Category Archives: International relations

RIP Queen Elizabeth II

Posted on 11 September 2022 by anneinpt

On Thursday afternoon we heard the sad news of the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Despite the fact that I left England almost 45 years ago, I was surprised at how sad I felt at this news. I’m trying to … Continue reading →

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Wishing Merry Christmas to my Christian friends

Posted on 24 December 2021 by anneinpt

I would like to wish all my Christian readers and friends a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. May 2022 be a year of good health, peace, happiness and prosperity for all of us. May this cursed plague be gone … Continue reading →

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Good News Friday

Posted on 8 October 2021 by anneinpt

I haven’t written one of these Good News Friday posts for a very long time, but today suddenly the muse has overtaken me. I have just a couple of items but they brought a smile to my face and I … Continue reading →

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Good News Friday – Purim Same’ach edition

Posted on 25 February 2021 by anneinpt

Purim has started (or is starting) around the Jewish world, and we are celebrating a “triple Purim” which is quite a rare event. It started tonight at sundown and lasts till tomorrow night when Shabbat begins. But in walled cities … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: What will President Biden mean for Israel?

Posted on 21 January 2021 by anneinpt

This is another guest post by Brian Goldfarb about newly elected US President Joe Biden which I hope is not too optimistic! At some point after this article is published (and comments are welcome as usual) I shall post a … Continue reading →

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Good News Friday – Pollard comes home!

Posted on 1 January 2021 by anneinpt

This week’s Good News Friday post simply HAS to focus on the amazing – and far too belated – return of Jonathan Pollard to Israel. If you want to know the background to the Jonathan Pollard case, you can read … Continue reading →

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