The territory would not be occupied if a state of peace existed between Israel and its neighbors. Unfortunately, most do not recognize Israel’s right to exist, which, reasonably, is a sine qua non as far as Israel is concerned. South Africa has better things to do
UN Resolution 181 anticipated a separate Arab Palestinian state, but the idea was made moot when the armies of five Arab nations invaded partitioned Palestine as the Security Council dithered. Dow Marmur offers insight
Ahmadinejad climbs his soap box spewing the intolerant language of the fanatical Islamist. Referring to Israel as “an insult to all humanity”, the Iranian President makes clear why there is no peace in the Middle East. Why is Israel the one criticized for belligerence?
It is reassuring that Fatah is so interested in peace and worried about the Iranian nuclear threat. Fatah might pursue a different, and far more effective, approach than sniping at Israel, Fatah is playing the media game
Innocent Israeli citizens on holiday are ignominiously attacked in Bulgaria and the world mutters a polite “tsk, tsk”. Where is the outrage?
So, the UN Human Rights Council has decided to investigate bias in Israel. The article offers a statement by UNHRC President Laura Dupuy Lasserre The UN is a place where history is invented, not made.
UN Resolution 181, under which the use of force was authorized to enforce borders, created the State of Israel. The Church sees the chip in Israel’s eye and not the plank in that of the Islamists.
It is encouraging to hear of Hamas’ wanting to halt the launching of missiles into Israel. If only there was any truth to it. Hamas is playing the sainted organization
Mr. Stephens points out an incontroverible truth. Islamic intolerance of other cultures and religions is a bane of peace and of civilized society. Indonesia is becoming a closed society.
Good to see Turkey interested in justice, notwithstanding Mr. Erdogan might want to consider the implications of this idea.
Tightly constructed, fast moving story line, well researched, good character development and unexpected plot twists. I am looking forward to his next one.
The Masada Protocol is a fast paced read akin to Lee Child and Harlan Coben. Excellent research on the Middle East and an interesting premis on the ongoing conflict in that area. Can’t wait to read Steve’s next adventure.
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