It is good to see that Israel is taking threats seriously. After a released audio recording of Osama Bin Laden vowing to “liberate Palestine,” Israel’s military is stepping up efforts to prevent terrorism. With such a high population potentially connected to Al-Queida and other terrorist groups, Israel needs to continue to take these threats seriously. [...]
Categories: Security
Both the EU and UN should work to be more careful with their vehicles. Less than two years ago, a “stolen” UN van was used to illegally cross the Israel-Lebanon boarded to kidnap an Israeli soldier, starting a war. Today, Israeli soldiers found a “stolen” EU truck, filled with 6.5 tons of Potassium Nitrate, the [...]
Categories: Europe/European Union
Former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto’s murder is one that has shaken the world. The first elected female Prime Minister in the modern world, she will be greatly missed for her contributions to democracy. However, this is not only a death surrounded by sadness, it is surrounded by danger. The action by extreme Islamic militants will [...]
For more details, see this AP Article. Israel has brought home 40 Iranian Jews. The Jews, formerly of Iran, were covertly rescued in an operation sponsored by the Israeli government and several NGOs. The Olim Chadashim (new immigrants) were additionally given $10,000 each by a Jewish-Christian coalition group to help establish a new home in [...]
Today, I will only say Merry Christmas to those who have traveled to Beit Lechem (or Bethlehem) for the celebration of your holiday. It is good to see people from around the world traveling to and supporting Israel. Have a happy holiday.
Categories: Christianity, Judea and Samaria, Palestinians
Israeli President Shimon Peres said today that Israel will not agree to a truce with Hamas. The White House has been pushing for peace talks between the Palestinians and Israel to resume. Israel has had several discussions with Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Palestinian Authority. These peace talks do have a possibility of leading to [...]
Categories: Palestinians, Peace Process
For more information on the news story see this article. Iran has publicly announced that it intends to wipe Israel off the face of the planet. While this is happening, the United States and United Nations have worked to convince Iran to shut down its nuclear program. This program is operating to “provide electricity” for [...]
Categories: Iran, Nuclear Weapons
This blog, formerly “Eric’s Political Insight”, has been down for quite sometime. I think I wrote good stuff, but did not have much of an audience and was quite busy with school. Now, however, I still feel that the Middle East is an important topic in the world, and that it needs to be discussed, [...]
Categories: The Israel Situation
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