Turkey’s Obsessive Fantasy

The idea that there are crypto-Jews or secret friends of Israel is increasingly popular with Muslims.
Hezbollah Leader: If Assad Falls, We Fall With Him

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has said Syrian President Bashar Assad must not fall, or Hezbollah will fall with it.
The Erosion of Free Speech

A genuine fear of retribution for a “blasphemous” statement has subdued the will to stand up for one’s own beliefs, values and the right to speak out.
The Marshall Islands’ Cautionary Tale

On Tuesday, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps forcibly commandeered the Maersk Tigris as navigated its way through the Straits of Hormuz.
The U.S. is There ‘When it Matters,’ Right?

Last week, U.S. ambassador to the U.N. Samantha Power testified to Congress that Israel couldn’t rely on the United States to veto anti-Israel.
Kerry Says Nuclear Deal Will “Protect Israel” while Obama “Scrambling” to Placate Arab Allies

US Secretary of State John Kerry vowed Saturday that inspections to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear bomb would remain “forever.”
Raid on Iran

I was inspired after seeing the Israeli Air Force (IAF) jets put on their brilliant display this week for Israel Independence Day.
Iran: The Middle East’s North Korea

Netanyahu said on Wednesday that he was concerned over the nuclear negotiation talks in Lausanne between Iran and six world powers and cited North Korea’s nuclear history.
Wandering Jews

A number of individuals from my home town of Fall River have traveled to Ponta Delgada in the Azores.
Palestinians Vote for Iran’s New Ally: Hamas

This is a vote of no confidence in Abbas and Fatah.