Tag Archives: Gulf States

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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Good News Friday

Posted on 28 June 2019 by anneinpt

Another week has rushed by and it’s time for another Good News Friday installment. This week we’re going for an international flavour. My first item simply highlights the incredible distance Israel has travelled in a mere 71 years, and demonstrates … Continue reading →

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Good News Friday

Posted on 2 November 2018 by anneinpt

After the terrible events of last week we are in need of a Good News Friday post more than ever. Let’s start with some great news from the Arab Emirates of all places. Israelis have become used to being banned … 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 anneinpt

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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Good News Friday

Posted on 16 March 2018 by anneinpt

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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What on earth happened between Qatar and the Arab states?

Posted on 8 June 2017 by anneinpt

The news out of Qatar and the Gulf had us all (well, me at least) scratching our heads in mystification. What suddenly triggered the break between Saudi Arabia and Qatar? Did they only NOW discover that Qatar has been harbouring … Continue reading →

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