20, 1997 One year ago none of us could imagine that a year later Hebron would be something of a war zone. Yesterday Arutz 7 replayed an interview with Arik Sharon, recorded a day after the elections, in which he assured that Hebron would not be abandoned. Unfortunately, he […]

Crying with Keren

Crying with KerenErev Shavuot 5757June 10, 1997 I have been debating with myself, for the past few days, whether or not to write this. Finally, I give in. I feel that I have little choice, as it has been sitting on me for too long. According to our Sages, once the People of Israel entered Eretz Yisrael, a concept called, […]

Tumbling Backwards

Tumbling BackwardsJune 8, 1997 A good friend of mine is presently doing his annual military reserve stint. Each day and/or night for three weeks he patrols areas in the Southern Hebron Hills. Ive done the same duty in the past. However, now the patrols have new jeeps, looking a little sturdier than those I remember from a few years past. […]

30 Years Later – Facing the Future

30 Years Later – Facing the Future Hebron Day, 5757 June 5, 1997 On January 17, 1997 the Hebron Press Office posted the following: At ten minutes after six this morning, the last officer left the Hebron Military Compound and handed the keys to his Arab counterpart. Leaving the compound, this act completed abandonment of 80% of Hebron to Arafat. […]