The times in which we live are certainly complicated, particularly when we consider the Middle East. Chaos seems to abound as Hamas antagonizes Israel, ISIS overpowers parts of Syria and Iraq, and Syrian rebels (backed by al-Qaeda) take UN peacekeeping forces captive on the Golan Heights.However, consider this: Egypt was once a conduit of ammunition …
Continue reading ISIS, Egypt, Saudi Arabia: Making Sense of the Middle East Confusion
Since violating the 11th Israeli-Gaza ceasefire a few days ago, Hamas has fired more than 320 rockets into Israel, making it one of the largest surges of violence in the 45+ day conflict. Thus, Israel has resumed targeting terrorist targets...and terrorist leaders themselves. On Thursday, 3 senior Hamas leaders were assassinated.These particular leaders have been …
Israel and Hamas agreed to a 72-hour ceasefire brokered by Egypt on Saturday. However, Hamas pushed the limit, firing a barrage of rockets at Israel just minutes before the ceasefire was to begin a midnight last night. To my knowledge, the ceasefire has held, but it remains to be seen whether the full 72-hour ceasefire …
Continue reading Egypt Brokers Another 72-hour Ceasefire; Hamas Pushes to the Limit
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the nation on Saturday night, indicating that the demolition of terrorist tunnels from the Gaza Strip into Israel is nearing completion, and that a partial withdraw of troops will begin immediately. (And indeed they have.) However, Hamas rocket fire into Israel continues and Netanyahu vows, “We won’t accept the continuation …
Continue reading Israel Begins Withdraw of Troops from Gaza; Hamas Announces Demands for Ceasefire
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