Since 1948 no conflict with Israel has really been about Israel - or Palestine
A useful war can never go to waste.
Middle East
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The world is pushing Israel to use nuclear weapons in Gaza
If you keep accusing someone of genocide you may actually get it in the end.
Did the British or the UN want to take Arab land and give it to the new Jewish state in 1947? No.
One of the most frequently repeated falsehoods about the entire Palestinian issue is that neither Britain nor the UN had any right to divide Palestine and that the act of such division meant theft of land owned by Arabs and giving it to the Jews. This is entirely a lie.
The conflict in Israel in three points
It seems to me that most people don't really understand what the fuss in Israel is all about, particularly as Jews have their own, capable, strong country, and Palestinians are - as media often report - living in dire poverty behind guarded, concrete barriers. It's very
Afghanistan’s collapse has geopolitical advantages for the US vs. China, Russia and Iran
Disastrously unprepared and chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan is surely going to go down in the history books as one of the biggest self-inflicted humiliations of the American superpower. But for all the ridicule it has drawn, it’s a far bigger issue for Russia and China (among other regional stakeholders)
Hamas’ rocket attacks have little to do with Israel - it’s a political campaign for control over Palestinian Territories
The current outburst of violence was caused by one man. And he didn’t even have to open his mouth to trigger it.
Israel - the only civilised country in the Middle East
I think in the light of the events in the Middle East it's time to make something abundantly clear – the only country, group, nation that deserves support of any sane individual in any part of the civilized world is Israel. There is literally not a single rational reason
Trump bags a historic win, humiliating toothless Iran
For all the hysteria pouring out from all corners of the world about impending World War 3, 8th of January 2020 was remarkably uneventful. And as the US President Donald Trump has finished his statement about the aftermath of Iranian attack on Americans stationing in Iraqi bases last night, there&
Why is Iran attacking ships in the Gulf of Oman?
Six tankers as well as Saudi oil facilities were damaged in a spate of attacks in May and June. While the US and its allies are claiming Iran was responsible, the world's only theocracy categorically denies all allegations - suggesting (what garners some support among certain commentators) that
The overlooked impact of the nuclear deal with Iran
The times of peace are upon us! The world rejoices, Iranians are celebrating in the streets of Tehran, John Kerry and Federica Mogherini hail it as a milestone achievement. But is it really? Before I begin, let me make a confession - I love Iranians and I love Iran. Not