Tag Archives: nuclear deal

Netanyahu’s UN speech: “What Iran hides Israel will find”

Posted on 28 September 2018 by anneinpt

While we were all enjoying the great outdoors or family visits during the (still ongoing) Sukkot festival, the leaders of the world have been gathering at the UN for the annual General Assembly opening. Tonight Binyamin Netanyahu proved himself to … 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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Bibi’s Iran bombshell and the Mossad’s dramatic feat

Posted on 1 May 2018 by anneinpt

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 anneinpt

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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Vice President Mike Pence’s visit to Israel

Posted on 25 January 2018 by anneinpt

Earlier this week the American Vice President Mike Pence and his wife arrived in Israel on an official two-day visit, and it was a roaring success. I will take the liberty of quoting from the wonderful journalist and commentator Arlene … Continue reading →

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The West’s shameful response to the Iran protests

Posted on 8 January 2018 by anneinpt

In my earlier post about the Iran protests I mentioned the limp response from both Western governments and Western media.  Melanie Phillips picks up on the weak institutional response from the West, saying: … utterly risible the gloss initially put … Continue reading →

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