Middle East

Obama turns over Israel’s two-state challenge to successor

Having failed to make progress during the past eight years with Israel toward a two-state solution, President Obama acknowledged Wednesday that he’s turning over the challenge to the next president as he met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to seal a new U.S. military aid package. “Obviously, I’m only going to be president for

Obama turns over Israel’s two-state challenge to successor Read More »

Middle East, USA

Rivlin meets daughter of Mayor who saved Jews in the Holocaust

President Reuven Rivlin this morning (Tuesday) met in his office with Lana Carrer, daughter of the Lucas Carrer, who served as Mayor of the Greek island of Zakynthos during the Nazi occupation of the island. Mayor Carrer, together with the local bishop, were responsible for saving the nearly 300 Jews who lived on the island

Rivlin meets daughter of Mayor who saved Jews in the Holocaust Read More »

International, Middle East

Pope Francis Prays for Shimon Peres’ Full Recovery

The Pontiff is among the many formidable figures from political, religious and cultural circles around the world who have expressed their wishes for Shimon Peres’ good health. JERUSALEM, Sept. 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — While the condition of Shimon Peres, Former President of Israel and Nobel Peace Prize laureate remained “grave but stable” on Tuesday, a

Pope Francis Prays for Shimon Peres’ Full Recovery Read More »

International, Middle East

Khamenei: We won’t negotiate with the Americans

Iran”s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on Sunday said the Islamic Republic must stand strong against Washington on the region”s conflicts. “The Americans insist we negotiate with them on regional issues, especially on Syria, Iraq, Lebanon and Yemen,” Khamenei said in a speech to commanders of the elite Republican Guards quoted by AFP. “What is

Khamenei: We won’t negotiate with the Americans Read More »

Middle East, USA

Abbas and Kerry discuss ‘two-state solution’

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Monday met Palestinian Authority (PA) chairman Mahmoud Abbas in New York, where the two discussed the “two-state solution”. “The Secretary and President Abbas discussed regional challenges and constructive ideas for the way forward to support our shared goal of a two-state solution,” said State Department spokesman John Kirby.

Abbas and Kerry discuss ‘two-state solution’ Read More »

Middle East, USA

India test fires long range surface-to-air missile

India on Tuesday test fired a long range surface-to-air missile developed jointly with Israel, The Hindu reported. The long range missile, a joint venture of India and Israel, was test launched using a mobile launcher in the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off Odisha coast. India test fires surface-to-air missile developed with Israel “Apart from

India test fires long range surface-to-air missile Read More »

International, Middle East

Graham proposes more aid for Israel and possible renewal of Iran sanctions

WASHINGTON — In the wake of a recently signed agreement providing aid to Israel, Sen. Lindsey Graham thinks two more things need to be done: The U.S. should give the country additional funds, and sanctions should be reimposed on Iran. The South Carolinian was joined by fellow Republican Sens. Ted Cruz of Texas, John McCain

Graham proposes more aid for Israel and possible renewal of Iran sanctions Read More »

Middle East, USA