Mohammad Fateh Ali, Iran's ambassador to Lebanon's press conference at the embassy in Beirut announcing Iranian financial support to Palestinians attacking Israel. Osama Hamdan, in charge of Hamas' external relations. was also present. The sign in … [Read more...] about Iran’s Growing involvement in Palestinian Affairs
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Canadian Editor Suspended for Advocating Palestinian Jihad against Israel*
The CIJNews expose of an editorial lauding Palestinian knives attacks of Israeli Jews as a “sacred duty of jihad,” led to the suspension of the Canadian Lebanese Mohamed Hisham Khalifeh (محمد هشام خليفة), from the Windsor Multicultural … [Read more...] about Canadian Editor Suspended for Advocating Palestinian Jihad against Israel*
Muslims, Islamists Terrorists, and Islam*
The time has come, and indeed, has long passed for a frank and open discussion of the growing confrontation between the Western democracies and the Muslim world. Were there no other issue than the fact that there are some 1.3 billion world … [Read more...] about Muslims, Islamists Terrorists, and Islam*
Is the Palestinian Issue the Crux of the Arab-Israeli Conflict?*
Left: Those who lazily blame Israel for the problems in the Middle East are deluded (Ruetters) - 1. Erroneous assumptions produce erroneous policies, as has been the case of all US initiatives towards the Palestinian issue, which has been … [Read more...] about Is the Palestinian Issue the Crux of the Arab-Israeli Conflict?*
Waze and Social Media Danger – the Kalandia Lesson
An Israeli army driver and a squad commander entered the Kalandia Palestinian refugee camp by mistake while using the Waze smartphone GPS navigational app. They were attacked by the Palestinians with firearms and Molotov cocktails. The two soldiers, … [Read more...] about Waze and Social Media Danger – the Kalandia Lesson
The Palestinian Knife Campaign: A Policy of Limited Liability*
Left: From the Palestinian “Stab a Jew” Guide, Credit: Raoul Wootliff, “Videos teach would-be Palestinian attackers ‘how to stab,’” Times of Israel, October 15, 2015. Five months into the stabbing terror campaign, the Palestinian leadership keeps … [Read more...] about The Palestinian Knife Campaign: A Policy of Limited Liability*
U.S. Presidential Elections: Rage and Fear, or Envy and Resentment*
There is a bitter joke in the U.S. that every two years the American people are asked to choose between the stupid party and the evil party, which is which depending on whether you are a Democrat or a Republican. This year is different. The … [Read more...] about U.S. Presidential Elections: Rage and Fear, or Envy and Resentment*
Iran’s Growing Intervention in Syria and the Region (February 14-28, 2016)
Left: Iranian forces in Syria, credit: yalibnan Amidst rumors that Iran is withdrawing its forces from Syria, Debka File reported that "Under cover of the Syrian ceasefire that went into effect Saturday, Feb. 27, and the Russian air umbrella, Iran’s … [Read more...] about Iran’s Growing Intervention in Syria and the Region (February 14-28, 2016)
Hassan Nasrallah’s “Ammonia Speech:” The Threat for Israel and Its Significance*
Left: Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in a broadcast from his bunker threatened to fire missiles at the ammonia plant in Haifa, Israel, which he claimed would cause an explosion similar to that of a nuclear bomb (2/16/16). Overview Marking the … [Read more...] about Hassan Nasrallah’s “Ammonia Speech:” The Threat for Israel and Its Significance*
Syria Ceasefire Will Not Defeat ISIS
The United States and Russia brokered ceasefire agreement between the Syrian government and few of the fighting groups is scheduled for February 27, 2016, 00:00 local time. While Washington described the agreement as yet another major diplomatic … [Read more...] about Syria Ceasefire Will Not Defeat ISIS