Israel needs to adopt a new approach in Gaza if it ever hopes to capitalize on the shared strategic interests with its Arab neighbors.
Let me at the outset state that what Hamas did on Oct. 7, 2023, is an act of terrorism on the innocent civilians of Israel. This is a deplorable act and the persons who carried it out should be brought to justice. However, the brutal war on the stateless Palestinians by the Israeli Government —
The escalating tensions between Iran and Israel have raised concerns over the trade of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report by shipping consultancy
Comments come as US state department report finds that Gaza war has had negative impact on human rights in IsraelThe US secretary of state has rejected the idea that Washington might have a “double standard” when applying US law to allegations of abuses by the Israeli military in Gaza, while suggesting that examinations of such charges are ongoing.“In general, as we’re looking at human rights and the condition of human rights around the world, we apply the same standard to everyone. That doesn’t...
Citizen journalist Priscilla Villareal of Laredo, Texas was arrested in 2017 for asking public officials questions. She's asking the Supreme Court to hold authorities responsible for the outrageous ordeal. Lights On Laredo Police by Phil's 1stPix is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0. We’ve often commented on the alarming increase in frivolous attempts by local prosecutors to criminalize routine acts of journalism. The trend escalated last year, but the 2017 arrest of Laredo,...
U.S. national security spokesperson John Kirby told ABC News on Sunday that Israel has agreed to discuss the Biden administration’s concerns over the protection of non-combatants before they launch any military activity in the Gazan city of Rafah. "They've assured us that they won't go into Rafah until we've had a chance to really share
Hundreds of pro-Hamas protests have erupted at college campuses throughout the country in the months since the terrorist group attacked innocent Israeli citizens on October 7. And the media have been consistent in reporting on anti-Israeli voices and outcries as a way of encouraging more students and protestors to act the same This week, as contrast, the private Christian school Liberty University held a massive prayer vigil for the people of Israel - and the media couldn’t care less. It’s...
Hundreds of pro-Hamas protests have erupted at college campuses throughout the country in the months since the terrorist group attacked innocent Israeli citizens on October 7. And the media have been consistent in reporting on anti-Israeli voices and outcries as a way of encouraging more students and protestors to act the same This week, as contrast, the private Christian school Liberty University held a massive prayer vigil for the people of Israel - and the media couldn’t care less. It’s...
The United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Francesca Albanese, expressed her regret and ‘condemnation for her inability to conduct a field visit to the Gaza Strip’ after Israel rejected her visit. While Albanese is on a regional tour that includes Jordan and Egypt, the Secretary-General of the Arab League, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, welcomed her at the General Secretariat headquarters on 21 April. The meeting, attended by Egypt’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Sameh...
Thanks to President Biden’s pressure on Israel, our principal ally in the Middle East is delaying actions in the Gaza Strip to finish off Hamas terrorists and responding to Iran’s direct attack.
President Joe Biden has reiterated his unwavering support for Israel amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, linking the affirmation to the Jewish holiday of Passover. read more
Former President Donald Trump said that Israeli Prime Minister "Bibi Netanyahu rightfully has been criticized for what took place on October 7," according to Time, which noted that the transcript of Trump's remarks had been "lightly edited." Terrorists perpetrated horrific atrocities, slaughtering, raping, and kidnapping people on October 7 last year."I had a bad experience with Bibi," Trump said, according to the outlet. "And it had to do with Soleimani, because as you probably know by now, he...