Prior to the Syrian civil war, the border with Israel was relatively quiet, with a small UN peacekeeping unit nestled in a buffer zone between the two. It was one of Israel's most peaceful borders. After war broke out, rebels fled many parts of Syria and gathered in areas near the Israeli border. Gradually, Assad's …
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What a Chemical Attack Looks Like
Last night 60 Minutes reported again on the chemical attacks of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on his own people. This is not the first major network to report on the atrocities, nor is it even the first time 60 Minutes has aired a lengthy segment. (The first was back in February.) It cannot be said …
Fatemeh’s Story: An Iranian Tragedy
What is life like in Iran? Today, with the help of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, I want to give you some insight. Find out what life is like through the eyes of 15-year-old Fatemeh: https://www.facebook.com/IsraelMFA/videos/2222040674477332/ Beyond simply unveiling the reality of what life is like for many Iranians, my point is this: On every …
I Agree with the Ayatollah!!!
Before you think I've gone off the deep end, stick with me here! In a recent tweet (June 3), the Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said: Did you catch that? The Ayatollah clearly stated the "Palestinian cause" is an "issue of beliefs...the heart...of faith." I agree! There is spiritual battle being waged in and around …