Moscow has joined in warning against further escalation, along with Israel’s Arab neighbors such as Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey and even the Biden administration, which “urged Israeli leaders not to retaliate, fearing a regional war.” United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has also warned UN “members not to further escalate tensions with reprisals […]
Iran, Hamas, Muslim Brotherhood attempting to overthrow Jordanian regime
Jordan has been rocked by pro-Hamas, Muslim Brotherhood protests, which is reportedly a “serious threat” to the Hashemite Kingdom. The riots were likely intended to destabilize Jordan as part of the efforts of both the Muslim Brotherhood and Iran to expand their control in the region. At the moment, Iran and the Brotherhood offshoot Hamas […]
The Gazans Should Consider All the Benefits of Becoming Members of the UAE
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made clear that Israel has no desire to “occupy” Gaza, and will remain in the Strip after Hamas has been defeated only until others can take over running Gaza. However, Israel will continue to make sure that Gaza remains demilitarized; the IDF will be able to go in and […]
The Most Plausible, Benevolent, and Deep-Pocketed Future Ruler of Gaza Is…
Talking heads and pundits, and American diplomats, too, keep raising the question of “What Happens After.” That is, who will control Gaza after Hamas is crushed, and 2.2 million people will still need someone to run the area. We know that Israel has no desire to run Gaza; what it wants, however, is to retain […]
The ‘Day After’ in Gaza and the Role of the United Arab Emirates
I discussed more than two months ago the suggestion of Elder of Ziyon that “the day after” the war in Gaza ends with the complete destruction of Hamas as a military force, the United Arab Emirates ought to be put in charge of Gaza. It is uniquely qualified for this task. First, the UAE is […]
UN invokes ‘most powerful tool,’ Article 99 on threats to international peace, to demand Gaza ceasefire
The anti-Israel UN would rather see Israel obliterated than stop Hamas. Demonstrating just how far the UN has descended, last month Iran was appointed to chair a UN human rights council meeting in Geneva. Islamic countries have been buying out UN agencies to promote Sharia globally. The US and other Western countries should have long […]
Should the UAE Take Over Gaza?
Talking heads and pundits, and American diplomats, too, keep raising the question of “What Happens After.” That is, who will control Gaza after Hamas is crushed, and 2.2 million people will still need someone to run the area. We know that Israel has no desire to run Gaza; what it wants, however, is to retain […]
Any Saudi Deal With Israel is Hostage to Saudi-UAE Tensions
Don’t bet on it. The United Arab Emirates was the first significant Gulf nation to break with the Muslim Brotherhood and pursue a public arrangement with Israel. Temporarily, the UAE, the Saudis and some other players made up a coalition opposed to Iran and the Brotherhood. Lately, though the UAE and the Saudis have been […]
Turkey, Saudis, UAE set aside rifts over Muslim Brotherhood, tighten economic and security ties
The Middle East is realigning. The global mega-shift in alliances continues with the UAE and Saudi Arabia launching a new era of ties to Turkey, despite the latter’s overt support for the Muslim Brotherhood. The “rapid change in Turkey’s complex relationship with the Gulf, which is now back on a more friendly footing after years […]
UAE president calls Netanyahu to wish him a happy Passover and reaffirm peace accord
Some welcome news for a change amid the Leftist claims that Israel as completely falling apart under Netanyahu. The historic Trump-brokered Abraham Accords between Israel and the United Arab Emirates were reaffirmed when UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed called up Netanyahu to wish him a Happy Passover. “UAE President calls Netanyahu to wish him […]