Jordan Cancels Annexes of Peace Treaty With Israel
Israel’s nearly 25-year peace treaty with Jordan has been a remarkable oasis of stability in a region otherwise riven with conflict and bloodshed. However, following a mass demonstration in Jordan’s capital Amman on Friday, King Abdullah announced that he has decided not to extend a part in the 1994 Jordanian-Israeli peace treaty, which annexes regions of the Arava desert and Naharayim to Israel.
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