Canada’s FM Tossed Pro-Palestinian UN Speech in Favor of Unabashed Support for Israel

Posted on: February 19th, 2012

It was touch and go for a while at the Canadian mission to the UN, as Foreign Office Mideast hands managed to sneak pro-Palestinian statehood paragraphs into the FM's speech against his expressed wishes – and views. In the end, Baird proved he was able to speak softly and carry a big pair of scissors.

English National Opera in Hot Water over “Death of Klinghoffer”

Posted on: February 19th, 2012

The work that's been accused of romanticizing terrorism and touting the ideology of murderers is being launched again, by England's esteemed National Opera, with predictable reactions from offended Jews.

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China, Russia, Hizbullah, Amal, Back Assad’s “Reform and Consolidation” of Syria

Posted on: February 18th, 2012

While the world is shocked and enraged by the brutality of Syria's military assault on its own civilians, President Bashar al-Assad is not without friends, both faraway and next-door.

Iran Warships in Syrian Port Mark Mutual Effort to Squash Rebellion, Ease Boycott

Posted on: February 18th, 2012

Two Iranian warships have gone up the Suez Canal to dock at a Syrian port, on the same day that a Syrian economic mission is concluding negotiations for preferential trade with Iran. At a time when both countries are being isolated from the West, their aim to enhance each other's position is clear.

Video of Putin “on Trial” Goes Viral

Posted on: February 17th, 2012

The minute-long video appears at first glance to show a packed courtroom with Vladimir Putin standing in the cage-like enclosure for defendants, with his head bowed, facing trial on charges of theft and terrorism.

In The Aftermath of Attacks on Israeli Targets…

Posted on: February 16th, 2012

Malaysia will extradite Iranian suspected of involvement in attempted bombing in Thailand; Report reveals that Mossad chief visited New Delhi days before the attack on the Israeli diplomatic vehicle and lauded India as a safe destination for Israelis; Israel's envoy to the UN has lodged a complaint, blaming Iran and Hizbollah for the week-long terror campaign.

Al Jarida: Israel Foiled Plot to Assassinate Barak on Singapore Visit

Posted on: February 16th, 2012

Mossad approached authorities in Singapore with confidential information leading to the arrest of an Iranian and Hezbollah cell which were planning to assassinate the defense minister.

After New Delhi Bombings, Fears Of Escalating Attacks

Posted on: February 15th, 2012

WASHINGTON – Israeli leaders blamed Iran for two assassination attempts late Sunday and early Monday – in Tbilisi, Georgia, and in New Delhi, India. The bomb in Tbilisi was disabled before it could be activated, and the attack in India wounded the wife of an Israeli diplomat and her driver.

Assad Declares Referendum on New Syrian Constitution

Posted on: February 15th, 2012

On Sunday, President al-Assad received a copy of the new draft constitution from the head of the National Committee charged with drafting a new constitution for the Syrian Arab Republic.

Charges Brought Against Iranian Bomb Suspects in Bangkok

Posted on: February 15th, 2012

Unlike India's government, the Thais have no problem pointing the finger of blame squarely at Tehran. The similarities between the devices used in Bangkok and New Delhi may convince the Indians to change their pro-Iranian stance.

Barak, Netanyahu, Blame Iran for Attacks

Posted on: February 15th, 2012

Thailand and India are utilizing watch lists of Iranian terrorists provided by Israeli intelligence. India's options regarding Iran are limited given its heavy dependence on Iranian oil.

Three Iranian Bombs Rock Downtown Bangkok

Posted on: February 14th, 2012

The blasts injured five people including a bombing suspect carrying an Iranian passport who blew off his own legs.

British Muslims Try to Ban Negative Reporting of Islam

Posted on: February 14th, 2012

A poll of Muslims in Britain found little support for freedom of speech. Nearly 80% of Muslims in Britain said that the publishers of the Danish cartoons depicting the Muslim Mohammed should be prosecuted; 68% said that those who insult Islam should be prosecuted; and 62% of Muslims in Britain disagree that freedom of speech should be allowed if it insults and offends religious groups.

Latest Developments on Bomb Attack in India, Failed Attack in Thailand

Posted on: February 14th, 2012

Israeli diplomat's wife in serious but stable condition after Monday's bomb attack on her car in New Delhi, while an Iranian man blew off his legs Tuesday in a failed bomb attack in Bangkok.

Syrian TV Anchor Admits to Spreading Lies about Protesters

Posted on: February 14th, 2012

If Syrian TV News can't be trusted, who can we trust?

Iran: Israel Bombed Its Own Embassies

Posted on: February 14th, 2012

The art of protesting too much is best left to the professionals.

Give ‘Em Heck, Prof. Dershowitz!

Posted on: February 14th, 2012

It's been a while since we've read this kind of foaming-at-the-mouth attack on Prof. Alan Dershowitz. He must be doing something right.

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Blast Hits Israeli Target in India, Georgia Bomb Defused

Posted on: February 13th, 2012

Netanyahu points finger at Iran and Hezbollah in two coordinated bomb attacks on Israeli missions in New Delhi and Tblisi.

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Iran to Launch Suicide Boats at US Navy as Turmoil Threatens Bahrain Base

Posted on: February 13th, 2012

US Naval Commander in the gulf warns against increased Iranian aggression, while the US Naval base in Bahrain is facing local trouble.

Israeli Intelligence Monitoring Iran from Azerbaijan

Posted on: February 12th, 2012

Baku is a few hours by car from the Iranian border, and is known as the "gray zone" of intelligence operations, where Israeli and Iranian agents monitor each other.

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