Nov 17, 2020
Kill Will? A Leak Could Make Trump Trigger Unhappy
The pro’s and con’s of a farewell Iran strike By Amir Oren There is very little to be surprised about upon reading in the New York Times that President Donald…
Nov 16, 2020
Israel reportedly assassinates al Qaeda #2
Secret Israeli agents have been alleged of killing Abdullah Ahmed Abdullah in Iran on 7 August acting at the behest of the United States. Abdullah, who used the nom de…
Nov 16, 2020
Assad’s top diplomat dies in Syria
Syria announced that it’s long-time Foreign Minister Walid al-Muallem passed away at dawn today, although declined to disclose the cause of death. The veteran diplomat, 79, had health-related issues for…
Nov 15, 2020
Sign Accords, Get Weapons
Where Peace Dividends Have Wings By Amir Oren Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was obviously at least half-joking when he cracked that his department would ensure a smooth transition to…
Nov 13, 2020
Israel holds defense talks with Cyprus, Greece
Israel has signed a defense agreement with Greece and Cyprus to collaborate on mutual challenges and threats in 2021, while advancing common interests in the Eastern Mediterranean. The reaffirmation of…
Nov 13, 2020
Pakistan, Iran vow to “advance peace”
Iran and Pakistan have declared their intention to enhance cooperation on regional peace and stability. That debatable vow between the two Islamist nations came amid a two-day visit to Pakistan…
Nov 12, 2020
Israel to reopen Eilat, Dead Sea hotels
Hotels in the Israeli Red Sea resort city of Eilat and the Dead Sea are set to reopen next week, as part of the easing of coronavirus restrictions, following passage…
Nov 12, 2020
Israel-Lebanon talks, Round 4
Israel and Lebanon resumed negotiations on their dispute over borders in the Mediterranean Sea border, that has held up hydrocarbon exploration in the potentially gas-rich area. Israeli Energy Minister Yuval…
Nov 12, 2020
Saudi Arabia calls for ‘decisive world stance’ against Iran
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz urged the world to take “a decisive stance” to address efforts by Iran to develop nuclear and ballistic missile programs. In his annual address…
Nov 12, 2020
Taking the “Non” out of Lebanon
Clock rings 11 for Nasrallah By Amir Oren On the 11th day of the 11th month, when church bells all over Europe rang 11, the Great War - later to…