Germany: Violence Spirals in Refugee Shelters

Violent crime, including murder, rape, and physical assault, is running rampant in German asylum shelters, according to a leaked intelligence report.
IDF Promises to Protect Syrian Druze

After intense fighting on Friday in the village of Hader, 2.5 miles on the Syrian side of the border near the Hermon, the IDF announced they are ready to protect the Syrian Druze whose relatives in Israel are deeply disturbed by the situation.
Turkey and the U.S.: A Poisoned Alliance

Saudi Arabia and Turkey also found themselves at the opposite ends of the crisis surrounding Qatar — all Sunni.
Why Are We in Niger?

It is incumbent on the rest of us — including journalists — to understand where our troops serve and sacrifice, including why Niger.
Israel Must Recognize An Independent State of Kurdistan

The Americans seem to be missing the boat of opportunity again, with regards to the Kurds.
How Can Anyone Blame Netanyahu for Future Conflict with Iran?

In his claim that ‘the government is dragging us to war,’ Major-General (res.) Amiram Levin crossed a dangerous red line. It’s Iran that is moving forces. It’s Iran that is taking steps to change the strategic map. It’s Iran that is repeatedly declaring its intention to destroy Israel. But to hell with the facts.
Depressing Conclusions to be Drawn From the Sad Story of the Kurds

The Kurdish people have an inalienable right to their own national homeland just as other nations do.
10 ISIS Terrorists Killed in Alleged Israeli Airstrike In Syria

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that ten members of a Jihadist faction aligned with the Islamic State (ISIS) were killed in an air-strike that hit the town of Sahm al-Jolan on Monday. The Observatory claimed the strike was carried out by Israeli warplanes but offered no proof.
Trump Did the Right Thing By Walking Away From UNESCO – For Now

The move will send a strong message to the Palestinians that statehood cannot be achieved on the basis of UN resolutions alone.
The Fall of Kirkuk: An IRGC Production

It is a black day for the Kurds, from every point of view. The fall of Kirkuk confirms the extent to which Iraq today is an Iranian-controlled satrapy.