Ceasefire

 Here is a Dry Bones Cartoon from 2006. I was looking for some humor. It seems like every 5 minutes the political situation in Israel changes these days. It is like the weather in some places. If you don't like it, just wait a bit and it will change. It is hard for me to decide how I feel about it.

I remember a cartoon that Yaakov did, but I cannot find it. It says about our ceasefires, "We cease, and they fire". Unfortunately too true.

Hezbollah is still attacking in the north, and Israel has promised not to go after them in Beirut... so far.

I miss having Yaakov to give us his current take on things.

by Sali, the LSW

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Shabbat Shalom and a new shaky ceasefire with Lebanon

 Shabbat Shalom! Israel now has a very shaky ceasefire with Lebanon. The Lebanese government has long been willing for better relations with Israel, but they are very weak and unable to control Hezbollah. So far, as I write this, we have had about 6 hours of quiet and no missile attacks from the north.  I hope that it will last. Yaakov had a saying once about these ceasefires. "we cease, and they fire". This has been true often in the past. Let's see. Hopefully the people in the north will have a quiet and peaceful Shabbat. They have been hammered with almost constant missile and drone attacks, even as we in the center, have had some rest and quiet for the last two weeks. I hope you enjoy this Dry Bones cartoon from 1991.  Also, sending out a big thanks to those of you who have donated over the past months. It is a really big help and you are much appreciated. This period of marking one year since Yaakov's passing has been hard for me, and all of you fans have helped so very much. Sending love and thanks, from Sali, the LSW

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Much love and joyful New Year of 2026. Blessings to you and your families and loved ones.

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Shabbat Shalom from Israel

 Well folks, we are supposedly in the beginning few days of a 2 week ceasefire.  The north of the country is still getting missiles from Hezbollah constantly. But in the center, we have had quiet, except for one siren last night from Iran's proxy, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Israel is fighting them back hard. But we are hearing lots of complaints from Iran and the international community about our continued fighting of Hezbollah.  It is yet to be seen how long this "sort of" ceasefire will last. But it has been refreshing and relaxing to have a few days and nights of less tension, of always being on the lookout, and of interrupted sleep with blasted warnings and sirens.  

So, I am hoping that all of us enjoy a peaceful and meaningful Shabbat.

Here is a Dry Bones Cartoon from 2014

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Hoping that the Ceasefire Holds

  Dry Bones Blog Golden Oldies, now coming to you by Sali, the LSW (Long Suffering Wife)

It looks like a major threat here in Israel, of a nuke from Iran, was neutralized now that there is now a ceasefire. I wish that Yaakov were here to give his wisdom. Here is an older cartoon that I found. Hoping that the peace will last, but still we have the Gaza problem.

I almost had a night of sleep, but the sirens came again early this morning, and we had 4 rounds of sirens here in central Israel. Very unfortunately, one of the 400 kilo missiles made a direct hit on a large apartment building in Beersheba and killed 4 innocent people. They were in their shelter room according to the Homefront rules, but the missile made a direct hit exactly on the shelter. It is pretty frightening to see what damage a 400 kilo missile can do.

I am so hoping that this peace will hold and that we can now do something about Hamas in Gaza. Israel is distributing food packages, but Hamas is shooting at their own people to try to keep them away from the distribution center. 

We are all praying for the 20 or so remaining live hostages to be released, and the 30 or so bodies too.

Love, Sali, the LSW (Long Suffering Wife)

By The Way, 

I also came across this ad for a Dry Bones, Trump, Peace mug from a few years ago. I had actually forgotten about it. So, I thought you might be interested in checking it out. They are still available from Cafe Press in the USA.

 

Start your day with a taste of sweet optimism with your Dry Bones Trump Peace Mug (available in 3 different colors).

The idea that sipping our favorite beverage in our own mugs every morning would bring us together with you, (and other Israel-lovers around the world) was a real turn-on. We came up with three colors but couldn't decide which we liked the best, so we're doing all three. They cost $15.39 each. They are 11 oz. ceramic mugs with comfortable easy-grip handles. They are dishwasher and microwave safe. Click on the links below for more info, to take a peek at both sides of each mug, and perhaps to buy one. ($15.39 will get you one of these Dry Bones Trump Peace mugs)

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May our soldiers be protected, and our remaining  50 hostages be returned now!

Love, to you all, Sali Ariel, the LSW for Yaakov Kirschen (Dry Bones)

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It's a Tradition

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We're doing it again ?

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Happy Ending?

things to come.

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Cowardly Hamas Chief

Sinwar has championed Martyrdom for Palestinians. "Be a Shahid" he preaches. "Don't kill me" he pleads. Yahya Sinwar turns out to be a coward and an embarrassment to his movement.

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Strongarm Tactics

Giving Israel a Break.

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Fool me Once

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Back to the Future

We removed the Jewish Settlements from Gaza, but that did not bring peace, so should we consider re-establishing them there?

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Heartless in Gaza

According to Bloomberg:

Gaza’s Latest Weapon? Arson Bird Found Near Border With Israel
Palestinians in the Gaza Strip have used kites, balloons and flaming condoms to try to start wildfires across the border in Israel -- and now a bird, according to Israeli authorities.
A falcon, outfitted with a harness tied to a steel wire with flammable material at the end, was found hanging in a tree near the Gaza border, the Israel Nature and Parks Authority said in a statement Tuesday. Inspectors putting out a fire nearby found the dead bird Monday afternoon, the authority said.
This is the first time an animal has been used to ignite fires during weekly border protests that began in late March, according to the authority. The organization said it’s considering filing a complaint under international treaties over the use of an animal for what it called terrorism.
“Apparently it’s not enough to destroy nature with kites,” the Israel Defense Ministry unit that handles relations with the Palestinians tweeted. “Now falcons are being used for terror as well.” -more

Why?

For weeks we watch as the Gazans torch, burn, and destroy our fields, crops, and nature reserve. When we finally retaliate they want a ceasefire. And we agree. Why?!