French Court Confirms Palestinian Father Lied in Notorious Intifada Shooting

Posted on: February 15th, 2012

A Palestinian man and his 12-year-old son became the symbol of the Intifada, caught in a fire exchange in the Gaza strip. Then it turned out the father lied about his own injuries.

7

IDF Prepares For Anarchy Along Syrian Border

Posted on: February 15th, 2012

The IDF has made contingency plans to deal with what may be large numbers of desperate Syrian citizens attempting to rush the border in order to seek refuge or attack Jewish and Druze communities in the area.

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.

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?

Rebel Syrian Officer: Once We Liberate Syria We’ll Go After the Jews

Posted on: February 10th, 2012

Lieutenant Hassan, who deserted from Syrian President Bashar Assad's army a month ago, offers a rare glimpse into the realities of a civil war.

1

Syrian Homework for Hillary

Posted on: February 8th, 2012

The “Syrian people” is a composite of Sunni Muslims, Alawites, Kurds, Druze, Turkmens and Circassians.

Russia and China: Accomplices and Obstructionists in Syria’s Crackdown

Posted on: February 8th, 2012

Russia and China, constrained by outdated Cold War outlooks, continue to frustrate attempts to end the conflict in Syria.

1

Video: Syrian Rebel Officer Begs Israel to Intervene

Posted on: February 7th, 2012

Deputy Minister for Development of the Negev and the Galilee Ayub Kara appeared on Israel’s Knesset channel and spoke over the phone with defecting Syrian Army officer Abu Bilal, who urged Israel to support the Syrian populace against President Bashar al-Assad’s terror. Watch the video:

Arab Theater: An Old Lie – New Revelations

Posted on: February 5th, 2012

A photograph that has made the rounds on the internet, supposedly depicting an IDF soldier stomping on a Palestinian girl, is exposed as a complete fabrication.

Arab League States Propose Exile for Assad

Posted on: February 2nd, 2012

Proposal comes as Assad's forces intensify their assault on Syrian opposition strongholds.

Arab League to Assad: Step Down

Posted on: January 23rd, 2012

If Bashar Assad does not accept the national unity government proposal, the Arab League will ask the United Nations to step in and end the crisis.

Jordan Sends Back Israeli New Year’s Letter in Protest

Posted on: January 23rd, 2012

The Jordanian Foreign Ministry has rejected the New Year’s wishes of Knesset Speaker Reuven Rivlin, sending the letter back because it called Jerusalem the capital of the State of Israel.

Syrian Rebels Briefly Seize Damascus Suburb

Posted on: January 22nd, 2012

Witnesses said the Free Syrian Army held territory and set up roadblocks in Douma, a center of dissent, for up to several hours before retreating to their hideouts.

Jordan’s Queen Orders Solid Gold Shoes as King Pushes Two-State Solution

Posted on: January 22nd, 2012

Queen Rania Al-Abdullah of Jordan has commissioned a jeweler in Calcutta, India to make shoes for her out of gold.

6

EU Gets Tough On Iran With Planned Oil Embargo

Posted on: January 19th, 2012

European foreign ministers declared their countries’ intent to embargo oil from the Islamic Republic, beginning as early as July, and freeze the assets of Iran’s central bank

1

Hamas Faces Political Upheaval

Posted on: January 17th, 2012

Longtime Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal, who has ruled the terrorist group’s political structure from Damascus since 1996, has told Palestinian media he would soon step down.

Hizbullah Comes to Assad’s Defense; Opposition Increases Pressure

Posted on: January 16th, 2012

“The Syrian people are living their worst period,” parliament member Imad Ghalioun said in an interview from Egypt on Sunday night.