War of the Seas

“The Red Sea.” Featured Image: Wikipedia Red Sea image Are the Houthi Red Sea interceptions going to bring about a regional war? Aljazeera: “Analysts tell Al Jazeera the Houthis are not likely to back down and the impacts on the region will be felt Houthi fighters and tribesmen rally against the US and UK attacksContinue reading “War of the Seas”

The Olive Sword: “Abraham Accords”

“Ninety-five killed in bomb blasts near Iran general Qasem Soleimani’s tomb – state TV” BBC News: “At least 95 people have been killed by two bomb explosions near the tomb of Iranian general Qasem Soleimani on the fourth anniversary of his assassination by the US, Iran’s state media report.“ “Scores of others were wounded whenContinue reading “The Olive Sword: “Abraham Accords””

Houthis seize Israel’s ship

CAIRO, Nov 20 (Reuters) – Yemen’s Houthis released video footage on Monday showing armed men dropping from a helicopter and seizing a cargo ship in the southern Red Sea. The footage was released by the movement’s TV channel Al Masirah a day after the ship was hijacked by the Iran-backed group, who said the shipContinue reading “Houthis seize Israel’s ship”

Israel launches raid on Alshifa Hospital

“The Israeli military said it launched an infiltration into Gaza’s largest hospital late on Tuesday, just hours after the White House echoed Israeli claims that the facility was home to a Hamas command post.” https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2023/11/israel-raids-al-shifa-hospital-after-us-says-hamas-command-center-inside

Israel-Hamas War on Children

Aljazeera: “Gaza has become a β€˜graveyard’ for children amid Israeli attacks: UN Aljazeera: “An average of 420 Palestinian children have been killed or injured every day in the Gaza Strip since October 7.“ Aljazeera: “Palestinians search for casualties at the site of Israeli strikes on houses in Jabalia refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip,Continue reading “Israel-Hamas War on Children”

Israel-Hamas War Middle East Intersection

Aljazeera: “Hamas war attack on Israel has changed the Middle East.” Meanwhile, “The US regional strategy lies in shambles, as its allies face pressure and its foes seek to take advantage.” “October 7, the Palestinian armed resistance group Hamas launched an attack that took Israel by surprise. Its fighters overran Israeli military installations and settlements,Continue reading “Israel-Hamas War Middle East Intersection”

Middle East Regional War

As Israel-Hamas exchange attacks there are massive explosions throughout the Gaza Strip. While some Israelis want Israel to hold off full-scale ground operations in Gaza, it appears to be too late for Prime Minister Netanyahu said Israel has entered the next phase in the war to destroy Hamas. https://www.euronews.com/2023/10/27/israel-hamas-half-israelis-want-to-hold-off-gaza-invasion-eu-calls-for-pause-us-strikes-sy The U.S. strikes on Iranian targetsContinue reading “Middle East Regional War”

International Community calls for Israeli-Hamas ceasefire

VOX Featured Image Times of Israel: “I would be very ashamed to show my face here today, after yesterday they murdered so many of our children, the elderly, women and helpless people,” she said of the pro-Palestinian activists. β€œI would be ashamed and stay home. I would also say β€˜I’m sorry.’” Times of Israel: “SeveralContinue reading “International Community calls for Israeli-Hamas ceasefire”

U.S. Policies

Today’s Issues: From “sea to shining sea”; are chickens coming home to roost from U.S. Policies? How much longer will American exceptionalism allow her people to sing, “God Bless America?” Shall not Americans humbly ask, “God; please, forgive America?” Israel’s right to defend itself against Hamas coordinated sneak attack, and the lengthy controversial Israel-Palestine relationship.Continue reading “U.S. Policies”

Largest Hajj Pilgrimage in History.

Mecca has 2.5 million in attendance at the Holy Pilgrimage this year. The number of pilgrims this year is expected to break records at more than 2.5 million. “The pilgrimage of Hajj has begun as crowds of Muslims donning white robes circle the Kaaba, the cubed structure at the epicentre of Islam’s holiest site, their prayers ringingContinue reading “Largest Hajj Pilgrimage in History.”