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Once Upon a Time in Syria

Should the House of Assad fall, I wonder what the resulting Syrian government's relations will be with Lebanon, Hezbollah, and Israel.

(SALEM) - In 1999, we visited Syria as well as Jordan, Israel, and Baalbeck in Lebanon. We arrived in Syria on the eve of the Israeli elections.

The majority of Arabs and Israelis probably agreed that the prospects for peace in the region improved immeasurably with the election of Ehud Barak as Israel's prime minister.

Why the Syrian Regime Won`t Fall

The Syrian epic could be branded “Sunnis and Shi’ites battle for Arab republic”.

(ALEXANDRIA, Egypt) - Suppose this was a Hollywood script conference and you have to pitch your story idea in 10 words or less. It’s a movie about Syria.

As much as the currently in-research Kathryn Bigelow film about the Osama bin Laden raid was pitched as “good guys take out Osama in Pakistan”, the Syrian epic could be branded “Sunnis and Shi’ites battle for Arab republic”.

London Riots and the Big Picture

Lamentably enough, British politicians seem to be very enthusiastic about ‘moral interventionism’ in other countries.

(LONDON) - It is astonishing to find that the British press that is so quick to tell us about the ‘true’ nature and motivations behind each mass protest in the Arab world, is somehow intellectually lame in its attempt to grasp their own huge scale riots at home.

Until now, I have failed to see even a single worthy analytical attempt to understand the full meaning or significance of the current violent events.

Rebels Without a Cause in London`s Tahrir Square

Are we going to witness another example of multiculturalism failure, or rather provoked to the point of failure, in yet another European capital?”

(ALEXANDRIA, Egypt) - A lot of pundits and opinion makers held back from rushing into commenting on the rioting that’s been taking place in London and other British main cities over the last few days.

They were overawed by the unbelievably horrifying and unprecedented pictures of the seemingly mindless thuggery, vandalism and theft that were being broadcast live around the globe.

Why the `Suspect` Muslim Community did Not Join Rioters

Amongst the first rioters brought to court, was a mix of unemployed, university students, a teaching assistant, and a millionaire’s daughter.

(LONDON) - David Cameron echoed thoughts of the political establishment and media when he blamed the rioters as "criminality, pure and simple" and encouraged the use of batons and water cannons.

He said parts of Britain weren't just “broken” but "sick". He expressed impatience with those civil libertarians who had "phony concerns about human rights" of looters.

The Global Uprising Begins to Take Shape

The choices we make must be rooted in morality, justice, and caring for one another especially the most vulnerable sectors of our society.

(BETHLEHEM) - Watching the tragic unfolding events around the world from starvation in Somalia to rioting in London, we are not feeling vindicated but merely sad and angry.

For a long time many of us said that the increasing chasm between the rich and the poor has grown to obscene levels.

The Wandering Who? is out soon

I can assure you that none of my detractors have read my book yet, but they know what to expect.

(LONDON) - My new book, “The Wandering Who? A Study Of Jewish Identity Politics”, is scheduled for release in six weeks time and it seems that the usual suspects -- Zionists and their collaborators within the marginal 'left' -- are already in a state of panic.

In the last few days, my publishing house, my editors and I have been subjected to immense and intense pressure that included harassment, intimidation, and even anonymous threats, as the demands mounted on my publisher to pull the book.

NATO Planning Military Attack on Iran

Last month, former CIA agent Robert Baer said he is almost certain that such an attack has been scheduled for September ahead of a UN vote on recognizing a Palestinian state".

(SEOUL, Korea) - "Russia's envoy to NATO Dmitry Rogozin says the NATO is planning a military strike against the Islamic Republic to overthrow the Iranian government.

Rogozin said in an interview with Russia's Izvestia daily newspaper published on Friday that the NATO was pursuing a long-reaching goal of preparing an attack on Iran, adding that the alliance intends to change governments whose views do not coincide with those of the West.

Protests Grow in Israel, With 250,000 Marching

Thousands of Israelis march during a protest in Tel Aviv against the rising cost of living.

(JERUSALEM ) - At least 250,000 Israelis took to the streets on Saturday night to demonstrate against the high cost of living and lack of affordable housing, the largest in three weeks of protests aimed at forcing social and economic issues onto the government’s agenda.

The popular protest movement, which crosses the traditional Israeli political lines of left and right, began with a Facebook call to pitch tents along a stylish Tel Aviv boulevard.

Phone call and Email to Secretary of State Clinton RE: Israel, WMD, Mordechai Vanunu and Human Rights

Mordechai Vanunu dared to articulate a brighter vision for humanity.

(CLERMONT, Fla.) - On Monday morning around 9 AM, I left a message with the person answering the phone for Secretary of State Hillary Clinton seeking a statement regarding Israel, Nuclear Weapons, Mordechai Vanunu and Human Rights.

I told her I was a columnist for Veterans Today, Salem-News, others and I have been following the saga of Mordechai Vanunu since 2005.