“I condemn today's fatal shooting by Israel Defense Forces of a 17-year-old Palestinian during an alleged stone-throwing incident,” said Mr. Mladenov in a press statement issued by his Office, in which his underscored that all sides must exercise restraint, maintain calm and promptly bring the perpetrato
“These tragic incidents, once again, highlight the need for a return to a political process with the goal of establishing two states living side-by-side in peace and security,” he declared and added that the incidents are also taking place at time when the Middle East faces a “vicious tide of terror and extremism.”
The Jewish Diaspora is becoming intolerant of the aggressions by the current leadership in Israel.Study by Jewish People Policy Institute claims Diaspora Jews doubt Israel truly wishes to reach a peace deal with the Palestinians.
A Study by Jewish People Policy Institute claims Diaspora Jews doubt Israel truly wishes to reach a peace deal with the Palestinians. (click here
Diaspora Jewry is increasingly critical of Israel and young Diaspora Jews are growing more alienated from the Jewish state, a new study has found.The study, released this week by the Jewish People Policy Institute, an influential think tank based in Jerusalem, comes a year after Israel’s war in Gaza. Titled “Jewish Values and Israel’s Use of Force in Armed Conflict: Perspectives from World Jewry,” the report looks at how non-Israeli Jews view Israeli military actions and how Diaspora Jews should respond....
This is an article from "Haaretz" a preeminent Jewish media organization. It is easily stated "Haaretz" is an authority on Jewish interests in Israel. This isn't a media source on a propaganda mission. I've turned to "Haaretz" as a reliable source of the truth for over a decade.
The paradigm regarding Shi'ite extremist in the Middle East is taking on a very differnt profile today.
On Friday, May 15, a convoy of about 12 bright black vehicles (click here) left Beirut along with a number of off-road vehicles packed with uniformed fighters. The convoy turned east and drove quickly towards the Syrian border. They didn't raise too much attention among the passersby: Similar convoys of Hezbollah members have been entering the bleeding battlefields in Syria for the past two years. Only some of them will get to see Lebanon again.
But this time, it was different. The black vehicles were carrying Lebanese and Western journalists – including correspondents for Reuters, The Associated Press, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, German media, etc. – not the population segment which Hezbollah is usually fond of....
There have been increasing sectarian attacks against the Shia in the region. The largest attack came in Iraq victimizing hundreds of Shia. I am not surprised Hezbollah feels an obligation to get the truth in the hands of the worldwide media.
July 18, 2015
A car bomb (click here) has killed 120 people and injured at least 130 at a busy market in an Iraqi town, officials have said.
The attack happened in the predominantly Shia town of Khan Bani Saad, north of the capital Baghdad.Children were among those dead in the explosion, which came as people celebrated the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
The Islamic State (IS) group, which control swathes of the country, has said it was behind the attack.
A statement from the group said one of its members drove three tonnes of explosives into a crowd.
The more Shia are victim to attacks, the more Iran will believe it has a role in the middle east to protect them.
Daesh is not stupid. If they target an ethnicity first, the war becomes focused on sentiment against Assad. The war begins to take on a recruitment purity to the lives of other Sunnis. So, the Shia is a natural enemy for Daesh and they can sell that as a reason to recruit. If only the Shia are dying, the ambitions of Daesh to a caliphate is easier to swallow.
The middle east governments have to stand against Daesh and define the value of life with generosity to all ethnicity in the region. First it is the Shia and then it will be Sunni minority groups and Christians and ultimately no one is safe in the middle east.
Iran needs to express it's disdain of any Shia deaths. Iran also needs to recognize the ability of other governments to protect it's people including the Shia. Iran must not depart on a military venture alone.
