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Good News Friday

Posted on 6 July 2018 by anneinpt

I can’t believe it’s Friday again, time for another Good News Friday post. Let’s start with some very important good news from the northern border where Israel’s humanitarian Good Neighbour project has gone into overdrive with the influx fo tens … Continue reading →

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Good News Friday

Posted on 8 December 2017 by anneinpt

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 →

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Israel and Saudi Arabia: a desert mirage or a new alliance?

Posted on 21 November 2017 by anneinpt

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 →

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Combatting antisemitism on the streets of London

Posted on 9 November 2017 by anneinpt

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 →

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The unpretty story of Priti Patel

Posted on 8 November 2017 by anneinpt

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 →

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The Trump era begins in the Middle East

Posted on 26 January 2017 by anneinpt

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 →

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