Nuclear Deal Reached with Iran

It's a dark day in world history as world leaders just sealed a nuclear deal with Iran.  Perhaps I'll comment more as I make my way through the 100+ pages of the actual agreement.  However, from all indications, Iran came out smelling like a rose: Iran may continue to enrich uranium. Iran does not have to …

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Iran Marks al-Quds by Demonstrating Against Israel and the US

For the third time in two weeks, world leaders have extended negotiations in the Iranian nuclear deal.  Amidst the shouts of "Death to Israel!" and "Down with America!" I wonder if anyone at the negotiating table is clued in!  Read more at As Iran talks continue in Vienna, Israel, US flags burn in streets of Tehran. …

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The Duel Personality of Hamas

Israeli intelligence is uncovering interesting characteristics of Hamas.  As the ruling authority in the Gaza Strip, Hamas has cracked down on ISIS-affiliated terrorists who have launched rockets into Israel.  Following the ceasefire after Operation Protective Edge, Hamas has steadily worked to rebuild its forces and its smuggling tunnels.  Thus, they seem to be highly motivated …

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ISIS in the Sinai Peninsula: Tightening Relations between Egypt and Israel?

With the Syrian civil war dragging on, with ISIS continuing its rampage throughout the Middle East, and with the Iranian nuclear talks hogging headlines, there is another story developing that is worth noting. After Hosni Mubarak was ousted in Egypt during the Egyptian "Arab Spring," rigged elections put Morsi and the Muslim Brotherhood into power. …

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