Author Archives: elittle

This article explores Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s claim that a decade-old archive of stolen Iranian nuclear plans constitute evidence that Iran has been lying about its efforts to build nuclear weapons all along. Netanyahu says that Israeli spies found the … Continue reading →

This New York Times article talks about the disagreement and chaos sparked by preparations for the celebration of Israel’s 70th Independence Day on Wednesday. There was controversy over what was to be Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s role in the ceremony … Continue reading →

https://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/2016/11/britain-destroyed-palestinian-homeland-161102054348710.html Balfour is still “the bad guy” for Palestinians: the author of this article recollects his own personal journey to understanding how the Balfour Declaration impacted the lives of himself and his family in modern times. He also reflects on … Continue reading →

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2018/03/israel-moves-strip-12-palestinians-jerusalem-residency-180321063116345.html According to a relatively new law, Interior Minister Aryeh Deri now has the power to strip the residency documents of Palestinians who have shown “a breach of loyalty” to Israel, if they obtained residency using false information, or if … Continue reading →

Lower oil prices may mean that Saudi Arabia no longer dominates in oil production. The United States, Russia, and China are all hoping for a slice of the pie, which means some very interesting diplomatic maneuvering must take place. For … Continue reading →