Tag: sanctions
Controversy Bubbles Up in SodaStream Bid to Leave Samaria
SodaStream International has announced a deal has been finalized to close its factory in Mishor Adumim and move south.
News for Israel: Boeing Sells Data, Drawings to Iran
For the first time since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, Boeing Aerospace and Defense has made a sale to Iran.
SWIFT Refuses to Suspend Israel, Russia
SWIFT has announced it will not buckle to BDS pressure to suspend Israel from its international transaction system.
Netanyahu Insists Military Force Needed to Stop Nuclear Iran
Israel remains a lone outpost for those who know that talking to liars is not a diplomatic solution.
BDS Agitators Fail in ‘Rachel Corrie Country’
An attempt to persuade Univ. of Washington to divest from Israel failed Tuesday in 'Rachel Corrie country.'
Canadian Politician Irwin Cotler ‘Honored’ to be Banned by Russia
Irwin Cotler, a veteran human rights activist and member of Canada’s parliament, says being banned from Russia is an “honor.”
When Russia issued its blacklist...
U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Putin’s Advisers
The Obama administration imposed sanctions on seven Russians and four Ukrainians in retaliation on Monday in response to the apparently imminent annexation by Russia...
Erdogan Says Iran is ‘Turkey’s ‘Second Home’
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is visiting Ayatollah Khamenei of Iran, which he called “our second home.
The ayatollah in return “described the current...
Fighting for Israel from Seattle
The universities and the local progressive culture make Pacific Northwest a hotbed of Israel hatred.
Senators Introduce Sanctions Bill to Break Iran Deal
The 26 senators basically made a stand against President Obama.
Jack Lew Tells Joint ‘US Will Move Against Iran Sanctions Busters’
The United States is prepared to move against violators of its sanctions against Iran, U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew told the American Jewish Joint...
Kerry Plays ‘Blame Game’ to Urge Congress to Go Soft on Sanctions
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry warned Congress on Tuesday that new sanctions against Iran would be “gratuitous” and could harm any agreement with...
Statement by President Obama on First Step Agreement on Iran’s Nuclear Program
The official text from President Obama on the P5+1 deal with Iran.
Iran Owes Terror Victims Billions of Dollars, Says Activist Lawyer
The US talks with Iran about easing sanctions, but an Israeli activist lawyer says Obama overlooks the fact that Tehran owes American terror victims billions of dollars.
Iran Unveils Drone that Can Reach Israel – or Is It Photoshop?
Never underestimate Iran’s technology. Never underestimate Iran’s capability to lie. It claims it has a drone that can reach Israel. And if is true, an expert suggests to The Jewish Press, “So what?
Obama is Losing Israelis’ Back
Obama is used to Netanyahu bickering with him, but when a majority of Israelis, usually gung-ho on anything that comes out Washington, say they distrust the president, something is rotten in the White House.
Home Front Minister ‘Astounded’ by Kerry’s Anti-Israel Remarks
Home Front Defense and Communications Minister Gilad Erdan said Thursday morning he was “astounded” at U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry’s claim at a...
Netanyahu Gives Three Choices: War, a Bad Deal or Sanctions
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu told the Knesset Wednesday there are three choices on dealing with the Iranian threat – a bad deal, war or...
Guardian’s Cartoon of Powerful Jews Manipulating Western Leaders
You don’t even need to believe that antisemitism is at play to be contemptuous of the extraordinary myopia displayed in the Guardian report.
Not Everyone is Charmed by Iran’s Charm Offensive
The US administration has again sought a delay in renewed and firmer sanctions against Iran in the hopes of convincing that country, through diplomacy, to pull back from its nuclear weapons program.
White House Presses Congress Not To Intensify Sanctions
The National Security Council has asked Congressmen at a White House briefing to delay passing new Iran sanctions, according to BuzzFeed.
The meeting with top...
Wall St. Journal: Obama May Compromise on Iran’s Uranium
The Obama administration is considering to back down and allow Iran to retains its uranium enrichment facilities, despite strong objections from Saudi Arabia and...
NYT Upset at Bibi – but They Won’t Say the Real Reason Why
Bibi dared to mention the NY Times' own shoddy record of believing dictators on the threshold of nuclear weapons capability.
Russia Heats Up Cold War with Sale of Iran S-300 Missiles (Video)
Iran for years has been trying to get Russia’s advanced S-300 missile system that can down commercial airplanes. Putin, feeling his oats after leading Obama by the nose, is ready to supply the goods.
Roger Waters Open Letter Calls on Musicians to Boycott Israel
British rocker Roger Waters published an open letter calling on fellow musicians to join a boycott of Israel.
“I write to you now, my brothers...
Sanctions Are Crushing Iranian Economy
Iran’s lack of hard currency because of economic sanctions may force food and medicine shortages as the local Rial currency continues to tumble and...
Iran: Can Rouhani Deliver?
Rouhani's campaign symbol was a giant golden key that symbolized his ability to open locked doors, but now he may find it difficult to deliver on his promise.
DM Moshe Ya’alon Teaches the EU a Lesson
The EU are coming to the realization that Israel is not without strong retaliatory measures in can take in response to the EU's latest anti-Israel directive.
Hitting Back: Israel Threatens EU Prestige and Success with Pullout
When announcing their anti-Israeli directive, the EU thought they had Israel over the barrel, but Israel clearly has plenty of powerful ammunition it can fire back in return.
Iran Still Imports $18.6 Million of US Goods in Two Months
American sanctions on trade with Iran have enough exceptions that the Islamic Republic imported from the United States 4,000 tons of goods valued at...
