Well, well, well: Trump called Putin after discussing security guarantees for Ukraine during multi-phase talks with European leaders at the White House. “I called President Putin, and began the arrangements for a meeting, at a location to be determined, between … Continue reading →
[Hat tip: commenter “Barry Meislin.”] I’m in complete agreement with this: … [Israel] is caught in an equation deliberately made insoluble. On October 7th, by massacring civilians and abducting hundreds of hostages, Hamas triggered a war with no bearable outcome. … Continue reading →
The MSM says “Trump got played!” in his meeting with Putin. But that’s meaningless, because it’s their kneejerk reaction. Secretary of State Rubio called some of the recent coverage a “stupid media narrative”: Secretary of State Marco Rubio didn’t hold … Continue reading →
Their words after the meeting were cautiously optimistic and purposely vague. We don’t know if any real progress was made although they seemed to be saying there was: “productive” according to Trump; “a starting point” according to Putin. I certainly … Continue reading →
Do they use the word “summit” anymore? And can you imagine Kamala Harris meeting Putin? Trump is trying to lower expectations somewhat: President Trump estimated Thursday there is a 25% chance that his Alaska summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin … Continue reading →
The Gazans are adept at three things: propaganda, killing, and digging elaborate and extensive tunnels. In fact, their tunnel system is almost certainly the most elaborate in the world. But in that, they are helped along by geography/geology. Here’s an … Continue reading →
… and probably New Zealand, in preparing to recognize Palestine as a reward for its rape, murder, and torture of Jews; the sacrifice of Gazans to that cause; and the mendacious production of anti-Israel propaganda in order to play the … Continue reading →
The MSM falls for Pallywood deception – or knowingly cooperates with it and promotes it. I think at this point it would have to be the latter, because if the press is ignorant at this point, it’s willful. Richard Landes … Continue reading →
[NOTE: The following is a slightly changed version of a previous post of mine. If you follow the links in the second paragraph, you’ll find three other pieces I’ve written about the decision to drop the bomb on Hiroshima.] Once … Continue reading →
The sourcing is a bit sketchy, so I’m not sure this news is true. But if it is, it represents quite a change: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reached a decision for the full occupation of the Gaza Strip, including … Continue reading →
The operative word is “proudly.” During World War II, the Nazis figured much of the world would disapprove of their sadistic torture and cold-blooded murder of Jews and others, so they took pains to hide it. In contrast, Hamas celebrates … Continue reading →
The story: Hamas is no longer a cohesive organization with a clear chain of command and a formidable armed wing. It lacks an agreed-upon policy for the near future and encounters major difficulties in trying to chart a new course. … Continue reading →