LAOS – Death from below in the world’s most bombed country
THE IRISH TIMES -A staggering 270 million bombs were dropped on Laos, during what became known as the secret war, because Americans were unaware of what was going on. The…
Trump’s Treatment of Comey Is the Stuff of Which Netanyahu’s Nightmares Are Made
Lame reaction of Republican lawmakers and strong support of GOP voters for FBI director’s dismissal is bad omen for Israel’s right wing ed note–I/we will spare the reader with the…
After Four Months, Trump Also Understands There's No Solution Other Than Two States
The passion with which Trump talks about a peace deal and his personal involvement shows he’s no less ‘obsessive and messianic’ than John Kerry. At this rate, Netanyahu will have…
Trump to Meet With Abbas in 'Palestine,' His Social Media Chief Says
While some countries recognize the State of Palestine, the United States does not ed note–this was not a ‘glitch’, a ‘faux pas’ or a ‘snafu’. As Trump has demonstrated from…
Bennett– 'Israel must ditch ‘bunker’ diplomacy, or have its fate decided by others'
As Trump prepares to renew peace push, Jewish Home leader urges renouncement of two-state support and a new vision for Mideast ed note–if ever there were a 1:1 ratio comparison…
'I went to Rome and Found Jerusalem'
ed note–underscoring yet again how integral to understanding the present situation the entire Rome/Judea paradigm is.
Tillerson: Trump weighing whether embassy move will help or hurt peace
Times of Israel US President Donald Trump is assessing whether moving the US Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem would help or hurt prospects for clinching an Israeli-Palestinian peace deal, Secretary…
Judea, Inc speaks– 'Trump must be impeached. Here’s why.'
www.washingtonpost.com Laurence H. Tribe is Carl M. Loeb University Professor and Professor of Constitutional Law at Harvard Law School. The time has come for Congress to launch an impeachment investigation…
How Donald Trump, one-time darling of the Israeli right, reinvigorated Mahmoud Abbas
The Israeli coalition dreamed of regional agreements, fast-expanding settlements, and a White House cold-shoulder to the PA. Instead, the US president is on his way to Bethlehem to see his…
White House: Trump to push Palestinian ‘self-determination’ on Mideast trip
National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster says the US president will demonstrate his hopes for ‘a just and lasting peace’ ed note–‘Palestinian self-determination’ is a fancy way of saying ‘Palestinian State’,…
Senator on intelligence committee lets slip that diaspora Jews are spies for Israel
Mondoweiss Three days ago in New York, Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas said that the Jewish Diaspora serves as a global intelligence asset to Israel. Max Blumenthal described the remarks…
Pepe Escobar: The decline of the West revisited
SPUTNIK – Europa, in Greek mythology, was a Phoenician princess abducted by Zeus and carried off to Crete. In time, Europe was meant to designate the western extreme of Eurasia.…
Dershowitz: Jews made America great
“I’m a very strong believer that peace should be tried as an option. We should try every option of peace before we have to resort to other forces, but the…
Israeli OpEd– 'Should the Israelites Drive Out the Palestinians From the Promised Land?'
ed note–as we say here often, anyone who thinks that Judaism from the Torah plays no part in this quaint little thing we call Armageddon is either a fool, a…
By firing Comey, Trump makes Israel nervous (again)
Shmuel Rosner, Jewish Journal I don’t know why James Comey was fired, nor do you. I have my suspicions. I hear speculations and follow rumors. But all I know as…
Abbas has decided to sign peace deal with Israel
Trump planning to launch new round of talks during his upcoming visit
Russia voices support for Trump's peace efforts
Russian President Vladimir Putin says Russia will give its “full support” for Trump’s efforts to restart Israel-PA negotiations
MASADA FORTRESS PREPPED AHEAD OF TRUMP VISIT
ed note–Again, there is no overstating the significance of the fact that Trump will be the first US president to give a speech at this historical place. Masada was the…
Trump drops pledge to move US embassy to Jerusalem
The US president reportedly made the u-turn on his promise during the last few days
Trump's Policy on Israel Turns U.S. Jewish Groups Topsy-turvy
Attitudes toward Trump have shifted: Leftist leaders are now cautiously optimistic about president’s overtures to Palestinians, while some right-wingers are getting worried
U.S. Ambassador Advises Israeli Officials: Trump's Serious About Peace, Work With Him
Israel shouldn’t get into confrontations with Trump on peace initiative, David Friedman tells senior Israeli officials ed note–I’ll save everyone the typical extended commentary and just reduce it a simple…
Israeli Right Fears Trump Will Ambush Netanyahu With Peace
The U.S. president’s envoy, Jason Greenblatt, is suddenly getting chummy with peacenik Tzipi Livni, Bibi’s archrival
Lead Jerusalem Post Editorial– 'What Are Netanyahu's Top 5 Fears from Trump's Visit?'
ed note–please note what did not make the ‘Top 5’ List– …An assassination attempt–successful or otherwise–on the US President …An act of terrorism during Trump’s visit that would show Netanyahu…
100 Worst Landlords in New York City
ed note–yes, there are a few names on the list of the non-Hebraic variety, but a quick scan reveals that they are somewhere in the 1%. What this obviously means…
Netanyahu's Office Postpones Meeting on Settlement Construction Until After Trump’s Visit
The planning committee that approves construction in Israel’s West Bank settlements was supposed to convene this week, but was pushed to June to avoid friction with the U.S.
Comey 'Told Associates' Trump Was 'Crazy', 'Outside Realm of Normal'
ed note–if true, than what this means is that the FBI director–besides due to the fact that the post he holds is very important and sensitive in and of itself–was/is…
In DC, Israeli justice minister speaks out against Trump’s peace push
Ayelet Shaked urges US president to pursue an ‘economic deal’ rather than unrealistic, unreachable permanent accord with Palestinians ed note–As we have said here somewhere between a million and a…
Israeli Diplomats plan to disrupt Trump visit with strike despite wage assurances
Times of Israel Israel's Foreign Ministry plans to go ahead with a labor strike aimed at disrupting the expected visit of US President Donald Trump, despite obtaining a further assurance…
James Comey, fired by Trump had strong admirers among Jewish security officials
‘Among the folks whose business it is to keep Jews safe admiration for Comey was unequivocal, and to a degree greater than most of his predecessors, as he made the…