“Game On!” as Israelis Prepare to Go to the Polls

Photo Credit: independent.co.uk Hi friends! As we remember this dire day in American history, I want to make you aware of a historic announcement made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu yesterday. In a startling announcement, Netanyahu stated his plan to annex parts of the West Bank. To us in the western world, it may …

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Despite Iranian Violations, will the US Proceed with Implementation of Nuclear Deal?

Ironically, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA, the UN's "watchdog") closed an investigation (underway for years) of Iran's nuclear activity just ahead of "implementation day" of the July 2015 Iranian nuclear deal.  In various reports over time, the IAEA has determined that: Iran, indeed, had a secret nuclear weapons program prior to 2003 (which was the thrust …

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Deal or No Deal?

Here we are, facing another “D Day”...Deadline Day.  Once again, the self-imposed deadline established by the P5+1 (US, UK, France, Russia, China, and Germany) and Iran is upon us.  As I write this, negotiators are still working to forge a deal meant to put clamps on Iran’s nuclear ambitions.  Their success is not only difficult …

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New UN Push on Israel; Israel Announces New Government Elections Next March

Two major developments regarding Israel are happening right now. First, following internal attacks on his leadership of the Israeli government, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired two cabinet members, creating a dissolution of the current government and a need for elections in March 2015.  Secondly, the UN General Assembly overwhelmingly approved an Arab-backed resolution pressing for Israel …

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