Category Archives: Palestine

Continuing provocations in Jerusalem

Posted on May 23, 2021 by Pat Lang

” … a fragile ceasefire holds in the besieged Gaza Strip, days after the end of a brutal 11-day Israeli bombing campaign that killed at least 248 people, including 66 children. An Israeli police crackdown on worshippers at the Al-Aqsa … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel, Palestine | 7 Comments

Sheikh Jarrah

Posted on May 20, 2021 by Pat Lang

“The Israeli foreign ministry has described what is happening in Sheikh Jarrah as a real estate dispute. Four Palestinian households are facing immediate eviction (there are at least 27 families in similar battles) to make way for the right-wing settler … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Israel, Middle East, Palestine | 11 Comments

The “dogs” have teeth.

Posted on May 12, 2021 by Pat Lang

Comment: I have worked on the Palestinian/Zionist issue for about 45 years. I was head of US MI/IDF General Staff liaison for seven long, long years. I long ago gave up any hope that the two groups could live together … Continue reading →

Posted in Iran, Israel, Palestine | 58 Comments

And now, Hizbullah will have even better weapons

Posted on March 19, 2021 by Pat Lang

“Iran has recently made significant advances in the development of its weapons industry, including precision-guided rockets and missiles, cruise missiles and drones. Israeli intelligence has observed a leap in Iranian capabilities, which are now being extensively distributed to other parts … Continue reading →

Posted in Iran, Israel, Middle East, Palestine, weapons | 7 Comments

Gulfies on the Temple Mount? Haaretz

Posted on October 4, 2020 by Pat Lang

"When Israel and Bahrain announced the normalization of relations, their joint statement included the affirmation by Israel affirmed that "all Muslims who come in peace may visit and pray at the Al-Asqa Mosque."  The Old City of Jerusalem’s Al Aqsa … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel, Middle East, Palestine | 1 Comment

“Jewish Soldiers and Civilians Looted Arab Neighbors’ Property en Masse in ’48. The Authorities Turned a Blind Eye” Haaretz

Posted on October 4, 2020 by Pat Lang

"Refrigerators and caviar, champagne and carpets – a first-ever comprehensive study by historian Adam Raz reveals the extent to which Jews looted Arab property during the War of Independence, and explains why Ben-Gurion stated: ‘Most of the Jews are thieves’" … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel, Palestine | 11 Comments

“… the Israeli Victory Is Nearly Complete.” Amira Hass

Posted on October 1, 2020 by Pat Lang

"Twenty years later, the Israeli victory is nearly complete: The well-planned armed robbery of Palestinian land goes on daily unhindered. The model that Israel created in Gaza is being copied in the West Bank (including East Jerusalem) and translated into … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel, Middle East, Palestine | 23 Comments

Arab League condemns the “deal of the century”

Posted on February 1, 2020 by Pat Lang

"The Arab League rejected Trump's plan, saying in a communique it would not lead to a just peace deal and adding it will not cooperate with the United States to execute the plan. The ministers affirmed Palestinian rights to create … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel, Middle East, Palestine | 9 Comments

“Free at last!” Brexit, etc.

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Pat Lang

Brexit.  This is it!  Freedom for the UK!  It took the Irish 700 years to achieve independence for part of their island, but here it is for the UK in only 47 years.  The Scots may depart, preferring the yoke … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, government, Israel, Libya, Middle East, Palestine, Syria, Turkey | 13 Comments

Flash! Trump has solved the Israeli-Palestinian problem. (irony)

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Pat Lang

Bibi Natanyahu was formally indicted today back home in Israel but he and Sarah were there in the WH to celebrate their victory by joining Trump in making a deal over the heads of the Palestinians. The Palestinians are offered … Continue reading →

Posted in Middle East, Palestine, Policy, Politics | 24 Comments