On the cusp of becoming and independent nation, Africa’s newest nation of South Sudan is planning to establish diplomatic relations with the Jewish State of Israel. The declaration of independence is expected to occur this coming July, and in anticipation of that day the head of a delegation of South Sudanese, Suleiman Alhariri, invited Deputy…
Category Archives: Israel
The Coming Middle Eastern War
Whether you are a conspiracy buff or not, one cannot dismiss as a mere “coincidence” that Iranian Warships are sailing through the Suez Canal. No one can know either how this expectant naval collision between Israel and Iran is going to progress nor the countless uprisings across the Middle East. No matter what, it is…
Iranian Inspired Revolts
While riots have spread throughout the Middle East and what was once a movement for pro-democracy movement, yet now taken over by foreign interests and radical Islamic groups, Iranian warships are awaiting Egyptian approval to move through the Suez canal in order to “dock at a Syrian port.” Israel has made it clear that this…
Mahmoud Abbas: Supports Egyptian Dictatorship
Tayeb Abdel-Rahim spokesman for PA President Mahmoud Abbas was quoted as saying, “the protesters in Egypt have suspicious allegiances and are conspiring against the regime and hope to undermine Egypt’s leading role.” It has been clear from various PA statements since the January 25th Revolution in Egypt began that PA President Mahmoud Abbas has supported…
Netanyahu Finally Speaks
With the situation in Egypt spirally out of control, the Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu finally brakes his silence. “On Saturday I spoke with US President Barack Obama, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Defense Minister Ehud Barak, Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman and all the relevant intelligence officials,” Netanyahu said. “The peace between Israel and…
5% of Bank Leumi Sold For $368 Million
Yesterday, Israel sold 5 percent of Bank Leumi Shares to a UBS, a swiss bank. Since the sale, Bank Leumi has no controlling shareholder. The government’s sellout could enable other investors to buy a controlling position. Currently, the biggest shareholder in Leumi is Shlomo Eliahu with 9.59 percent. Eliahu said that he plans to form…
Washington Hints that it Will Veto Palestinian Resolution in UN
Despite the fact that the Obama administration generally agrees with the resolution which the Palestinians are bringing to a vote in the United Nations Security Council this week, Washington has hinted that it will veto such a resolution. The draft resolution contains condemnation of Israel’s continuing building of towns in the disputed territories known as…
Barclays Analysts Predict That Natural Gas Discoveries Will significantly Strengthen The Israeli Economy In 2011
According to Barclays analysts “Tel Aviv’s main indices kick off 2011 at or near all-time highs, with a strong economic backdrop continuing to provide support…The banking sector is well capitalized, the emerging energy sector remains squarely in focus and the local technology sector is capitalizing on the fastest-growing trends in tech. While the markets are…
Natural Gas Discovery To Bring Significant Ramifications.
Another natural gas discovery has been located off the coast of Israel by Nobel Energy. The economic ramifications of this will probably be enormous. First, Israel will no longer need to import gas from Egypt, but will itself become an exporter. An increased supply of gas will lower the price of gas internationally, supply Israel…
Israel To Rely On Solar Energy
A national master plan has been formulated in Israel and is now awaiting cabinet approval which will optimize the country’s reliance on solar energy to meet the country’s electrical needs. The plan calls for photovoltaic panels to be installed on roofs and in agricultural areas that will produce electricity which will feed into the electrical…
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Independent Middle East News
- GCC Forming Gulf Union May 14, 2012by Mahmoud Abu Ghosh At least three members of the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have hinted they are likely to back a Saudi plan to transform the council into a Western-backed diplomatic and military union. The London-based Al Hayat daily cited a senior GCC source who said Qatar and possibly Kuwait could join Bahrain […]
- PLC Deputy Speaker Reveals Scope of PA Corruption May 12, 2012by Mahmoud Aby Ghosh Hasan Khreishah, deputy speaker of the Palestinian Legislative Council, blasted the Western-backed Palestinian Authority on Saturday, holding it responsible for rampant corruption and human rights violations. He specifically blasted the Fatah-led PA for human rights abuses against Palestinian journalists. “Since the signing of the Oslo A […]
- Turkish Forces Kill 5 Kurds, Detain 28 May 9, 2012by Mahmoud Abu Ghosh Turkish forces killed five Kurdish rebels on Tuesday near the town of Tatvan in northern Kurdistan’s Bitlis province. The fighters killed were believed to be members of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK). Ankara also announced on Tuesday that Turkish forces have detained 28 people in simultaneous raids across six provinces, [... […]
- Kurds Ambush Turkish Troops, Kill 3 May 4, 2012by Mahmoud Abu Ghosh Turkish forces hunting Kurdish resistance fighters were ambushed by guerrillas from the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) on Friday. Three soldiers were killed in the ambush, which took place in Turkish-occupied northern Kurdistan. The soldiers were killed when guerrillas opened fire on Turkish troops raiding suspected rebel hideouts in the […]
- PA Defends Internet Censorship April 30, 2012by Mahmoud Abu Ghosh The Western-backed Palestinian Authority on Sunday defended its decision to block websites that are critical of Fatah leader Mahmoud Abbas, denying allegations it was violating freedom of expression. PA Attorney-General Ahmed al-Mughni claimed that the websites were blocked for breaking the law and following complaints from Palestinians. […]
- GCC Forming Gulf Union May 14, 2012