The Saudi English-language newspaper Asharq al-Awsat published a thought -provoking op-ed regarding the latest round of Hamas's confrontation with Israel. In an article titled No Longer an Arab-Israeli Conflict, Mamoun Fandy, opines that Hamas's … [Read more...] about A Saudi Challenge to Israel
Barbarity*
It is not the first time leaders of the civilized world have had to cope with a slide into barbarism which not only threatens international peace and stability but the very foundations of modern morality. Nor is it the first time that American … [Read more...] about Barbarity*
Leadership, the Law, and Statesmanship*
One bright note in the sour symphony coming out of Washington these past few weeks is the Supreme Court’s decision on recess appointments. In an emphatic unanimous decision, the Court reinforced the authority of the separation of powers and the hope … [Read more...] about Leadership, the Law, and Statesmanship*
U.S. Silence on Islamist Global Terrorism is Deafening
Washington professed surprise of ISIL's rapid advance in Iraq and Syria is the result of intelligence failure caused by the White House refusal to identify Islaname the the is is Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper has spoken out … [Read more...] about U.S. Silence on Islamist Global Terrorism is Deafening
Time to Stop Islamic Terrorism
The Islamic State (IS) rapid advance in Iraq and Syria was anything but surprising, says Norman Bailey. While Israel's Ambassador to the UN, Ron Prosor, warned the UN General Assembly to support the Jewish State in its efforts to stop the spread … [Read more...] about Time to Stop Islamic Terrorism
Weekly Briefing – August 3 – 8, 2014
On ACD Behind the Veil: The Fundamental Nature of the Jihadist Cause - Rachel Ehrenfeld - Click for the PDF or Youtube versions of this presentation. UNRWA – The Hand that Feeds Palestinian Terrorists (With Our Money) - Rachel Ehrenfeld - UNRWA … [Read more...] about Weekly Briefing – August 3 – 8, 2014
Hamas Urban Warfare Tactics*
Evidence of Hamas' Violations of International Law through Use of Civilian Facilities and Densely Populated Areas for Terror The first few pages of the report are summarized below. The entire document is available here. Hamas: Defining … [Read more...] about Hamas Urban Warfare Tactics*
Tsar Vladimir the First*
Putin Isn’t Trying to Win the Cold War -- He’s Refighting the Battles of World War I. World War I was not only one of the longest and bloodiest conflicts in history, but arguably the most seminal. The war was a catalyst for the Great Depression, the … [Read more...] about Tsar Vladimir the First*
“War of the Casualties” – Hamas Clams Up*
Left: Warning from the Hamas Controlled Ministry of the Interior in the Gaza Strip on its Facebook page (Facebook.com) 1. At 2254 hours on the night of August 5, 2014, the ministry of the interior in the Gaza Strip issued an announcement warning … [Read more...] about “War of the Casualties” – Hamas Clams Up*
Hamas Hid Casualty Numbers in 2010*
Left: Fathi Hamad, minister of the interior in the de-facto Hamas administration, who only revealed the true number of Hamas and other terrorist operatives killed about two years after Operation Cast Lead had ended (Felesteen.ps, November 1, 2010, … [Read more...] about Hamas Hid Casualty Numbers in 2010*