EU Statement Condemning US Embassy Move Blocked

In an effort seemingly to embarrass and isolate the Trump administration just days ahead of the US Embassy opening in Jerusalem, the EU drafted a statement criticizing the move. The draft had three key points: Jerusalem should be the capital of both an Israeli and a Palestinian state, The final status of Jerusalem should be …

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The Iran Deal is Nixed, but What Other News Can We Expect over the Next Few Days?

Welcome back friends!  As you know, President Trump has pulled the US out of the Iranian nuclear deal.  However, that's only one of the many newsworthy events expected in the next few days. Certainly, there is fall-out from Trump's announcement yesterday.  Netanyahu, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, European leaders, as well as some Arab states have …

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Israeli Air Force: Taking Care of Business in Syria

Following detection of "irregular activity of Iranian forces in Syria," the Israeli Air Force wasted little time taking care of business.  About one hour after President Trump's announcement that America will pull out of the Iran nuclear deal, the IAF attacked a Syrian military facility occupied by Iran. The military compound is believed to have housed …

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Will Trump and Macron Spearhead a New Iran Deal?

My friends, things continue to stir in the Middle East, Europe and the US.  Concern regarding the ill-founded nuclear deal with Iran is percolating and French President Emmanuel Macron and US President Donald Trump seem to be working on potential plans to revamp the deal.  Will they succeed?  Who knows. Here's how The Jerusalem Post …

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