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Israeli Navy intercepts missile-laden Iranian boat – proving the necessity and success of the Gaza blockade
In a dramatic announcement yesterday we were informed that the Israeli Navy intercepted a boat laden with Iranian missiles. Naval Commandos boarded the boat and discovered a haul that, if it had reached Gaza, would have had severe consequences for … Continue reading
Posted in Defence and Military, Terrorism
Tagged Hamas, Iran, Islamic Jihad, Israeli Navy, Klos C, M-302, missiles, Shayetet, ship, Syria, terrorists
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Turkey takes advantage of Israel’s economy but is no political ally
In theory, Turkey and Israel ought to be on the same side. Both fear the collapse of Syria into a failed Islamic state, and yet do not want Bashar Assad to emerge victorious from the civil war. Both countries too … Continue reading
Posted in International relations
Tagged Ahmet Davutoglu, apology, Iran, Israel, Mavi Marmara, missiles, natgas, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, refugees, Syria, Turkey
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The perfidious White House leaking Israeli secrets again
A few days ago a mysterious explosion destroyed another Syrian missile base, apparently from a missile launched from the sea. Despite the rumours and the usual finger-pointing at Israel, Israel kept maintained a strict silence as it usually does after … Continue reading
Posted in Defence and Military, International relations
Tagged Administration, IAF, IDF, Israel, Latakia, leak, missiles, Obama, Syria, US, White House
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The Cold War just got colder
We all thought the Cold War was over when the Berlin Wall fell and communist countries overthrew their corrupt dictatorships. Well, it appears we were wrong. Following is is a quick round-up of Putin’s latest shenanigans and interference in the … Continue reading
Posted in Boycotts and BDS, International relations, Mideast news
Tagged Bashar Assad, BDS, boycott, chemical weapons, IOC, Iran, missiles, nuclear program, Olympics, Russia, Syria, Thomas Bach, UN Watch, UNHRC, Vladimir Putin
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Russian Chutzpah-watch
Chutzpah, as we have learned over the years, is not merely a Hebrew term for gall or unembarrassed cheek. It’s not even solely Yiddish any more. It has been used effortlessly by various Arab countries and individuals, the Europeans, and … Continue reading
Posted in International relations, Mideast news
Tagged chemical weapons, Chutzpah, military exercise, missiles, Russia, Syria, US-Israel relationship
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Where is world outrage at Syrian and Iranian threats against Israel?
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
Posted in Defence and Military, International relations
Tagged allies, America, Britain, chemical weapons, civil war, Europe, gas masks, Hezbollah, Iran, missiles, Syria, West
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