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Good News Friday
It’s been a very exciting week this week, and it’s a great feeling to close the week with another Good News Friday installment. Besides the actual news of Trump’s speech recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, the timing should be noted … Continue reading
Israel and Saudi Arabia: a desert mirage or a new alliance?
In the crazy world of Middle East wars, politics and shifting alliances, it is hardly surprising that relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia are warming up from their deep freeze. In fact this is an alliance (“friendship” is too strong … Continue reading
Combatting antisemitism on the streets of London
One more post about the poisonous atmosphere in Britain where Israel is concerned. While Binyamin Netanyahu was in London for the Balfour centenary celebrations, thousands of ill-wishers took to the streets to protest. What were they protesting? Anything from Israel’s … Continue reading
The unpretty story of Priti Patel
For a change of pace, the latest Israel-related scandal to hit British politics involves the Conservatives: Priti Patel, a Conservative MP and Secretary of State for International Development, is in hot water for having had unscheduled meetings with Israeli politicians … Continue reading
The Trump era begins in the Middle East
Donald Trump entered the White House last Friday and already we here in Israel are feeling the refreshing change in climate. Let’s start with the fact that in his inaugural speech Trump vowed to unite the world against terrorism, and … Continue reading
Good News Friday
Not only is it Friday once more, but today is the last day of Barack Obama’s administration! That in itself is worthy of a good news post but I have other goodies to share besides that. It is fitting that … Continue reading
