Israeli President Shimon Peres said Sunday he would be prepared to meet his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani, even though their two countries consider each other arch-enemies. Asked at an economic forum over a possible meeting, Peres replied: “Why not? I don’t have enemies. It’s not a question of personalities but of policies. “The aim is […]
Collective Frustration, But No Collective Action, in Qatar
Date: December 7, 2013 Author(s): Justin Gengler In late June 2013, as neighboring Arab states continued their struggles against popular pressure for political reform or regime change, the Gulf emirate of Qatar undertook its own, voluntary transfer of power. Emir Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, patriarch of modern Qatar, appeared on state television to name […]
Book of condolence to open at South African embassy in Abu Dhabi
Ambassador to the UAE also plans memorial service in Abu Dhabi next week.
Yemen attacks should be assessed in terms of internal political conflicts
Attacks in Yemen are a part of the political transition that’s taking place there, and as for the Islamist groups there is a deep degree of skepticism amongst the public that they actually exist, James Corbett, host of The Corbett Report, told RT.Read Full Article at RT.com
Nelson Mandela, Iconic Leader for Jews of South Africa — and World
Nelson Mandela has become a beloved icon for all of South Africa. His death will surely be mourned by the Jewish community, with which he enjoyed an enduring bond. Click here for the rest of the article…
Souad Nawfal forced to flee after jihadist threats
A prominent female civilian activist has been forced to leave Syria because of threats to her life by hard-line jihadists, according to Arabiya television.
Best-Selling German Satirical Novel About Return of Hitler To Be Made Into Film
A best-selling German satirical novel about the return of Adolf Hitler to modern-day Germany is being adapted into a film. Click here for the rest of the article…
French Court Fines Members of BDS Group Calling for Supermarket Boycott
A French court imposed a $1,300 fine on members of an anti-Israel group who called on supermarket shoppers to boycott Israeli products. Click here for the rest of the article…
Breaking “America’s Last Taboo”
Author(s): Alex Lubin American Zionism has made any serious public discussion of the past or future of Israel — by far the largest recipient ever of US foreign aid — a taboo. To call this quite literally the last taboo in American public life would not be an exaggeration. Abortion, homosexuality, the death penalty, even […]