The 'deal' means the two countries will normalise relations.... Donald Trump made the announcement from the American White House.... Hmmmm? That means the Israeli thing about annexing the West Bank is over... It wasn't a good idea in reality... The question might … [Read more...] about Israel and United Arab Emirates announce deal impacting the West Bank…
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Pro-Israel $$$ in US Minn. Dem. Omar’s US House race….
The money is being used against Omar , who has knocked Israel's actions in the Middle East.... Right-leaning pro-Israel groups are targeting Rep. Ilhan Omar, a Minnesota Democrat and outspoken critic of the Israeli government who is one of the most high-profile progressive … [Read more...] about Pro-Israel $$$ in US Minn. Dem. Omar’s US House race….
The Trump Middle East Plan to be unveiled …..
Donald Trump trying to divert attention from his trial, garner support from American Jews and help a now indicted Israeli PM Netanyahu stay in office.... Trump 's plan involves trying to offer money for the Palestinians to get them on board.... One would doubt that Trump … [Read more...] about The Trump Middle East Plan to be unveiled …..
EU holds firm on West Bank settlements as US eases stance….
...from Politico... The EU's position on Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank has not changed, the bloc's foreign policy chief said on Monday, after U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced the Trump administration would ease its stance toward … [Read more...] about EU holds firm on West Bank settlements as US eases stance….
On Trump’s request…Israel denies entry to Democratic Reps. Omar and Tlaib
So much for the concept of 'free speech' in Israel.... Caught between the opposing views of President Trump and Democratic leaders, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reversed himself on Thursday and decided to prohibit Reps. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) and Rashida Tlaib … [Read more...] about On Trump’s request…Israel denies entry to Democratic Reps. Omar and Tlaib
Add the Trump admin Middle East Peace efforts to the list of failures….
The Jared Kushner/Donald Trump efforts qualifies as more of a Saturday Night at the amateur hour effort.... People much smarter then them have not done much better .... This is NOT about real estate.... Not about pushing money across the table.... Not about giving the … [Read more...] about Add the Trump admin Middle East Peace efforts to the list of failures….
Trump admin designates Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a foreign terrorist organization….
This action will be appreciated by Israeli Prime Netahyahu who is a tight election vote tomorrow... It is supported by Trump's Sec of State and National Security advisor.... But NOT by the nation's military people who have to work in the region... The Trump … [Read more...] about Trump admin designates Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a foreign terrorist organization….
The Republicans set their sights on the 2020 American Jewish vote….
That voting block is primarily Democratic leaning.... They tend to support Israel regardless..... But with Israeli PM Netanyahu about to get indicted for the some of the things Donald Trump has been accused of? The Republican effort to spend millions for the Jewish … [Read more...] about The Republicans set their sights on the 2020 American Jewish vote….