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Another chapter in the US-Israel ‘crisis’

Posted on November 26, 2014 by ArchitectGuy

JERUSALEM POST by Herb Keinon November 26, 2014 Monday’s alleged US intervention in Israeli domestic affairs over the “Jewish state bill” is a real-time example how the myth of a crisis in US-Israel ties is perpetuated. And, yes, the “crisis” … Continue reading →

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Uproar after NYT Reports Obama Admin Will Seek to Skirt Congress on Iran Deal

Posted on October 22, 2014 by ArchitectGuy

THE TOWER by Omri Ceren October 21, 2014 The State Department scrambled on Monday to respond to a weekend New York Times scoop revealing that the Obama administration intends to bypass Congress in reducing sanctions on Iran – the Times‘ … Continue reading →

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Congress goes after ‘frenemies’ Turkey, Qatar

Posted on September 10, 2014 by ArchitectGuy

AL MONITOR by Julian Pecquet September 9, 2014 Congress delivered its staunchest warning to date on Sept. 9 that Turkey and Qatar could face financial and other penalties if they continue to support Hamas and other US-designated terrorist organizations. Frustration that … Continue reading →

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US defense funding bill sends strong message on Iran

Posted on May 25, 2014 by ArchitectGuy

TIMES OF ISRAEL by Rebecca Shimoni Stoil May 23, 2014 Legislation that passed the House Thursday delineates preconditions for nuclear deal, offers strong support for Israel’s defense The House of Representatives’ version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which … Continue reading →

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