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Hillary's Bombshell: Obama Administration Subtly Launches Dramatic Policy Change on Peace Process
rubinreports.blogspot.com — [Please subscribe for more exclusive stories like this one] By Barry Rubin In a one-paragraph statement welcoming... Israel’s ten-month-long freeze on building apartments in existing West Bank settlements, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made a major ... (more) Hillary's Bombshell: Obama Administration Subtly ...
New Lebanese Government to Endorse Hizbullah Attacks
israelnationalnews.com — The new Lebanese government will officially endorse the Hizbullah terror militia and grant legitimacy to its attacks... on Israel. (more) New Lebanese Government to Endorse Hizbullah Attacks
Violence against women - Lebanon 90% Victim of abuse
Violence against women - Lebanon 90% Victim of abuse
ansamed.info — At least 90% of women in Lebanon are, or have been in the past, victim of physical... or psychological abuse. This statement was made on the occasion of the tenth international day for the elimination of violence against women, by the Lebanese Council to ... (more) Violence against women - Lebanon 90% Victim of abuse
Iran and Hizballah Get Hillarycare: Two Mistakes That America's Enemies Notice and Act On
rubinreports.blogspot.com — [Please subscribe and read original reporting and articles available nowhere else] By Barry Rubin People are aware—at... least those people who don’t get all their news from certain sources—that the Obama Administration is messing up a lot on foreign ... (more) Iran and Hizballah Get Hillarycare: Two Mistakes That ...
Political Scion Takes to Stage as Lebanese Vote
Political Scion Takes to Stage as Lebanese Vote
washingtonpost.com — Saad Hariri, who many people believe will be Lebanon's next prime minister, celebrates with supporters in Beirut... after the first round of parliamentary elections, the first in nearly 30 years without the presence of Syrian troops. (more) Political Scion Takes to Stage as Lebanese Vote
Sleiman seeks abolition of religion in Lebanese politics
france24.com — AFP - President Michel Sleiman called in a television speech on Saturday for the establishment of a... committee to work towards the abolition of religion-based politics in Lebanon. "To encourage vast participation (in political life), a national ... (more) Sleiman seeks abolition of religion in Lebanese politics
A Third Lebanon War Could Be Much Worse than the Second
commentarymagazine.com — Hezbollah's Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah recently announced that he could hit any and every place in Israel... with long-range missiles. That would mean that, unlike in 2006, Hezbollah could strike not only the northern cities of Kiryat Shmona and ... (more) A Third Lebanon War Could Be Much Worse than the Second
A Third Lebanon War Could Be Much Worse than the Second
michaeltotten.com — Hezbollah's Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah recently announced that he could hit any and every place in Israel... with long-range missiles. That would mean that, unlike in 2006, Hezbollah could strike not only the northern cities of Kiryat Shmona and ... (more) A Third Lebanon War Could Be Much Worse than the Second
Hamas-linked group offers cash reward for capture of IDF soldiers
haaretz.com — A Gaza charity headed by the interior minister of Hamas yesterday offered $1.4 million to any Arab... citizen of Israel who abducts an Israeli soldier. Palestinians have frequently called on Israeli Arabs to abduct soldiers, but this is the first time ... (more) Hamas-linked group offers cash reward for capture of IDF ...
Five Years and Getting Stronger
Five Years and Getting Stronger
letfreedomringblog.com — Today marks the fifth anniversary of me starting blogging. It’s understatement to say that it’s been a... great experience. During those years, I’ve watched history being made, starting with the elections in Afghanistan, then ... (more) Five Years and Getting Stronger
Israel gaffe reveals 'Iran ship photos' were forged
presstv.ir — After Israel released photos it said proved that a huge shipment of weapons for Hezbollah came from... Tehran, Iranian news agencies publish evidence showing that the photos are forged. Israeli naval sources recently claimed that they found a large cache ... (more) Israel gaffe reveals 'Iran ship photos' were forged
What Bush Inherited, and What He Left Left Behind -- By: Victor Davis Hanson
corner.nationalreview.com — George W. Bush inherited a recession. He also inherited the Iraq no-fly zones, a Middle East boiling... after the failed last-minute Clintonian rush for an imposed peace, an intelligence community wedded to the notion of Saddam's WMD proliferation, a ... (more) What Bush Inherited, and What He Left Left Behind -- By: ...
Iran Shipping Terrorist Weapons Through Civilian Ports
Iran Shipping Terrorist Weapons Through Civilian Ports
pajamasmedia.com — The international community has the ability to take steps against shipments originating from Iran. They have yet... to act. (more) Iran Shipping Terrorist Weapons Through Civilian Ports
Stunner… Hezbollah Terrorists Dismiss Obama Despite Pledges
Stunner… Hezbollah Terrorists Dismiss Obama Despite Pledges
gatewaypundit.firstthings.com — Gee, who could have seen this coming. The Hezbollah terror organization told Obama today to go pound... sand. The BBC reported: The leader of Lebanon’s mainly Shia movement Hezbollah says US President Barack Obama’s promise to engage ... (more) Stunner… Hezbollah Terrorists Dismiss Obama ...
The Associated Press: US accuses Iran of violating UN arms embargo
google.com — 2 days ago UNITED NATIONS The United States accused Iran Tuesday of violating a U.N. arms embargo... by secretly sending weapons to Syria in a cargo ship seized by Israel, a U.S. official said. Britain took a softer line in the U.N. Security Council, ... (more) The Associated Press: US accuses Iran of violating UN ...
Israeli navy to deploy robot craft
upi.com — TEL AVIV, Israel, Oct. 6 (UPI) -- The Israeli navy will shortly begin deploying unmanned craft along... the Mediterranean coast, particularly off the Hamas-held Gaza Strip in the south and Lebanon in the north where Hezbollah guerrillas operate. These ... (more) Israeli navy to deploy robot craft
Gulf Al-Qaida chief: Shi'ites, like Iran, more dangerous than Jews
haaretz.com — The leader of Al-Qaida in the Arabian Penninsula warned Tuesday that Shi'ite Muslims, particularly Iran, posed more... danger to the world than either Jews or Christians. "They [Shiites] are being driven by a greed to take over Muslim countries and they ... (more) Gulf Al-Qaida chief: Shi'ites, like Iran, more dangerous ...
Impasse Over, Lebanon Forms Cabinet Under Saad Hariri
Impasse Over, Lebanon Forms Cabinet Under Saad Hariri
nytimes.com — BEIRUT, Lebanon — More than five months after holding parliamentary elections, Lebanon formed a new cabinet on... Monday, ending a long period of gridlock that illustrated once again the myriad dysfunctions of this country's bitterly divided political ... (more) Impasse Over, Lebanon Forms Cabinet Under Saad Hariri
Exclusive! A Case Study: Why Do Western Liberals Support Eastern Illiberals? Bill Clinton ...
rubinreports.blogspot.com — Please subscribe and get original coverage like this plus timely analysis of Middle East, U.S. foreign policy,... and more. By Barry Rubin Without realizing it, Westerners constantly empower Islamism and other reactionary forces in the Muslim-majority ... (more) Exclusive! A Case Study: Why Do Western Liberals Support ...
Great Moments in "Psychologically Disturbed" Gunmen Committing Mass Murder
rubinreports.blogspot.com — [Subscribing is welcomed. Note: This is satire designed to show the ludicrous nature of the media coverage... on the Ft. Hood issue. It is not designed to trivialize a terrible event but to make people understand better what happened and how the ... (more) Great Moments in "Psychologically Disturbed" Gunmen ...
Hezbollah Preps For Defense
Hezbollah Preps For Defense
truthdig.com — Hezbollah is reportedly prepping for another possible conflict with Israel, stocking up with arms and reinforcing fixed... positions, as fears grow that Netanyahu’s government will launch an assault against Lebanon as a precursor to any ... (more) Hezbollah Preps For Defense
Anne Frank's diary offends Lebanon's Hezbollah
Anne Frank's diary offends Lebanon's Hezbollah
france24.com — AFP - Anne Frank's diary has been censored out of a school textbook in Lebanon following a... campaign by the militant group Hezbollah which claimed the classic work promotes Zionism. The controversy erupted after Hezbollah learned that excerpts of "The ... (more) Anne Frank's diary offends Lebanon's Hezbollah
Arms ship: How Iran tried to dupe Israeli intelligence
Arms ship: How Iran tried to dupe Israeli intelligence
ynetnews.com — Hezbollah-bound vessel carrying vast amounts of weapons, ammunition left Iranian port 10 days ago; cargo was transferred... to German ship, seized a few hours after leaving Egyptian port on Tuesday. IDF: Syria planned to transfer arms to Lebanon by land ... (more) Arms ship: How Iran tried to dupe Israeli intelligence
Life Goes On
powerlineblog.com — We've been focused on this year's elections for the last couple of days, but the rest of... the world hasn't stood still. So we should take note of stories like this one : Israeli commandos seized a ship Wednesday that defense officials said was ... (more) Life Goes On
NY Times Misses Iranian Connection
NY Times Misses Iranian Connection
backspin.typepad.com — NY Times readers can be forgiven for not believing Iran is connected to arms boat seized en... route to Syria. Reporter Myra Noveck writes: News reports quoted the Israeli president, Shimon Peres, and other officials saying the ship had been... (more) NY Times Misses Iranian Connection
Spain fuming after Netanyahu asks Italy to retain control of UNIFIL
haaretz.com — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has secretly asked Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi to keep his country in... charge of the United Nations force in Lebanon rather than handing control to Spain as planned, causing chagrin in Madrid. The issue, ... (more) Spain fuming after Netanyahu asks Italy to retain ...
UNIFIL: United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon - Background
un.org — Outcome of the war According to the 12 September 2006 Secretary-General s report , as of 31... August 2006, official Lebanese figures showed that 1,187 people had died and 4,092 had been injured in Lebanon as a result of the conflict. Many of these ... (more) UNIFIL: United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon - Background
And Now the Truth Becomes Clear: Hilary Clinton Announces that the Palestinians are the ...
rubinreports.blogspot.com — [Please subscribe and follow these fast-moving issues with fast-moving analysis.] By Barry Rubin Yesterday I discussed the... significance of Secretary of State Hilary Clinton’s praise for Israel’s policy during her trip to Jerusalem, saying Prime ... (more) And Now the Truth Becomes Clear: Hilary Clinton ...
But what’s the alternative?
democracy-project.com — Daniel Pipes reports that Hamid Karzai’s brother is on the CIA’s payroll, and this is evidence that... Karzai is a kept politician, among others in the Middle East, i.e. Iraq’s Nuri al-Maliki, Lebanon’s Saad Hariri, and the Palestinian Authority’s Mahmoud Abbas.  ... (more) But what’s the alternative?