Gaza airdrop vs. Berlin airlift As Israel continues its genocidal onslaught in Gaza, Palestinians who survive its bombs and bullets are dying of starvation. But the US is now patting itself on the back for airdropping food. Never mind the cruel irony that its pallets are landing on far too many of these desperate souls, killing them. Frankly, this smacks… Read more.
Middle East
Biden Must Retaliate Against Iran-Backed Militias for Their Attacks
Biden’s passivity invited this tragedy Yesterday, an Iran-backed militia launched a drone strike against US troops in Jordan, killing three and wounding over forty. But this was just the latest such attack. Because Iran-backed militias have launched over 160 attacks against US troops in Iraq, Syria, and now Jordan since October 7. That, of course, is the day of infamy… Read more.
Iran Blames Israel for ISIS Attack
Blames Israel to avoid ISIS Iran is notorious for using proxies like Hamas, Hezbollah, and Houthis to do its dirty work. It was so humiliated during the Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988) that it has cowered from confrontation ever since. Only that explains this: ISIS has claimed responsibility for the deadliest attack in Iran since its 1979 Islamic Revolution, which has shaken… Read more.
Biden’s Travel Ban on West Bank Settlers Is Feckless and Cynical
Biden cracks down on West Bank settlers Yesterday, in what seems like a daring move, Biden announced a visa ban targeting Israeli settlers in the West Bank. The policy move follows President Biden’s warning last month that sanctions could be imposed on individuals the US views as involved in violence against Palestinians, particularly in the larger territory. … Read more.
President Biden, Stop Negotiating with Hamas for Hostages
Negotiating with Hamas sets dangerous precedent Hamas has finally released an American hostage. President Biden on Sunday hailed the release of Avigail Idan, who turned 4 years old during her seven weeks in Hamas captivity and was the first American citizen to be freed by the group. The president vowed to keep working to secure freedom for… Read more.
Hamas Releases First Group of Israeli Hostages
Hamas releases first group of hostages For the past seven weeks, Israel has been negotiating with Hamas for the release of hostages. But their negotiations resembled a hostage standoff in America between trigger-happy policemen and a barricaded gunman. After all, Israel has been bombing Hamas relentlessly. And Hamas has been holding onto its hostages for dear life. … Read more.
Happy Halloween, America! But Don’t Trick Ukraine to Treat Israel
Jews, God’s chosen people Speaker Mike Johnson is a Bible-thumping, scripture-quoting zealot. He thinks God ordained him to be House Speaker. And, like most MAGA Republicans, he wears his evangelical Christianity on his sleeve. I am the son of an evangelical preacher man. I know evangelicals believe God commanded them to convert and save the Jews, who… Read more.
‘Axis of Resistance’ – of Human Shields and Cannon Fodder
Axis of Resistance summit On Thursday, Russia hosted the “Axis of Resistance” summit in Moscow. Leaders representing Russia, Iran, and Hamas convened under the aegis of resistance. But the irony hung thicker than the polluted air in a Tehran traffic jam. This naturally provokes the question: Resistance against what? Decency? International law? Frankly, its members have committed… Read more.
US Asks Israel to Delay Gaza Invasion, Citing Hamas Hostages
US asks Israel to delay invasion An apparent conflict is brewing between the US and Israel over the timing of Israel’s much-hyped plan for a complete siege of Gaza. The dynamic between them is beginning to resemble the spectacle between MAGA and moderate Republicans over the election of a new House Speaker. The Biden administration has advised Israel to delay a… Read more.
Arab Leaders Snub Biden Over Gaza Hospital Blast: He Must Make them Pay
Jordan has cancelled a summit it was to host in Amman on Wednesday with U.S. President Joe Biden. … Biden was expected to make a whirlwind trip to Israel, where he would later head to Jordan and according to Jordanian officials meet Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al Sisi and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. Jordan’s King… Read more.