People wonder why Netanyahu denounces Abbas as an "inciter", while not mentioning Hamas. To solve this mystery, one must understand the Israeli Right does not fear war, but is afraid of international pressure - and therefore the "moderate" Abbas is more dangerous than the "terrorist" Hamas.
"An ambassador is a ' gentleman sent to lie abroad for the good of his country." (Attributed to Sir Henry Wotton, 1568-1639)
Shimon Peres was a genius. A genius of impersonation
The story of the White Helmets is principally a "feel good" hoax to manipulate public perception about the conflict in Syria and continue the drive for "regime change"
The gravity of feeling was embedded in his face and voice as he spoke of his fears for the future of the party he once led
Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron is consistent in just one thing - jumping ship when the going gets tough
A poem by Dr Faysal Mikdadi
Political ideas and structures don't die easily. The human mind is lazy and apprehensive, and clings to familiar ideas, long after they have become obsolete
Several central banks, including the Bank of England, the People's Bank of China, the Bank of Canada and the Federal Reserve, are exploring the concept of issuing their own digital currencies
A poem by Dr Faysal Mikdadi