Monthly Archives: May 2018

Israel walks a tightrope in Syria between Iran and Russia

Posted on 31 May 2018 by anneinpt

While rockets and flaming kites are continuing to rain down over our southern border, it’s worth a look at what has been happening on the other side of our other major border in the north. Politics makes strange bedfellows, and … Continue reading →

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Update on rocket fire: Ashkelon targeted

Posted on 29 May 2018 by anneinpt

The IDF is hitting back hard at Palestinian terrorist positions in Gaza after this morning’s bombardment. Palestinian Islamic Jihad says Israeli airstrikes on terrorist positions in the Gaza Strip are continuing this afternoon in the western part of the Palestinian … Continue reading →

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Here we go again: over 25 mortars fired at Israel from Gaza

Posted on 29 May 2018 by anneinpt

Hamas and its allies are just looking for trouble. The border area is still simmering, with peaceful protests violent riots still taking place every Friday by terrorists determined to break through into Israel and kill Israelis. In addition, last night … Continue reading →

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Good News Friday

Posted on 25 May 2018 by anneinpt

Thank goodness it’s Friday, and as we approach Shabbat it’s time for another Good News Friday installment. Let’s start with one of my favourite subjects, Israel’s biomedical industry. There are several great items to report this week. A British doctor … Continue reading →

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Debunking the lies about Israel and Gaza

Posted on 24 May 2018 by anneinpt

Linda Sarsour, leader of the anti-Trump “Women’s March” in the US, who has become a champion of intersectionality  – the notion that all oppressed peoples are equal and intertwined; all that is except for the Jews who cannot possibly be … Continue reading →

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Ken Livingstone resigns from Labour, letting Corbyn off the hook

Posted on 22 May 2018 by anneinpt

Former London Mayor “Red” Ken Livingstone has had his name immortalized as the chief proponent of the “Livingstone formulation“,as described by David Hirsh: It is a means of refusing to engage with an accusation of antisemitism; instead it reflects back … Continue reading →

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