Category Archives: Iran

Israel walks a tightrope in Syria between Iran and Russia

Posted on 31 May 2018 by

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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The US withdraws from the Iran Deal; Israel’s northern border hots up

Posted on 10 May 2018 by

Few Middle East watchers, particularly Israelis, were surprised when President Donald Trump made his announcement on Tuesday that the US was withdrawing from the JCPOA, otherwise known as the Iran Nuclear Deal. What was particularly gratifying for Israel however was … Continue reading →

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Bibi’s Iran bombshell and the Mossad’s dramatic feat

Posted on 1 May 2018 by

Yesterday (Monday) Binyamin Netanyahu gave advance notice that he was going to make a speech to the nation the same evening.  I admit I was a bit unnerved: I wasn’t sure if he was going to announce his resignation or … Continue reading →

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Huge missile strike on Syria: did Israel do it?

Posted on 30 April 2018 by

The answer to the above question is: I blooming well hope so! The strike was so big that it caused a minor earthquake! Let’s go to the story: Missile strikes against Syrian regime forces in the central province of Hama … Continue reading →

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Good News Friday – Shabbat Hagadol edition

Posted on 23 March 2018 by

It’s the eve of Shabbat Hagadol (lit: The Great Shabbat), the last Shabbat before Pesach, so it is fitting that we expect great news to suit the special day. Indeed there is plenty of good news to fill up this … Continue reading →

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Good News Friday

Posted on 16 March 2018 by

The week has gone by without any postings from me for which my apologies. I will blame it on Pesach cleaning and other pressures, though I am trying to lighten my blogging load (in case you hadn’t noticed!). However I … Continue reading →

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