Tag Archives: Britain

BDS-Fail News

Posted on 12 February 2014 by

We need some good news for midweek too, not just for Fridays, especially after the very difficult last few days. With the anger at John Kerry for threatening Israel with a boycott if we do not capitulate to his “peace” … Continue reading →

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Latest Antisemitism News – Updated

Posted on 25 January 2014 by

Here is a round-up of assorted antisemitic incidents that have taken place around the world in the last couple of weeks. Update: From yesterday’s Times of Israel: Pig’s heads sent to Rome synagogue and the Israeli embassy in Rome. From … Continue reading →

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Or else what Mr. Hague?

Posted on 26 November 2013 by

Britain’s Foreign Secretary William Hague made a very undiplomatic, almost overt threat against Israel today not to undermine the Iranian nuclear deal: Britain’s Foreign Secretary William Hague said on Monday that Israel should avoid taking any action that would undermine … Continue reading →

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After UK intervention is voted down, only the French will ally with America?!

Posted on 30 August 2013 by

The news overtook me as I was writing my earlier post about the possible blowback on Israel from an American and Allied attack on Syria. Overnight we learned that the House of Commons (the British Parliament) voted No and rejected … Continue reading →

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Where is world outrage at Syrian and Iranian threats against Israel?

Posted on 30 August 2013 by

The possibilities, perils and permutations of an Allied attack on Syria in response to its chemical weapons attack have been discussed endlessly in the media as well as in Parliaments across the Western world. I addressed some of these issues … Continue reading →

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Good News Friday

Posted on 21 June 2013 by

That time of the week has come around again so quickly – time for another installment of Good News Friday. My first item for this week is both a source of national pride for the whole country and is a … Continue reading →

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