Golan Heights’ Quneitra Border Crossing Between Israel-Syria Reopens

Syria opened two previously closed border crossings between two of its neighbors – Israel and Jordan – Monday, which some commentators view as a significant milestone for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Why Israelis Shy from Victory

When a U.S. president gives the green light, Israel’s prime minister needs to act on it.
Al-Jarida: “Israel Will Bomb Iraq, List of Iranian Targets”

I have termed this Clausewitz-style air power diplomacy. Now the question mark is in Iraq, according to Al-Jarida.
American Jews Just Don’t Get It

Perhaps a divide is inevitable. But can we not at least bond over the joy of having Jerusalem recognized and celebrated as our eternal capital? As our soldiers sang when they reached the Kotel in June 1967: “This is the day the Lord has wrought. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
Christians and Jews Join Together, Urge UN to Save Iraqi Christians Fleeing ISIS

The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews is aiding Iraqi Christians who found refuge in Jordan, after they fled their homeland and ISIS fighters
Covering the South Syria Regime Offensive: IDPs, Iran and Israel

In mid-June the Syrian regime and its Russian allies as well as Iranian-backed militias launched a major offensive to defeat the Syrian rebels in southern Syria.
Bishop Graham Tomlin and the Demonization of Israel

Anglican Bishop Graham Tomlin, heads the diocese of Kensington in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, which has many of London’s most expensive residential properties, is undoubtedly a man of brains and good works.
The Rebellion at Twilight

Deraa offensive marks endgame for the Syrian rebellion – but strife in Syria set to persist.
Human Rights: Other Views – Part III

Refugees and the Arab States
Mired in Delusions

Still trying to achieve impossible unity and swayed by Islamic interpretations of reality, the Arab world has made little progress since 1967.