Israel and the US: Terrorism As the Tie That Binds
As scenes of tear gas being used against angry foreigners hurling rocks and storming the fence on the U.S.’s southern border appear in the media, they are a stark reminder of similar images depicting the conflict on Israel’s southern border. A closer look reveals that seemingly unconnected events in Israel were precursors, opening up the door for similar horrors to befall the rest of the world.
Chad’s President Arrives in Israel, Asks for Help Fighting Al-Qaeda, ISIS
In further evidence that Israel’s charm offensive with Gulf States and majority-Muslim African states may be bearing fruit, Chad’s President Idriss Deby is currently visiting the country – the first such visit since the establishment of the state. It comes against the backdrop of intense Israeli efforts led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in recent years. (Relations between the two countries were severed in 1972).
India Commemorates 10 Years Since Mumbai Terrorist Attacks Killed 160
On Monday, India solemnly commemorated the 10th anniversary of a series of horrifying attacks in Mumbai, in which 10 Pakistani Islamist terrorists killed 166 people including a rabbi, his pregnant wife, and four other victims who were targeted for being Jewish.
A Fool’s Errand
Israelis, Arabs and others are impatiently waiting to see the “peace plan” devised by the Trump administration for Palestinian Arabs in the land beyond the 1949 Armistice Line, which was occupied by Jordan for 19 years.
Destroy Hamas
On Monday, more than 200 rockets were fired at Israel, from Hamas positions in the Gaza Strip. In particular, Ashkelon was hit.
Persian Nights
But in the meantime, Israel is keeping its promise to never allow another Holocaust.
(Ret.) IDF Major General’s Assessment of Israel’s Security Response Following Gaza Escalations
A long-term solution, Eiland said, is critical in order to provide Israel with lasting calm.
Start-up Nation vs Blow-up Nation
Ignoring the problem and hoping that it will go away is not a solution.
Can Beautiful Feet Stop Terrorism
We need more beautiful feet on the mountains of Israel.
IDF Destroys Hamas Tunnel That Penetrated 200 Yards Into Israel
The IDF announced they destroyed a Hamas tunnel from Gaza on Thursday morning that crossed over the border. The tunnel, more than half a mile long, infiltrated more than 200 yards into Israel. The purpose of such tunnels is to launch attacks from inside against Israeli civilians. This is the 15th such tunnel the IDF destroyed this year.