Tag Archives: egypt
Egyptian turmoil: The Israeli position
* Address delivered by Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu February 4, 2011, at the Knesset (Israeli parliament) in Jerusalem * Yesterday was a dramatic day in our region. Millions of people poured into the streets of Egypt. President Mubarak, who … Continue reading
Saudis Roll into Yemen
Saudi forces have crossed the border into northern Yemen in response to Houthi rebel incursions into the kingdom. Debkafile is reporting that a Saudi tank column rolled into Yemeni territory in support of the government in Sanaa, accompanied by armoured infantry with F-15s providing air support… Continue reading
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a peace of jerusalem
There’s a famous story about the wisdom of Solomon (Suleiman), builder of the Great Temple of Jerusalem, son of David (Dawoud), King of Israel (Israil)… Continue reading
Bibi Sets the Tone
According to the June 14th speech by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin (Bibi) Netanyahu, there are certain “red lines” that Israel will not cross in pursuing peace with its Arab Palestinian neighbours. (Full text of address)
Condensed into a few points (with comments) [...] Continue reading
Flashback: Seaborne Intrigues
Feb. 3, 2006 Flashback: Appended below is an interesting speech delivered on–of all possible dates–September 11th, 1941. It confronted (on the 60th pre-anniversary of 9-11-2001) the then-ongoing German attacks on world shipping, including one vessel destroyed in the Red Sea, near the scene of today’s disaster… Continue reading
