News was leaked last week of secret meetings between Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Israel. Now some outlets are reporting those meetings led to further meetings with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, where Arabs are encouraging Abbas to accept the US peace plan. An unidentified Arab diplomat supposed told Abbas: “Wisdom requires accepting the maximum of …
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Benjamin Netanyahu to Mahmoud Abbas: “Stop Paying Terrorists!”
The AIPAC Policy Conference was graced with the presence of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who enthusiastically moved around the stage touting Israeli successes over the past few years and how those successes are benefiting the entire world. He also issued warnings to terrorists, before commenting on the deeply committed relationship between Israel and the …
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Vice President Mike Pence Arrives in Israel
After important stops in Egypt and Jordan, Vice President Mike Pence has arrived in Israel. During his 2-day visit there, he will meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Ruben Rivlin, in addition to stops at Yad Vashem (Holocaust Museum and Research Center) and the Kotel (Western Wall). Pence is also scheduled to address …
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PA Fury and Talks between Turkey and the Vatican
These remain interesting days in the Middle East, as tensions stir and factions plot their next move. Earlier this week, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas gave an impassioned speech denouncing Israel, following confirmation of parameters of the US peace plan provided by Saudi officials. The plan allegedly calls for something less than statehood for the …
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Looking for the Blessed Hope 