Biden Blames the Jews for His Ukraine Policy

Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine was precipitated by assurances from China, Germany, and the United States that each of Russia’s major trading partners either backed his position or had zero interest in getting in his way. President Joe Biden’s invitations to Putin to bite off more chunks of Ukraine made it clear that America was […]

Unique Sites of Israel: Biblical Tadmor (AKA Tamar)

By Nosson Shulman – 28 Shevat 5782 – January 30, 2022 Photo Credit: Bukvoed – CC BY 3.0 The originally Solomonic fortress at Tamar was tiny (see inside red circle). “And Solomon built Gezer and the lower Beth-horon. And Baalath and Tadmor in the desert in the land. (1 Kings: 9: 17-18)” “And the southern side […]

Did Turkey use chemical weapons in northern Iraq?

BEHIND THE LINES: While no conclusions regarding the veracity of these claims can, at this stage, be drawn, the substantive issue at hand is whether they will even be investigated. JONATHAN SPYERPublished: DECEMBER 23, 2021 21:05 On December 3rd, a stormy demonstration took place outside the headquarters of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical […]

Putin says Russia doesn’t want conflict but needs ‘immediate’ guarantees

Putin was plied with questions about the risk of conflict with Ukraine during his marathon annual news conference, which lasted over four hours. REUTERSDECEMBER 23, 2021 17:42 Russia wants to avoid conflict with Ukraine and the West, President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday, but needs an “immediate” response from the United States and its allies […]

Ex-Mossad chief says Israeli strikes on Iran nuclear sites ‘must be on the table’

Yossi Cohen says a ‘good’ deal could still prevent Tehran reaching a bomb; Ram Ben-Barak, an ex-deputy head of the spy agency, says a deal similar to the 2015 one is ‘unacceptable’ TOI staffToday, 8:51 am The former head of the Mossad spy agency said Thursday that the option of an Israeli military strike on […]

IAEA chief says he has had no recent contact with Iran

Rafael Grossi says it is “astonishing” that he has had no contact with Iranian government over several important outstanding issues since it took office. Elad Benari, Canada , Nov 12 , 2021 9:02 PM     The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, said on Friday it was “astonishing” that he […]

Damascus hit by Israeli missiles – state news

Syrian air defenses intercepted targets near the capital Damascus on Saturday after an alleged Israeli strike. JERUSALEM POST STAFF REUTERS OCTOBER 30, 2021 13:16 Explosions were heard in Syria’s capital, Damascus, on Saturday after Syrian air defenses intercepted “hostile missiles” fired toward the countryside from the direction of “northern occupied Palestine” the state-run SANA news […]

Drone attack targeting US forces reported in Syria

While pro-Iranian militias in Iraq have increasingly used drones, the use of drones in Syria against US forces is relatively rare. SETH J. FRANTZMAN OCTOBER 21, 2021 00:37 An attack aimed at Tanf, a lonely outpost in Syria near the Jordanian and Iraqi border, was reported on Wednesday night. There were no casualties, according to […]

The Perfect Day

 Dr, Mike Murphy October 17,2021 Recently I asked several people, “What would be your perfect day?” Some of their answers made me smile.  One woman told me that perfection would come if for just one day she could get her husband and her children to actually listen to her.  Another elderly woman told me that her perfect day would be finding a spot close to the door when she went to the local Walmart.  One first grade teacher told me that her perfect day would be not having to use the words ‘be quiet” more than twenty times.  One man …

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NATO statement calls for Taliban ceasefire in Afghanistan

Over the last few Eid holidays, the Taliban have called temporary ceasefires, saying they wanted to let Afghans spend them in peace. This time, there has been no such announcement. REUTERS JULY 19, 2021 10:48 Fifteen diplomatic missions and the NATO representative in Kabul joined hands on Monday to urge the Taliban to halt military […]

Bozrah or Petra: The Refuge in Jordan

By Dr. Woodhead on July 7, 2021 3:51 pm  Bozrah or Petra  Within the Campaign of Har-Mageddon Petra is the Greek word for a city in Southern Jordan today that was know in Old Testament times as Bozrah. The Word Petra means rock and the word Bozrah means sheepfold and or fortress. It is located in ancient region of Edom southeast of the Dead Sea. Edom is the name given to Jacob’s brother Esau (Genesis 25:30) whose name means red (Genesis 25:25). The rock in Petra is red and the city entrance (the siq) and interior have characteristics of a …

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Jordan condemns Jerusalem flag parade

Jordanian Foreign Ministry calls on Israel to “stop the attacks and provocations and respect the status quo.” Elad Benari , Jun 16 , 2021 6:47 AM The Jordanian Foreign Ministry on Tuesday condemned the flag parade in Jerusalem as a “defiance and escalation”, Kan 11 News reported. The ministry said that the government in Israel […]

Israel, Hamas deny ceasefire expected on Thursday, as US ups pressure

TV report says Gaza rulers agreed to Egypt-brokered truce; Israeli official, diplomat involved say talks still ongoing; White House encouraging PM to wind down strikes Agencies19 May 2021, 12:45 am Reports late Tuesday that Israel and Palestinian terror groups in the Gaza Strip will cease fire on Thursday morning sparked a flurry of denials from […]