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Israel ‘Not Interested’ in Gaza Escalation, But Not Allowing Hamas to Rearm

by Joshua Spurlock • August 23, 2016 • 0 Comments

Two years after Operation Protective Edge saw Israel fight a war with Hamas and take on terror tunnels that snuck into Israel from Gaza, the Jewish state’s leadership made it clear they would continue to defend themselves as needed. Nonetheless,…

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ISIS Child Suicide Bomber Believed Behind Wedding Attack in Turkey

by Joshua Spurlock • August 21, 2016 • 0 Comments

Terrorism in Turkey shockingly reached a new low over the weekend, as a terror attack believed to have been perpetrated by ISIS at a wedding ceremony is also thought to have been carried out by a suicide bomber just 12-14…

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Russian Use of Iranian Air Base to Strike ISIS Could Violate UN Rule

by Joshua Spurlock • August 17, 2016 • 0 Comments

Russia’s using of an Iranian air base to launch airstrikes on combatants in Syria doesn’t just “complicate” things according to the US State Department—it could also violate international law. At question is United Nations Resolution 2231, one of the UN…

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Iranian Visit to Turkey Raises Question: Are Ties Growing Closer?

by Joshua Spurlock • August 15, 2016 • 0 Comments

Turkey and Iran have had a longstanding disagreement over how to handle Syria, but after a visit last week by Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif, the top Iranian diplomat sees more opportunities to work together in the future. “Proud to…

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Peace and Conflict

Egyptian Refusal to Shake Israeli’s Hand Underscores Struggle for Peace

by Joshua Spurlock • August 13, 2016 • 0 Comments

Israel and Egypt have been at peace for 37 years and relations between the two governments have looked to be improving in recent months—including a visit in July by Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry. That doesn’t mean that all Egyptians…

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Those Are Not Plumbing Tools: Israel Halts Smuggling of Commando Knives

by Joshua Spurlock • August 10, 2016 • 0 Comments

It has been busy for Israel’s counterterrorism efforts lately—apprehended weapons and arresting a gunman planning an attack—and the latest round got started by seizing two boxes of professional-grade commando knives being passed off as plumbing materials. The ominous-looking serrated knives…

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