From the very beginning of the return of Jews to Palestine, a confrontation between the Jews and the Arabs was inevitable because of the insurmountable differences between the two competing national movements. As Colonel Frederick H. Kisch, a British … [Read more...] about The Two State Pipe Dream
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Iran Between A Rock And A Hard Place While Living In Interesting Times
Left: Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, left, and President Hassan Rouhani in Tehran. Photo: Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader via AP. There is nothing going on in the world at this time that has the potential to affect … [Read more...] about Iran Between A Rock And A Hard Place While Living In Interesting Times
Russia responsible for Iran’s behavior in Syria
Left: Iran has provided military support to Syrian government forces since at least 2012. Credit, RFE/RL file - It has been a slow burn for a while, but the latest incident in northern Israel resulting in the shoot-down of an Israeli F-16 tells us … [Read more...] about Russia responsible for Iran’s behavior in Syria
Islam in Global Politics: A Civilizational Crisis?
“Islam in Global Politics.” How one addresses this issue depends not just on the meaning of those four words —— “Islam,” “Global” “politics,” and also “in” —— both individually and together. It also depends on how you see and approach the question … [Read more...] about Islam in Global Politics: A Civilizational Crisis?
Soros is No Dreyfus*
Anti-Semitism should always be condemned. But it is somewhat ironic that leaders of Hungary’s Jewish community and Israel’s Ambassador in Budapest are rallying on behalf of a man who demeans Jews and gives millions to anti-Israel, pro-Palestinian … [Read more...] about Soros is No Dreyfus*
Are U.S. Missile Interceptors Any Good?
There is now evidence from credible analysts that the North Korean ICBM test shot had a problem: the warhead shredded on re-entry. That is good news for the United States and probably for anyone else facing a threat from North Korea, which certainly … [Read more...] about Are U.S. Missile Interceptors Any Good?
State Department Touting Palestinian Charade*
Left: FATAH twitter calling on Palestinians to kill Jews in Jerusalem. Credit: ITIC, May 6, 2017. - Left: A FATAH twitter calling on Palestinians to kill Jews in Jerusalem. Credit: ITIC, May 6, 2017 Judging by the standard used by the … [Read more...] about State Department Touting Palestinian Charade*
Trump Should Stop Funding Palestinian Terrorists
Left: President Trump with Palestinian leader Abbas in Bethlehem, May 23, 2017. Credit: Aljazeera. -- When it comes to the Palestinians, the Trump administration goes the way its predecessors have. On June 13, 2017, … [Read more...] about Trump Should Stop Funding Palestinian Terrorists
Trump’s Goes to Saudi Arabia and Jerusalem
On his way to Riyadh, President Trump should watch Noam Chomsky’s TV interview on May 17, talking about Saudi Arabia. Chomsky’s observation of the Desert Kingdom might help remind the President who the Saudis really are. “Saudi Arabia is the center … [Read more...] about Trump’s Goes to Saudi Arabia and Jerusalem
Dealing With north Korea- The Iranian Lesson
North Korea's growing nuclear threats and the proposed economic sanctions to pressure Kim Jong-un to negotiations are in the news. Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to send "a message" to Pyongyang to stop its nuclear and ballistic … [Read more...] about Dealing With north Korea- The Iranian Lesson