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 …

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Two Distinctly Different Tales of Gaza

Wow...I was struck by two very interesting, but polar opposite perspectives of Gaza recently.  Let's start with the Hamas-directed, Iranian-supported rocket attacks from Gaza into Israel earlier this week. You have undoubtedly heard the news of the multiple barrages, totaling about 100 rockets fired in a 36-hour period.  But take a look at the graphic …

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Iranian Forces Booted from Syrian Air Bases

In what some consider a surprising move, the Syrian air force has suddenly banned Iranian and Shi'ite forces from operating on Syrian air bases.  After many blistering attacks by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) on Iranian positions, Syria has apparently decided they have had enough.  Despite constant bombings by the Syrian regime (at the command …

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AIPAC’s Near East Report – May 2018

If you are unfamiliar with AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee), I want to give you a very brief overview.  AIPAC is the world's largest public policy and lobbying group on behalf of Israel's interests.  I don't know how many total members belong to AIPAC, but I can tell you that well over 15,000 attend …

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