EU “Fills the Gap” Left by America’s Decision to Withhold Funds for the PA

In mid-January, President Trump announced the United States will withhold $65 million in aid to the United Nations Relief and Welfare Agency (UNRWA).  Last Wednesday, the European Union (EU) pledged $52.8 million to the Palestinian relief agency. Among the objectives of the United Nations is to provide humanitarian aid to nations in need.  In fact, …

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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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What did Israel do in 2017? What did the PA do in 2017?

What did Israel do in 2017?  A lot...check out a few of the accomplishments: https://www.facebook.com/theisraelproject/videos/10156880509702316/   What did the Palestinians do in 2017?  Here's a short list: Read here to find out just how much the Palestinian Authority paid terrorists in 2017.  Hint: every Palestinian kid could have a much better life if those funds …

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