The Trump administration is reimposing crippling sanctions on Iran's exports, oil and and financials sectors today. These follow restrictions on purchasing US dollars, exporting of oil, and sale and trade of gold, graphite and precious metals, handed down in August. President Trump calls them the "strongest sanctions our country has ever issued," and Iran's economy …
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Losing Nikki Haley at the UN
As you likely know, US Ambassador to the UN, Nikki Haley, resigned yesterday morning. Since then, numerous people have expressed concern about losing Israel's most staunch supporter (other than the Israeli ambassador) at the UN. How will this impact Israel and the way they are seen and treated by the UN? Well, I have no …
President Trump’s UN Speech
The United Nations has gathered at its headquarters in New York City for the annual General Assembly, calling together diplomats from all over the world. Many (including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Iranian President Rouhani) are scheduled to deliver speeches (or already have). Yesterday President Trump addressed the assembly. While touting the US as …
What will the US Peace Plan Look Like?
Hi friends! Are you like me...anxiously awaiting the unveiling of the US peace plan? While I believe the peace plan will offer the Palestinians unprecedented resources to better the lives of their people, I will be shocked if they ever agree to a peace plan with Israel. Why? Because they don't want peace with Israel...they …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 