…in normalizing relations with Israel. Trump added: You’ll be hearing other countries coming in over a relatively short period of time. And you could have peace in the Middle East. I think that last sentence is hyperbole, but it’s a … Continue reading →
Meh, he just stood on the shoulders of giants – us! “I personally spent time with leaders of both Israel and the UAE during our administration, building the case for cooperation and broader engagement and the benefits it could deliver … Continue reading →
Here’s the statement: President Donald J. Trump, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates spoke today and agreed to the full normalization … Continue reading →
Iran and Turkey have been dealing with some adversity lately: Israel’s two most formidable adversaries – Iran and Turkey – both came up short in their quests for regional domination, and Israel is reaping the rewards of their losses. Two … Continue reading →
And that’s one of Iran’s problems these days. From Victor Davis Hanson: Snce World War II, the United States has been involved in a series of crises and wars in the Middle East on the premise of protecting U.S., Western, … Continue reading →
There have been protests recently in Lebanon, and Prime Minister Saad Hariri has resigned as a result. What’s it all about? Well, some is economics: Lebanon, one of the most heavily indebted countries in the world, already was dealing with … Continue reading →
Today’s announcement: Speaking at the White House, Trump said that while a “permanent ceasefire” will be tough to maintain in the volatile region, he hopes it will last and end the conflict between Turkey and the Kurds. “I do believe … Continue reading →
It’s complicated, and to even begin to understand it you have to go back in time. But most of us here probably remember this: In 2014 Obama was negotiating his nuclear deal with Iran… Given its goal of embracing Iran, … Continue reading →
No Joke: the U.N. just condemned Israel as the world's only violator of women's rights, backed by votes of council members Iran, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan & Yemen.https://t.co/s94KsS50gH — Hillel Neuer (@HillelNeuer) July 24, 2019 This speaks for itself. The UN … Continue reading →
I guess Turkey’s Erdogan and his party didn’t do enough to fix the elections in Turkey this time, and must have underestimated the strength of his opponents, because the election didn’t go as he’d hoped. The NY Times calls it … Continue reading →
The intent had already been announced, but now it’s official: President Trump on Monday signed a proclamation officially granting U.S. recognition of Israel’s claim over the Golan Heights, reversing decades of American policy regarding the disputed territory between Israel and … Continue reading →
I have my doubts about this article. The author may be dreaming, or making much too much of some events that have much less significance than he thinks. But it’s certainly interesting, and so I bring it up for discussion. … Continue reading →