Does Hamas’ New Charter Recognize Israel’s Right to Exist?

Hamas has a new leader and a new charter.  The new leader will take up residence in another nation (Qatar), just as the old Hamas leader did.  But does it matter where a leader lives if he doesn't have a nation to rule?  Apparently not! The new charter deceptively appears to recognize the existence of …

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UN Shenanigans and Possible Restoration of Ties with New Zealand

Shabbat Shalom, my friends! The UN seems to never turn down an opportunity to disparage Israel.  On Israel's Independence Day, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) voted to deny Israel’s historic and legal sovereignty in Jerusalem. Arab countries, on behalf of the Palestinians, claim “Any action taken by Israel, the occupying power, to impose its …

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President Trump will Visit Jerusalem in May…Will the Embassy go there Too?

Reports are out that President Trump will visit Israel in May, perhaps May 22-23.  It is believed he will meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and tour important sites such as the Western Wall, Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum and the city of Jerusalem. Ironically (or not so ironically!), that visit is just ahead of Israel's …

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Trump Responds Strongly to Syria’s Use of Chemical Weapons

By now you've likely heard plenty of news regarding Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's use of chemical weapons on his own citizens.  Likewise, you have heard that President Trump ordered a very significant military strike (59 Tomahawk cruise missiles) to destroy the airbase from where the Syrian attack was launched.  News is happening quickly.  Read a …

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