The US has halted the bombing campaign against Iran again. This time (same as last time?) it is to give diplomacy another chance. Of course this all looks suspiciously like we’ve been here before. Has anything really changed? From my point of view, Trump is almost desperate to find a way to get out of … More Things are quiet in Gaza?
The latest round of talks between the USA and Iran just ended. It was without doubt, a victory for Iran. The Iranian plan appears to be to drag out negotiations for as long as possible, an to wait for the US to lose interest in attacking them. They make little concessions here and there and … More When will the war start? 27 Feb 2026
It’s time for me to point out a couple of things that make me worry about what is happening in the world as we start 2026. The first item is, naturally, what is going on with my neighbors. There is a cease-fire in Gaza, and Hamas has, predictably, dragged its feet about competing what … More Gaza and Iran 1 Jan 2026
If I had been asked at any time during the past few weeks if I thought there was a chance of a hostage/cease-fire deal I would have probably said “Definitely Not”/ Even now, with lots of rumors flying about how close a deal is, I’m still only very cautiously optimistic.. I have a hard time … More Gaza 10 Oct 2025
I just finished watching a news broadcast. As usual, it left me amaze at how ignorant so many so-called world leaders are. There is a movement afoot to ban Israel from the Eurovision song contest. Spain’s prime minister said they won’t participate if Israel does. He said Russia was banned for invading Ukraine, but when … More Gaza 15 Sep
Prime Minister Netanyahu, or rather, the Israeli Air Force, dropped a bomb on the Hamas situation earlier today. Ground operations in Gaza are on a tactical level, but attacking Hamas leaders in Qatar was a strategic move. One of Israel’s objectives has been to remove Hamas from the political playing field. Killing a large number … More Gaza 9 Sep 2025
Israeli news program today have been commenting on the threats coming from the Israeli government to annex all, or parts, of Gaza and Yehuda and Shomron (the West Bank). This is an empty discussion. It means nothing. It might even be just a propaganda ploy. But it does expose a problem the Netanyahu government has … More Gaza 3 Sep – Thinking about the day after.
I noticed in the media this morning a return to blaming Israel for delays in aid distribution. Here are some pertinent facts that were NOT included. In order to prevent the inclusion of arms and other contraband Israel requires all aid drivers picking up items coming through the crossings to register, and undergo a security … More Gaza 22 Aug
The mainstream media is still spoon feeding you a bunch of half-truths. The Israeli aid distribution plan (supported by the US) suffered a severe setback on the first day of operation. Gazans overran one of two distribution points and looted the site. They even took the tables and chairs. IDF forces did fire in the … More Mainstream media bias
Mainstream media in the US ought to be seriously embarrassed. Those horrible videos of the purported killing of an entire family of nine in Gaza have been exposed as a re-run of another incident (also staged?) from a month or so ago. This is typical of much of the media. They put out items from … More Gaza Fakes from Hamas
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