Jordan’s annexation of the East Jerusalem was never recognized by the international community. By: Rachel Avraham Contrary to the claims made by Palestinian leaders, various NGOs, and certain members of the international community, international law fully recognizes the Jewish people’s claim to Jerusalem, where they have historical roots dating back over 3,000 years and have been the … Continue reading »
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Jordanian kills sister by slitting her throat,stabbing 20 times to cleanse family honor
Murder is punishable by death in Jordan, but in “honor killings” courts can commute or reduce sentences, particularly if the victim’s family asks for leniency.(Photo courtesy mid-day.com) AFP, Amman – A Jordanian has confessed to slitting his sister’s throat and stabbing her 20 times in the face and chest because she was rarely home, … Continue reading »
As Israelis Mourn, Jordanians Glorify
As Israelis Mourn, Jordanians Glorify by Alan M. Dershowitz Israelis are now transitioning from their annual day of remembrance to the day they celebrate their independence. But even in celebrating 65 years of statehood, Israel never forgets the sacrifices it has made over the course of its existence. As Israelis mourn the 23,000 soldiers and … Continue reading »
Palestine revising history, Again..Bat Ye’or:A Day at the Museum
A Day at the Museum by Bat Ye’or Translated from the French by Jean Szlamowicz Last December, as I had been invited to give a lecture at a conference on anti-Semitism in London (2nd December 2012), I decided to make a quick visit to the British Museum. I used to visit this shrine dedicated to … Continue reading »
Q&A with Michael Oren
Q&A with Michael Oren 10/04/2013 On the 40th anniversary of the Six-Day War, renowned historian Michael Oren answers readers’ questions. On the 40th anniversary of the Six-Day War, renowned historian and senior fellow at Shalem Center’s Adelson Institute for Strategic Studies answers questions sent by JPost.com readers on those six remarkable days in June 1967. … Continue reading »
Desperate conditions in Syria, fears girls as young as 12 being married off
World vision has voiced concern about the risk of Syrian girls as young as 12 being married off. Families forced to flee Syria are reverting to desperate means in order to protect and provide for their children as a result of the humanitarian crisis in the country, the Christian development agency warns. As the conflict … Continue reading »
فلسطين رأس المال الجديد
“من المهم أن تكون مفتوحة وصادقة مع بعضها البعض”، وقال الرئيس أوباما في إسرائيل في ذلك اليوم كما كان يلقي خطابا أمام مجموعة من الطلاب في القدس. دعونا نحاول ممارسة هذا “مفتوحة ونزيهة” المفهوم. بصراحة، على مدى السنوات ال 40 الماضية زائد لقد حاولت الكثير من الدول وقادتها، بالإضافة إلى المبعوثين الخاصين، لحل الصراع … Continue reading »
Palestine’s New Capital
“It is important to be open and honest with one another,” said President Obama in Israel the other day as he addressed a group of students in Jerusalem. Let us try to exercise this “open and honest” concept. Honestly, over the last 40 plus years so many countries and their leaders, plus private envoys, have … Continue reading »
Details emerge as Jordan charges students with ‘devil worship’
AFP, Amman -A Jordanian military prosecutor on Wednesday charged five university students with incitement for allegedly desecrating the Koran and engaging in “devil worship.” “A state security court prosecutor charged the five students today with doctrinal and sectarian incitement,” a court official told AFP without elaborating. The students face up to three years in jail … Continue reading »
Jordan students held for alleged ‘devil worship’ fear for their lives
Five Al al-Bayt University students have been accused of “Devil worship” by other pupils in Jordan said HRW. (AFP) Al Arabiya – Authorities should charge or release five university students in Jordan for alleged “Devil worship” allegations, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said. The students from Al al-Bayt University have been detained since March 12, … Continue reading »
Toward a Hashemite Palestine
Toward a Hashemite Palestine Alan Bergreen In an unusually candid interview with Jeffrey Goldberg, to be published in the Atlantic Monthly and reported in the New York Times (“Jordan’s King Finds Fault With Everyone Concerned,” March 18, 2013, by David D. Kirkpatrick), King Abdullah of Jordan offers a critique of Middle East politics ranging from … Continue reading »
The Selling of Syria’s Refugee Child Brides
A growing legion of Muslim men from the Mideast and Europe are scouring Syrian refugee camps in order to purchase underage girls, some as young as 12, as child brides, many of whom end up being sold for use in temporary “pleasure marriages.” For most of the Syrian women and girls who have fled the … Continue reading »
Time to Annex Judea and Samaria
In a few months it will be the twentieth anniversary of the signing of the “Oslo Accord” on the White House lawn. In that signing, Yassir Arafat, on behalf of the so-called “Palestinian Liberation Organization,” committed himself and his “people” to conduct negotiations with Israel that would lead to a peaceful resolution of the … Continue reading »
#myjihad: Democracy is Forbidden in Islam
“Government should be only in the hands of Allah.” Why are radical Muslims opposed to the upcoming parliamentary election in Jordan? Because they believe that democracy is in contradiction with Islam’s concept of the sovereignty of Allah’s law. They argue that Islam and democracy cannot go together, and they are obviously right, especially if one … Continue reading »
Judea and Samaria:Only autonomy for Arabs
Who’s afraid of autonomy? Op-ed: New Mideast only has room for one state for Jews, another state plus autonomy for Palestinians Elyakim Haetzni, YNET The political map of the Middle East was drawn shortly after World War One and following 400 years of Ottoman rule. Iraq, Syria, Lebanon and “Palestine” – the Land of Israel … Continue reading »
Syrian and Jordanian armies reportedly clash on border
Witnesses describe exchange as most significant skirmish since start of Syrian revolution By Elhanan Miller/Jordanian civilians living near the border with Syria reported heavy clashes between the Jordanian and Syrian armies late Saturday night, during which the Syrian army allegedly crossed the border and used attack helicopters. Residents of Ramtha, located 2 miles from the … Continue reading »
