Update on Ongoing Juniper Cobra Joint Military Exercises

  The US and Israel are conducting biennial joint military exercises, known as Juniper Cobra.  The build up started weeks ago and the real action began a few days ago. The US has deployed at least two naval vessels, 2500 troops, multiple missile defense systems and lots of aircraft to Israel.  Along with those assets, …

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US Ambassador to Israel, David Friedman, to AIPAC: “The US is at its Strongest when We Stand with Israel!”

If you have never heard David Friedman speak, you will find him to be far from "rah-rah," but yet very principled and profound.  The US Ambassador to Israel comes across as wise, steadfast and contemplative.  You won't hear him raise his voice to make major points of a speech, but rather (if like me) you …

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Benjamin Netanyahu to Mahmoud Abbas: “Stop Paying Terrorists!”

The AIPAC Policy Conference was graced with the presence of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who enthusiastically moved around the stage touting Israeli successes over the past few years and how those successes are benefiting the entire world.  He also issued warnings to terrorists, before commenting on the deeply committed relationship between Israel and the …

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Mike Pence at AIPAC: “We Stand with Israel Today, Tomorrow and Forever!”

In typical Mike Pence style, our Vice President stood before the appreciative AIPAC crowd to proclaim greetings and promises from President Trump, America's unwavering support of Israel, and Old Testament blessings that every good Jew would recognize!  He has a way of connecting with his audience, particularly when it comes to Israel! He alluded very …

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