8/31/20

 * Israel and UAE in historic direct flight following peace deal The first commercial flight from Israel to the UAE has landed, marking a major step in normalising relations after the announcement of a peace deal.

* Netanyahu: 'Many more' secret talks with Arab nations after US-brokered UAE agreement 'Our two nations have never been closer,' says US National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien.

* ‘No longer waiting for Palestinians’: Israel holds ‘many more’ secret talks with Arab states on normalizing ties, Netanyahu claims Tel Aviv is in talks with “many” Arab nations that are “in line” to establish relations with Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed in the wake of the UAE having ended its economic boycott of the Jewish state.

* Hamas threatens: 'The Zionists will sit in bomb shelters' Hamas spokesman says terror organization will 'remove the siege' in any way possible. 'All options are open.'

* Looming Middle East arms race sparks fear of unprecedented regional war Without the arms ban, Russia and China are poised to bolster their already close military alliances with Iran, selling the country stockpiles of advanced weapons that will be available to the Islamic Republic’s terror proxy group.

* Israelis around the country to blast shofar together simultaneously "The most important thing in this initiative is what we lack most as a society, and that is unity."

* Hezbollah will avenge slain fighter, leader warns Israel Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah said on Sunday it was only a matter of time before the group killed an Israeli soldier to avenge the death of one its fighters in Syria and that it would not be drawn into clashes on the Lebanon-Israel frontier.

* How should Europe respond now its American ally has turned hostile? Making his celebrated return from exile in April 1917 to take up the reins of the Russian revolution, Vladimir Lenin caught a ferry to Sweden from Sassnitz, a small Baltic coastal town in north-east Germany, before taking the train to Finland station in Petrograd, the city that became Leningrad and is now St Petersburg.

* China calls on Europe to unite against ‘extremist’ US forces China has appealed to Europe to jointly confront “extremist forces” in the United States pushing for decoupling, as Washington tries to build a transatlantic alliance against Beijing.

* The Attempt to Overthrow America The situation had become "worrying," in fact, even before the results of the 2016 presidential election were known. As we now can read in the Department of Justice report by Michael Horowitz, the senior levels of government during the Obama Administration were colluding to prevent President Trump from winning the election, and then, after it, to frame him in an attempted coup d'état.

8/29/20

* Sanhedrin petitions to government to blow shofar on Temple Mount for first time since Temple destruction A petition is currently being considered by Prime Minister which, if accepted, will permit a Jew to blow the shofar on Rosh Hashanna on the Temple Mount.

* Summit to take place in Gulf country with U.S. trying to recruit more Arab countries to recognize Israel. Summit to take place in Gulf country with U.S. trying to recruit more Arab countries to recognize Israel.

* Mike Pompeo: I Hope Iran Will Normalize Ties with Israel U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo expressed his hope Monday that Iran would follow in the United Arab Emirates’ footsteps and establish diplomatic ties with Israel.

* Dermer: Expect another accord between Israel, Arab country 'very soon' Another Arab country will soon sign a normalization deal with Israel, following in the footsteps of the United Arab Emirates, Israel's Ambassador to Washington Ron Dermer said Sunday.

* Trump's Mid-East peace efforts "akin to King Solomon before Temple construction' says Rabbi Glick Following the remarkable success of the Trump-brokered peace agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrived in Israel on Monday with an agenda to expand peace in the region.

* The Temple Mount is not a trading chip for peace Leaving the status quo in place is not an option.

* Erdogan’s video shows he wants to control Jerusalem This video from the President of Turkey’s Communications Directorate shows how Recep Tayyip Erdoğan views Turkey.

* EU gives millions to ‘protect Palestinian identity’ of Jerusalem EU-funded NGOs promote Arab cultural sites in Jerusalem while ignoring Jewish history, says watchdog group NGO Monitor.

* The Islamic Republic of Iran: A Criminal Enterprise, Not a State "Iran has to take a decision whether it wants to be a nation or a cause," Henry Kissinger, former US National Security Advisor and Secretary of State, told The Washington Post in 2006. 

* The UAE Sees Turkey as a Threat Throughout 2020, tensions between the UAE and Turkey have intensified. As Abu Dhabi sees it, the gravest dangers posed by state actors come from the Turkish-Qatari axis.

* Greece vows to expand territorial waters to 12 miles. Turkey once said it would be grounds for war Greece's prime minister has announced his country will soon expand its waters in the Ionian Sea, thus exercising a “sovereign right” which Athens' nemesis Turkey has previously considered a justification for war.

* Could Turkey's Purchase of Russian Stealth Fighters Spell the End of NATO? It remains unclear whether this proves to be a mere bump on road or will mark the beginning of a permanent reorientation in Turkish defense priorities.

* Cutting it close! THREE asteroids inbound this week were only spotted THIS MONTH, NASA reveals The near-constant bombardment of space rocks buzzing our planet continues, with planetary defenses alerted to a trio of asteroids measuring over 25 meters in diameter en route to Earth’s backyard this week.

8/28/20

 * Beijing warns of possible ‘military accidents’ after US carries out ‘provocative’ operation in South China Sea Beijing has cautioned against further US naval operations in the South China Sea, claiming that recent activities by the American side create conditions for an unintentional military confrontation.

* Watch: Iran Video (Again) Calls for Destruction of ‘Satanic’ America to ‘Save the World’ An Iran media company has released the latest video calling for the destruction of the “capitalistic, militarized, racist, barbaric, Satanic system called America,” claiming all the world’s problems would simply disappear if the U.S. was laid flat.

* Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps top dog: ‘Islamic revolution’ in ‘perpetual conflict with enemies of Islam’ Yet again we see it from an Iranian spokesman, just as we see it all the time with jihad terror groups and “Palestinian” organizations: they consistently frame their conflict with the United States in terms of Islam, the one element of that conflict that mainstream counterterror and foreign policy analysts are determined to discount or ignore altogether.

* Why Some Palestinians Support the Israel-UAE Accord Some Palestinians do not share their leaders' rage toward the United Arab Emirates. These Palestinians say they are worried that the Palestinian leadership's overreaction to the UAE-Israel deal is counterproductive and will cause further harm to the Palestinian cause.

* The UAE-Israel deal is a paradigm shift for the Middle East DIPLOMACY: Palestinians need to catch up to reality created by Israel-UAE deal.

* The 2020 US Presidential Election: A Seminal Moment in Western History The US elections will be a contest not just between political figures and rival parties but between opposing worldviews.

* What’s next for Russia-Iran military partnership? Russia’s dialogue with Iran has emerged as one of the most dynamic fronts of Moscow’s diplomacy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

* Erdogan snubs UAE, backs Palestinian resistance He sees the US-sponsored deal between the UAE and Israel as aimed at a new regional order that sidelines Turkey.

* Vatican: Coronavirus ‘Harbinger of Future Crises Relating to Climate Change’ The Vatican released a joint document with the World Council of Churches (WCC) Thursday calling for greater attention to the environment in “a post-COVID-19 world.”

* Wayne Dupree: Here’s how November’s election could lead to a new Civil War in America. I pray I’m wrong, but fear I’m not Wayne Dupree was recently invited to the White House to talk to President Trump on messaging to the black community. He was named in Newsmax’s top 50 Influential African-American Republicans in 2017, and, in 2016, served as a board member of the National Diversity Coalition for Donald Trump.

8/27/20

 * Israel launches air strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon after shots were fired at its troops across the border Israel said it had launched air strikes against Hezbollah observation posts in Lebanon on Wednesday, after shots were fired from across the border towards its troops the previous evening.

* Nasrallah in Lebanon and Iran focus on Israel tensions Hezbollah wants to pose as secure in its power and prepare to threaten Israel at a time of its choosing.

* 'Our policy has moved from annexation to normalization' Gabi Ashkenazi declares that Israel has shifted from pursuing sovereignty in Judea and Samaria, to normalizing relations with Arab world.

* Despite a Rocky Start, UAE-Israeli Defense Ties Are Poised to Grow The United Arab Emirates' desire to simultaneously upgrade its defense ties with Israel and the United States will probably create political controversy in both countries, though the benefits of deeper security cooperation with Abu Dhabi is more likely to earn greater support in Israel than Washington.

* Norway: Muslim mob beats critic of Islam for saying Muhammad was a false prophet Another glimpse into the future of the West. Do you doubt that? Really? But how is anything remotely connected to criticism of Islam, even simple opposition to jihad terror, treated in the establishment media and by both parties now?

* Could Turkey's Purchase of Russian Stealth Fighters Spell the End of NATO? It remains unclear whether this proves to be a mere bump on road or will mark the beginning of a permanent reorientation in Turkish defense priorities.

* Pope Francis backs ‘universal’ COVID vaccination ‘for all’, WHO thrilled Pope Francis has backed global elites such as Bill Gates when it comes to a Coronavirus vaccination, saying that it should be “universal and for all.”

* Turkey's Hostility to Israel-UAE Peace Accord It should not be a surprise that a government that supports Hamas is against the normalization treaty between Israel and the UAE.

* Brexit taken off agenda for EU envoys' meeting due to stalled talks A discussion about the negotiations over Britain and the European Union’s post-Brexit relationship has been dropped from the agenda of a meeting of EU envoys next week because the talks have stalled, an EU diplomat said on Wednesday.

* Why Did Erdoğan Convert Hagia Sophia Into a Mosque? Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan recently converted Hagia Sophia from a museum into a mosque, a decision that apparently involved no consultation and was executed swiftly after a surprise announcement.

8/26/20

 * Trump's Mid-East Peace Efforts 'Akin to King Solomon Before Temple Construction' says Rabbi Glick Following the remarkable success of the Trump-brokered peace agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, Secretary of State Mike Pompeop arrived in Israel on Monday with an agenda to expand peace in the region.

* Netanyahu Threatens ‘Crushing Force’ Against Hezbollah After Shots Fired at Israeli Soldiers Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday warned Hezbollah against trying Israel’s “crushing force” after the Lebanon-based terror group fired shots at Israeli troops along the border the night before.

* Israel's "Settlers" Are Beneficiaries of the Israel-UAE Accord Fortunately, the settlers are behaving vociferously as if they were the biggest losers: this behavior is exactly what the UAE needs in order to sell the accord with Israel in the Arab world.

* The UAE Sees Turkey as a Threat Throughout 2020, tensions between the UAE and Turkey have intensified. As Abu Dhabi sees it, the gravest dangers posed by state actors come from the Turkish-Qatari axis.

* Video: Pierre Rehov’s ‘Behind the Smokescreen’ reveals the reality of the Gaza riots For nearly 20 years, Pierre Rehov and his teams have explored the Middle East with the aim of revealing facts from the field that most media refuse to broadcast.

* Why Iran Is Turning East US pressure might have been an immediate impetus behind the recently leaked Iran-China deal, but the two states have deep historical and ideological ties that drive them together.

* Jordan, Egypt, Iraq summit stresses coordination, Palestinian issues Jordan's King Abdullah II, Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi and Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi "reaffirmed the centrality of the Palestinian cause."

* Turkey’s Erdogan warns Greece against taking ‘path to ruin’ Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey would not give up “what it deserves” in the Mediterranean Sea, warning Greece against making mistakes that would pave the way to its “ruin,” as the two countries remain locked up in a dispute over energy resources in the sea.

* Greece vows to expand territorial waters to 12 miles. Turkey once said it would be grounds for war Greece's prime minister has announced his country will soon expand its waters in the Ionian Sea, thus exercising a “sovereign right” which Athens' nemesis Turkey has previously considered a justification for war.

* Pope Francis: Unequal Wealth Means ‘the Economy Is Sick’ Pope Francis said Wednesday unequal wealth among nations and individuals reveals a sick economy, “an injustice that cries out to heaven.”

8/25/20

 * The Temple Mount is not a trading chip for peace The yet-to-be-finalized peace treaty with the United Arab Emirates has been viewed with some concern among the right-of-center, but not solely.

* US plans Mideast regional summit: ‘Wheels of peace have begun to turn’ Summit to take place in Gulf country with U.S. trying to recruit more Arab countries to recognize Israel.

* Mike Pompeo: I Hope Iran Will Normalize Ties with Israel U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo expressed his hope Monday that Iran would follow in the United Arab Emirates’ footsteps and establish diplomatic ties with Israel.

* Turkey befriends Hamas amid spiraling anti-Israel rocket fire from Gaza Turkish President Recep Erdogan received Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Istanbul on Saturday, Aug. 22, at the end of a week in which 15 Palestinian rockets and hundreds of dangerous balloons were launched into Israel from the Gaza Strip.

* Erdogan’s video shows he wants to control Jerusalem This video from the President of Turkey’s Communications Directorate shows how Recep Tayyip Erdoğan views Turkey.

* From Civil To Proxy War: How Syria Became Iran And Israel's Battlefield By one count, there have been over 150 Israeli strikes in Syria stretching all the way back to 2012.

* Turkish-Greek gas row boils up as each plan rival exercises in E. Mediterranean Old enemies Turkey and Greece have warned vessels to stay out of disputed parts of the eastern Mediterranean where both scheduled rival military exercises for Tuesday, Aug. 25.

* Israel's new police Czar challenges cops over arresting Jewish worshipers on Temple Mount Upon hearing about police indictments against Jewish pilgrims who prayed on the Temple Mount, Israel’s Interior Security minister Amir Ohana (Likud) sent a sharp letter on Thursday to the head of the police prosecution division reports Makor Rishon.

* Turkey’s appropriation of Chora church after Hagia Sophia shows Pope’s human fraternity document a massive failure The “Document on Human Fraternity” that Pope Francis signed with the Sheikh of al-Azhar, Ahmed al-Tayeb, and is now aggressively pushing upon the Catholic Church, states that “the protection of places of worship – synagogues, churches and mosques – is a duty guaranteed by religions, human values, laws and international agreements.”

* Chinese Foreign Minister Arrives in Rome, Sparking Debate over Vatican-Beijing Deal Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi arrived in Rome Tuesday, rekindling debate over the renewal of the highly contested Sino-Vatican deal over the naming of Catholic bishops in China.

8/24/20

 * Sanhedrin Petitions to Govt to blow shofar on Temple Mount for first time since Temple destruction A petition is currently being considered by Prime Minister which, if accepted, will permit a Jew to blow the shofar on Rosh Hashanna on the Temple Mount.

* Pompeo heads to Mideast as part of Trump's Arab-Israeli push Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is on a trip to the Middle East, the first of two senior U.S. officials to travel to the region this week as the Trump administration presses an ambitious Arab-Israeli peace push.

* Dermer: Expect another accord between Israel, Arab country 'very soon' Another Arab country will soon sign a normalization deal with Israel, following in the footsteps of the United Arab Emirates, Israel's Ambassador to Washington Ron Dermer said Sunday.

* The EU and Israel as Genuine Strategic Partners Time and again the relationship between the EU and Israel has been marred by bad language, subsequent remorse to varying degrees, and tepid reassurance.

* EU gives millions to ‘protect Palestinian identity’ of Jerusalem EU funded NGOs promote Arab cultural sites in Jerusalem while ignoring Jewish history, says watchdog group NGO Monitor.

* Turkey’s Drive to Become Maritime Powerhouse Unsettles Mediterranean Turkey’s big push into the Mediterranean featuring controversial gas drilling, tough rhetoric and warships is rooted in a grand vision of a “Blue Homeland” that takes over waters claimed by EU neighbours.

* The Islamic Republic of Iran: A Criminal Enterprise, Not a State Venezuela, Iran's ally, has also made clear its intention to buy Iranian missiles that can reach American cities.

* British FM heads to Israel to push dialogue with Palestinians Reiterating London’s opposition to a West Bank annexation, Dominic Raab set to meet Netanyahu, Gantz, Abbas on first official visit.

* After Hagia Sophia, Turkey's historic Chora church also switched to mosque Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan reconverted the historic Chora church, one of Istanbul’s most celebrated Byzantine buildings, into a mosque on Friday, a month after opening the famed Hagia Sophia to Muslim worship.

* Cutting it close! THREE asteroids inbound this week were only spotted THIS MONTH, NASA reveals The near-constant bombardment of space rocks buzzing our planet continues, with planetary defenses alerted to a trio of asteroids measuring over 25 meters in diameter en route to Earth’s backyard this week.

8/22/20

* Can the Temple Mount be a trading card to entice the Saudis? Saudi Arabia already enjoys custodianship of the Sacred Mosque, the Al-Masjid al-Ḥaram in Mecca, which is the holiest shrine in Islam.

* With UAE deal, Israel opens tentative new chapter with Gulf Arabs "Historic"; "A breakthrough"; "A game-changer"; "A betrayal": there is no shortage of epithets for this month's sudden announcement - by President Trump - that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is to fully normalise its relations with Israel.

* West Bank settlers say Netanyahu duped them with annexation backtrack Israel’s settler leaders say Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has defrauded them of their long-held dream of annexing the occupied West Bank as part of the country’s normalisation deal with the United Arab Emirates.

* The Iranian Nuclear Program as a Catalyst for the Israel-UAE Peace Agreement Many factors contributed to the peace agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, but it appears that the primary contributor was Israel’s steadfast stand against Iran’s nuclear program and its military expansion in the region.

* PA to all Muslims: Jews are defiling Jerusalem, invading Al-Aqsa Mosque When Jews prayed on the Temple Mount last month to commemorate the destruction of both Temples in Jerusalem - by Babylon in 586 BCE and by Rome in 70 CE – the PA reacted with vicious antisemitic messages.

* A traitor and a tumor - PA demonization of UAE Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Is the Palestinian Authority setting the stage for the assassination of United Arab Emirates Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed?

* Five countries that could be next to make peace with Israel Some view the UAE decision as a trial balloon, and will react positively based on how the next weeks and months play out.

* The Israel-UAE Peace Agreement Spells Trouble for Ankara and Tehran In an extraordinary breakthrough, the United Arab Emirates and Israel have agreed to establish open diplomatic relations after years of secret contacts.

* As EU talks sanctions, Putin warns Merkel & Macron foreign interference in Belarus’ affairs is ‘unacceptable’ & could backfire Russian President Vladimir Putin has told his German and French counterparts Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron that any attempt by outside forces to intervene in the political crisis in Belarus would be counterproductive.

* EU edges its way toward defining a ‘new Europe’ For decades, European countries have been key partners of the United States. Yet with France and Germany leading, the 27-member EU is grappling with a more assertively independent identity as priorities and goals diverge.

* UAE-Israel deal may be start of real Arab Spring Will the deal between Israel and the United Arab Emirates be the start of a flourishing of ties across the region?

8/21/20

* Can the Temple Mount be a trading card to entice the Saudis? Saudi Arabia already enjoys custodianship of the Sacred Mosque, the Al-Masjid al-Ḥaram in Mecca, which is the holiest shrine in Islam.

* Could an Israeli-Saudi Peace be Next? Yes, With One Caveat | Opinion Yesterday's announcement by Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister that there will be no normalization with Israel unless there is peace with the Palestinians, shows how much work is yet to be done, and how much Israel will have to reform if it really wants to become a fully accepted part of the region.

* Saudi price for ties with Israel is Palestinian state: Saudi royal Saudi Arabia’s price for normalising relations with Israel is the creation of a sovereign Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital, a senior member of the Saudi royal family reaffirmed on Friday.

* UAE diplomat: Israel's decision to freeze annexation 'significant' to region 'Emirates will continue to be a staunch supporter of the Palestinian people,' Al-Otaiba stipulates.

* US-China relations: Middle East countries under pressure to take sides against Beijing: former Chinese envoy US allies in the Middle East are coming under growing pressure to pick sides against China, posing a challenge to Beijing’s plans for a bigger economic foothold in the region, according to a former senior Chinese diplomat.

* Poll: Who views Israel as an ally - and who sees it as an enemy? 66% of Trump voters view Israel as America's ally - compared to just 24% of Biden voters, new poll finds.

* Jordan worries Israel-UAE deal will scuttle two-state solution Jordan has always been a staunch supporter of the two-state solution and the Arab Peace Initiative, but that might not mean much anymore after Israel and the UAE agreed to normalize ties under a historic US-brokered deal.

* Could Israel Nuke Iran? It is unlikely, but hardly impossible, that Israel could decide to use nuclear weapons first in a future conflict.

* UN Supports 'World's Worst State Sponsor of Terrorism,' Iran One would think that one of the most dangerous things possible would be to allow what the US Department of State calls "the world's worst state sponsor of terrorism," Iran, freely to buy, sell, import and export advanced weapons. 

* 'Cold War mentality': China will respond with 'necessary countermeasures' to deployment of US missiles in Asia Pacific Beijing has warned the US against deploying its ground-based missiles in the Asia Pacific region, promising to take "countermeasures" and threatening any states that host such weaponry with consequences.

8/20/20

 * Ancient species of grapes used in first Temple have just been revived in Hebron The wine used 3,000 years ago in the Temple service was made from a rare species of grape that no longer exists…until now, That’s because one farmer nestled in the vineyards near the ancient city of Hebron is recreating that particular species of grape which could be used for the third Temple.

* The Iranian Nuclear Program as a Catalyst for the Israel-UAE Peace Agreement Many factors contributed to the peace agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, but it appears that the primary contributor was Israel’s steadfast stand against Iran’s nuclear program and its military expansion in the region.

* Is Sudan Next? After the United Arab Emirates’s agreement both to recognize Israel and to normalize relations with it, there has been much excited talk about which Arab state would be the first to follow suit.

* Beirut blast triggered by chemicals owned by Hizballah, supplied by Iran – report Western secret service sources revealed to the German Welt paper that Hizballah owned the stock of ammonium nitrate that triggered the Aug. 4 disaster in Beirut, killing 170 people and devastating the city.

* PA to all Muslims: Jews are defiling Jerusalem, invading Al-Aqsa Mosque When Jews prayed on the Temple Mount last month to commemorate the destruction of both Temples in Jerusalem - by Babylon in 586 BCE and by Rome in 70 CE – the PA reacted with vicious antisemitic messages.

* Iran unveils missiles with increased range Iran on Thursday unveiled two missiles it said had a bigger range than before, naming them after commanders killed in January by a US strike in Iraq.

* China Holds Second Live-Fire Drill in Himalayas in Past Month China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) recently held a live-fire drill in the Himalayas — the Chinese army’s second such exercise near the Indian border in the past month — as an ongoing boundary conflict between the two Asian neighbors continues to escalate.

* UAE-Israel Peace Presents Turkey With a Clarifying Moment The historic normalization of relations between United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Israel marks a watershed in the Middle East.

* Could Israel Have As Many Nuclear Weapons As China? Israel doesn’t currently face any adversaries with nuclear capabilities to deter against. However, like the idea of second-strike capability in general, the threat of sea-launched nukes may be more intended political weapon than one strictly intended for its military effectiveness.

* UAE-Israel deal may be start of real Arab Spring The Arab Spring, which started with such fanfare in 2010, ended with dashed hopes – civil war, military rule and mass migration. Now a new event, the flowering of diplomatic relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, could herald a real Arab Spring.

8/19/20

 * Arabs Are Fed Up With the 'Ungrateful' Palestinians "It is stupid to burn my country's flag and want me to salute you." — Dr. Waseem Yousef, Emirati academic, on Twitter.

* West Bank settlers say Netanyahu duped them with annexation backtrack Israel’s settler leaders say Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has defrauded them of their long-held dream of annexing the occupied West Bank as part of the country’s normalisation deal with the United Arab Emirates.

* 'You killed two-state solution': Top Palestinian says Israeli deal with UAE destroys peace hopes The agreement was "an Arab dagger in my back", according to Dr Saeb Erekat, who is a leading Palestinian diplomat.

* Israel warns Hamas of war as Egypt seeks to ease tensions Israeli Defense Minister and Alternate Prime Minister Benny Gantz said 'Hamas is playing with fire'.

* Israel is “the enemy of Prophet Muhammad” - PA seeks religious war over UAE-Israel peace agreement PA fatwa forbids Muslims who come via the UAE following peace agreement to pray at the Al-Aqsa Mosque.

* Microsoft’s New ‘Mark of the Beast’ Technology is Patent #060606 I am not a Christian. In fact, I am completely against the Christian religion, though I still do have a soft spot for some well-meaning Christians who simply do not understand the nature of their religion.

* The Israel-UAE Accord is a Mere Sideshow Peace is good. Friendly relations between belligerent states in a fragile region plagued by conflict? That's a hallelujah moment, or so it might seem at first glance.

* EU edges its way toward defining a ‘new Europe’ The European Union’s two preeminent political leaders will sit down this week in an imposing medieval fortress off France’s Mediterranean coast.

* EU leaders urged to tell Moscow not to meddle in Belarus EU leaders are being urged to tell Moscow not to meddle in Belarus when they hold an emergency meeting to discuss the unprecedented street protests facing “Europe’s last dictator”, Alexander Lukashenko.

* TRUMP: Evangelicals Value Jerusalem more than Jews: 'Psalms 126' says Rabbi At a campaign rally on Monday afternoon at an airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, President Trump made a remarkable statement.

8/18/20

* Trump: We moved the capital of Israel to Jerusalem for the Evangelicals His statement in Oshkosh is one of a number of comments he has made about the link between his pro-Israel policies and Christianity.

* With UAE deal, Israel opens tentative new chapter with Gulf Arabs "Historic"; "A breakthrough"; "A game-changer"; "A betrayal": there is no shortage of epithets for this month's sudden announcement - by President Trump - that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is to fully normalise its relations with Israel.

* Progress Versus Stagnation, Reality Versus Fantasy  How often in one's lifetime do we get to hear world leaders announce a peace accord to end a decades-long conflict. Rarely.

* The Israel-UAE Peace Agreement Spells Trouble for Ankara and Tehran In an extraordinary breakthrough, the United Arab Emirates and Israel have agreed to establish open diplomatic relations after years of secret contacts.

* It's Official: Palestinians Join Iran-led Anti-Peace Camp By holding a political protest at the compound of the Al-Aqsa Mosque, Palestinians are not only desecrating the sanctity of the site, but also sending a warning to citizens of UAE not to visit Jerusalem or the mosque, as many apparently hoped to do.

* Why you should care about Belarus It’s very important in the context of Russia’s desire to establish a strong sphere of influence in its neighborhood, because Belarus provides a buffer of sorts between Russia and one of NATO’s key frontiers (Poland, which hosts two U.S. Army battalions).

* Trump must tell Putin to stay out of Belarus, says his former national security adviser John Bolton President Donald Trump must tell Vladimir Putin to "stay out of Belarus," according to his former national security adviser John Bolton, as fears grow in the West that Russia could intervene to assist under-fire president President Alexander Lukashenko.

* As EU talks sanctions, Putin warns Merkel & Macron foreign interference in Belarus’ affairs is ‘unacceptable’ & could backfire Russian President Vladimir Putin has told his German and French counterparts Angela Merkel and Emmanuel Macron that any attempt by outside forces to intervene in the political crisis in Belarus would be counterproductive.

* China, Russia Plan Meeting to Avoid 'Confrontation' Between Iran, U.S. Just days after the United States lost a bid to extend a United Nations arms embargo on Iran, China and Russia agreed to a summit aimed at avoiding potential conflict between the U.S. and Tehran.

* Libya Unity Govt Signs Military Accord With Qatar, Turkey Qatar and Turkey have signed an accord to send military advisers and instructors for the armed forces of Libya's Government of National Accord, the UN-recognised GNA said.

* Libya conflict: Why Egypt might send troops to back Gen Haftar Imagine the house next door is on fire and there is no fire brigade to call on to avert an imminent disaster about to engulf you and your family.

8/17/20

 * Israel-UAE Deal is a Win-Win for Peace The United Arab Emirates will derive many benefits from closer relationships with the Middle East's most stable and advanced country.

* Lebanese President Open to Peace with Israel: ‘Facilitating Construction of 3rd Temple' says Rabbi A recent statement by Lebanon’s president suggested that he would be receptive to an agreement with Israel similar to the one signed with the United Arab Emirates.

* Five countries that could be next to make peace with Israel Some view the UAE decision as a trial balloon, and will react positively based on how the next weeks and months play out.

* Eric Shawn: A Middle East breakthrough Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the diplomatic victory establishing relations with the U.A.E.and what comes next.

* Rabbi inspects red heifer in secret location in Israel for use in 3rd Temple Rabbi Azaria Ariel, traveled to an undisclosed ranch in Israel to lead the Temple Institute’s efforts to raise a red heifer for the performance of the commandment of producing the purifying ashes of the red heifer.

* A traitor and a tumor - PA demonization of UAE Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Is the Palestinian Authority setting the stage for the assassination of United Arab Emirates Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed?

* French President calls for Israel-PA talks French President Emmanuel Macron speaks to PA chairman, says he is determined "to work for peace in the Middle East".

* China welcomes Putin's proposed summit on Iran China welcomed on Monday to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s proposed summit of world leaders to avoid “confrontation” over a U.S. threat to trigger a return of all U.N. sanctions on Iran.

* Israel’s Dilemma in the New Cold War Israel will be caught on the horns of a dilemma as China projects itself commercially, politically, and militarily into the Middle East.

* No Israeli election seen soon after budget deal and UAE breakthrough The word in political circles on Sunday, Aug. 15 was that the two ruling parties, Likud and Kahol Lavon, are close to a deal for saving their coalition government.

8/15/20

* Palestinians warn Israel-UAE deal imperils Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque Angry Palestinians in Jerusalem accused the United Arab Emirates of collaborating with Israel and endangering Al-Aqsa mosque - Islam’s third-holiest site - as they gathered for Friday prayers the day after the Gulf state’s deal with Israel.

* Israel, UAE reach historic peace deal: ‘We can make a wonderful future’ Third-ever peace treaty between Israel and an Arab state includes embassies, direct flights; agreement “suspends” annexation, but Netanyahu says: “I will never give up on our right to our land.”

* Turkey: History won’t forgive UAE for deal; Iran pans ‘strategic stupidity’ Ankara, which itself has open ties with Israel, assails Abu Dhabi for betraying Palestinians ‘to serve its narrow interests;’ Tehran claims move will boost ‘axis of resistance’.

* Israel takes Greece’s side in maritime standoff with Turkey Jerusalem kept mostly silent on the crisis building up in recent months.

* Raed Salah warns of Israeli plans against Al-Aqsa Palestinian resistance icon spoke in online seminar organized by Ankara Civil Society Platform.

* Analysis: Palestinians treat Jews, Christians as their enemy The Palestinian extremists who are now condemning the UAE for building a synagogue and a church undoubtedly consider Arab peacemakers as traitors who deserve to die.

* WW3 fears soar as Russia, Iran and North Korea to exploit China and India border conflict WW3 fears have been sparked as an expert warns Russia, Iran and North Korea could try to take advantage of the skirmishes between China and India.

* Beijing Has Big Plans in the Middle East | Opinion Last month, details emerged of a mammoth new strategic accord that is now in the works between the People's Republic of China (PRC) and the Islamic Republic of Iran.

* How likely are the 'big four' European economies to vote to leave the EU if Brexit works out? Italy would be the most likely of the "Big Four" member states to consider exiting the European Union if Brexit proves to be beneficial to Britain, according to a Euronews-commissioned poll.

* ISIL will bounce back if Libya civil war doesn't end, study warns US-based researcher says the armed group is 'regrouping' and remains a 'persistent' threat in the oil-rich nation.

* China: Military Experts Urge Beijing to Prepare for War with U.S. Chinese military journalists are publicly urging the People's Liberation Army (PLA) to prepare immediately for an attack by U.S. forces in the South China Sea. 

* Red Heifer Update! This past June, 2020, we visited our two most advanced red heifers and filmed them. 

8/14/20

 * Israel, UAE reach historic peace deal: ‘We can make a wonderful future’ Third-ever peace treaty between Israel and an Arab state includes embassies, direct flights; agreement “suspends” annexation, but Netanyahu says: “I will never give up on our right to our land.”

* Kushner: 'Another' country to follow UAE in normalizing Israel ties Expect another Arab state to join the agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates regarding a full normalization of diplomatic relations, senior White House advisor Jared Kushner said on Thursday.

* Upending traditional views on peacemaking, Israel-UAE deal truly heralds new era Netanyahu proves wrong all those who argued normalization with Arab world is impossible without a solution to the Palestinian conflict — without giving anything tangible in return.

* Israeli ambassador tells Mark Levin UAE peace deal is first of many agreements with Arab world Israeli Ambassador to the United States Ron Dermer told Fox News host Mark Levin Thursday that he sees the agreement normalizing relations between Jerusalem and Abu Dhabi that was brokered with help from President Trump will be the first of many to come in the Mideast region.

* The prophetic implications of the Israel-UAE Agreement On Thursday, Prime Minister Netanyahu announced that with the help of President Trump, an agreement between the United Arab Emirates and Israel.

* Hamas: Agreement between Israel and UAE 'stab in the back' for 'Palestinians' Hamas terror group claims Abraham Accords are 'gross attack' on 'historic rights in Palestine.'

* As UAE hails Israel accord, silence from Saudi Arabia As media and people in the United Arab Emirates hailed the Gulf state’s deal to normalise relations with Israel as a diplomatic victory that helps the Palestinians, silence reigned in Saudi Arabia, longtime figurehead of regional policy towards Israel.

* Turkey: History won’t forgive UAE for deal; Iran pans ‘strategic stupidity’ Ankara, which itself has open ties with Israel, assails Abu Dhabi for betraying Palestinians ‘to serve its narrow interests;’ Tehran claims move will boost ‘axis of resistance’.

* 'Macron's seeking WAR' Turkey condemns 'colonial' France as tensions with Greece erupt Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has accused French counterpart Emmanuel Macron of "colonialism" after France beefed up its military presence in the east Mediterranean in response to heightened tensions between Turkey and Greece.

* Megachurch sues California, challenging state over ban on large religious services while allowing massive protests A California church has sued the state, arguing it was hypocritical to restrict religious services because of the Covid-19 pandemic while allowing political gatherings, such as Black Lives Matters protests, to rumble on.

8/13/20

* Israel and UAE reach historic peace deal, Israel to suspend annexation The peace deal was the product of lengthy discussions between Israel, the UAE and the United States that accelerated recently, White House officials said.

* Why the collapse of Lebanon should worry all of Europe Europe can ill afford another failed state on the banks of the Mediterranean, but that is exactly what Lebanon may now become in the wake of last week’s tragic explosions.

* Hezbollah was tapping into ammonium nitrate in Beirut port to make weapons: report Lebanon's Hezbollah terrorist group had been tapping into the trove of ammonium nitrate stored in the Beirut port to make explosives, al-Arabiya reported Wednesday.

* US commander: Islamic State threat in west Syria growing The top U.S. commander for the Middle East is warning that elements of the Islamic State group are working to rebuild in western Syria, where the U.S. has little visibility or presence.

* Analysis: Palestinians treat Jews, Christians as their enemy The Palestinian extremists who are now condemning the UAE for building a synagogue and a church undoubtedly consider Arab peacemakers as traitors who deserve to die.

* Why America Is in Real Danger Americans have long been proud of the fact that, unlike European countries, America never went the route of totalitarianism as embodied in communism, fascism and Nazism.

* Bybassing Muslim Propaganda, Jews Teach Arab World About Temple in Arabic The vast majority of Muslims in the Arab world were taught that it was Ishmael, not Isaac who Abraham bound on Mount Moriah.

* Israel Dominates the Battlefield With American Weapons (And Makes Them Better) American equipment in Israeli service is often extensively modified to fit the IDF’s unique mission.

* North Korea Tries to Hack Israeli Defense Contractors Israel’s Defense Ministry announced on Wednesday that a cyber-crime group linked to North Korea had attempted to infiltrate Israel’s defense industries.

* A New Reality for the Eastern Mediterranean The great geostrategic and economic problems the Eastern Mediterranean is currently facing require drastic measures and original thinking.

* China: Military Experts Urge Beijing to Prepare for War with U.S. Wang further warns that U.S. President Donald J. Trump is likely to initiate a military conflict in the South China Sea region before the November 3 U.S. presidential election, speculating that "stirring up external frictions, especially military conflicts with China, will help the incumbent president for his re-election campaign."

8/12/20

 * WW3 fears soar as Russia, Iran and North Korea to exploit China and India border conflict WW3 fears have been sparked as an expert warns Russia, Iran and North Korea could try to take advantage of the skirmishes between China and India.

* US, Russia in unholy war for Middle East Christians Washington, Moscow both posture as global defenders of the faith but region’s indigenous Christians are suffering for their religious zeal.

* Mediterranean WAR: Greece and Turkey on collision course as furious Athens attacks Erdogan Greece and Turkey are on a collision course after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan sent ships to conduct a seismic survey - prompting Athens to claim the operation encroached on its waters, vowing to defend its sovereignty.

* Netanyahu to Macron: Hezbollah arms must be removed from populated areas Speaking to French President, Israeli PM warns Lebanese terror group from make 'sore mistake'.

* The UAE and Russia Have Shared Interests in the Middle East The crown prince of Abu Dhabi, Mohammed bin Zayed, and Russian President Vladimir Putin share similar thoughts when it comes to multiple issues in the Middle East.

* The Mullahs and Hezbollah, Lords of Drug Smuggling "Presumed to have been issued by Iranian religious leaders, the fatwa reportedly read: We are making drugs for Satan — America and the Jews. If we cannot kill them with guns, we will kill them with drugs." — Matthew Levitt.

* Israel takes Greece’s side in maritime standoff with Turkey Jerusalem kept mostly silent on the crisis building up in recent months.

* Is The Dollar Heading For A Crash? More Analysts Join The Chorus Of Doom A group of Goldman Sachs analysts has added their voice to the chorus that the greenback will lose its dominant position as the global currency going forward.

* Fatah's threat: “The day you extend your hand, we’ll cut it off” What better way to carry your message across than a catchy tune, right? The PA and Fatah know this and have been using music videos for years to disseminate hate and terror messages to Palestinians.

* Blaming the Beirut Blast on Israel While there is near-universal agreement in Lebanon that the blast in Beirut was the result of a fire that caused 2,750 tones of ammonium nitrate — that had been carelessly stored in Hanger 12 at the Port of Beirut for six years — to explode, there are still those brazenly promoting the story that Israel must have somehow been responsible...

* Red Heifer Update! This past week, (June, 2020), we visited our two most advanced red heifers and filmed them. In the upcoming weeks they will receive another visit from the Temple Institute's experts for yet another close inspection. Should either or both of these red heifers remain eligible candidates, we will soon be ready to advance toward the stage of actually preparing the ashes.

8/11/20

 * Israel, Arabs, US united on renewing Iran arms embargo The U.S. has welcomed a joint call by Iran’s Arab neighbors endorsing the renewal of the United Nations arms embargo against Iran, Asharq Al-Awsat reported Tuesday.

* Raed Salah warns of Israeli plans against Al-Aqsa Palestinian resistance icon Sheikh Raed Salah warned Sunday against the dangers that surround Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied Jerusalem from plans by Israeli authorities.

* The Term 'Annexation of Land' in Judea and Samaria by Israel is a Myth The Jewish people have the absolute historic legal right to this disputed land.

* Why Turkey needs a new crisis with Greece in Mediterranean Turkey set itself on a collision course with Egypt, Greece and Europe over its new claims.

* Iran and Proxy Hezbollah Wary of Lebanon Change After Deadly Blast Iran is watching developments in Lebanon closely, wary of losing any of its hard-won influence after a deadly mega-blast in Beirut sparked angry demands for reforms to its delicately balanced system.

* 'Wakeup Call for the Church': Half of Americans Say Good Deeds Get You to Heaven, Poll Shows Roughly half of Americans believe they will go to heaven if they are “generally good” or “do enough good things,” while one-third believe salvation is obtained only by accepting Jesus Christ as savior, according to a new survey.

* How likely are the 'big four' European economies to vote to leave the EU if Brexit works out? Italy would be the most likely of the "Big Four" member states to consider exiting the European Union if Brexit proves to be beneficial to Britain, according to a Euronews-commissioned poll.

* Report: US promises PA Israel will not apply sovereignty PA reportedly agrees to renew ties with US after receiving assurances there will be no Israeli sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.

* Netanyahu, Gantz warn Hamas against continued launch of explosive balloons Dozens of fires have broken out in recent days caused by explosive and incendiary devices launched from Gaza.

* Survey: Majority of American Christians Don’t Believe the Gospel A new survey finds that a majority of people who describe themselves as Christian accept a “works-oriented” means to God’s acceptance.

8/10/20

 * Hamas launches missiles toward the sea 'in warning to Israel' Hamas's message was that the calm along the border with the Gaza Strip won’t last.

* Has Israel been saved from yet another election by a compromise? Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu instructed Likud lawmakers to vote for a new bill to move the deadline for presenting the state budget from its August deadline to November, when it is tabled on Wednesday, Aug. 12, by the two Derech Eretz faction’s ministers.

* Israel behind Beirut explosion – PA daily op-ed As with past catastrophes befalling the Arab world (or even the world in general) not much time passed before a writer at the official PA daily accused Israel of being behind the explosion in Beirut that cost the lives of more than 150 Lebanese and wounded over 5,000 last week.

* ISIL will bounce back if Libya civil war doesn't end, study warns US-based researcher says the armed group is 'regrouping' and remains a 'persistent' threat in the oil-rich nation.

* Beijing Has Big Plans in the Middle East Last month, details emerged of a mammoth new strategic accord that is now in the works between the People's Republic of China (PRC) and the Islamic Republic of Iran.

* China and the EU must put aside differences China described recent high-level talks with Europe on post-pandemic economic recovery and cooperation as “deep, candid, pragmatic and effective”.

* Iran: China's Newest Colony? The deal is a clear win for China; the $400 billion will be invested over 25 years, which is a small amount of money for the second-largest economy in the world.

* China’s Effect: A Global NATO China is increasingly viewed by NATO as a competitor, which represents a significant shift in the alliance’s vision.

* BUBONIC PLAGUE: China Quarantines Region While Second Case Diagnosed in New Mexico While the WHO declares that there is nothing to worry about, China is sealing off entire villages and a man died in New Mexico from a rare form of the plague that once killed off half the world population.

* Entire Lebanese Cabinet resigns following massive Beirut explosion Government resigns en masse in response to public uproar over massive, deadly Beirut explosion.

8/8/20

* Jordan reiterates to Israel: Al-Aqsa is a place for Muslim worship only The ministry's spokesperson Deifallah al-Fayez condemned the "continued Israeli violations."

* How Iran and Hezbollah trapped Israel into staring down 150,000 rockets on its border that it can only counter at a terrible cost The Israeli Defense Forces this week moved specialized military units to its northern border to reinforce its increasingly tense outposts along the borders with Lebanon and Syria.

* Nasrallah threatens to blow up Israel with same chemicals as Beirut blast Hezbollah also sought to import ammonium nitrate via Syria through influence in Lebanon’s agriculture ministry.

* Nasrallah: We know more about Haifa Port than Beirut Port He also said that "any claims that Hezbollah runs Beirut Port are lies."

* Lebanon explosion raises fears of similar danger in Haifa ‘right next to our bedrooms,’ research center says “The incident in Lebanon illustrates the danger of a concentration of hazardous materials near a dense population,” said the Haifa Environmental Research Center.

* Israel minister to i24NEWS: 'We will take over Gaza again' In an exclusive interview, Tzachi Hanegbi claims Israel will need to reinvade the Strip and take control.

* Will Brexit Change the European Union? An Atlantic Council of some sort might need to be created, involving the United States, the UK, and the EU, for discussion of political, foreign policy, economic, and regulatory matters that are outside the scope of NATO.

* Turkey’s neo-Ottoman reach could soon nettle China Turkish President Erdogan’s Central Asia ambitions threaten to collide with China in a sensitive region at a sensitive time.

* Habithonistim: 'Strong EU-Israel relationship critical for Israel's long-term security' Pro-Israel organization pens letter to European Union, emphasizing importance of Trump peace plan and strong EU-Israel relationship.

* Report: New US sanctions show ISIS cash flow still running through Turkey 'Various jihadist groups have exploited Turkey’s permissive environment'.

* Battleground Africa: The Muslim Brotherhood’s Next Frontier For the Muslim Brotherhood, the Libyan conflict is an opportunity to flex its muscles in the “weak link” of the Arab Muslim world.

8/7/20

 * Fatah, PLO are planning for a third intifada - PMW "It will be a comprehensive intifada, a national rebellion," PLO Executive Committee member Wasel Abu Yusuf confirmed.

* Is another election looming over Israel in mid-covid-19, mid-economic crisis? It will happen in November unless Israel’s two equally stubborn co-prime ministers give way on their budget dispute before Aug. 25.

* Netanyahu planning to form new political party? Prime Minister Netanyahu reportedly working behind the scenes to create new right-of-center faction to ensure right-wing majority.

* Israeli-made Coronavirus Vaccine to Begin Human Trials by October Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated an Israeli Defense Ministry-run laboratory on its announcement it will begin testing its coronavirus vaccine on human subjects in October, with the vaccine expected to be ready by the end of the first quarter of 2021.

* What Really Happened at the Port of Beirut? On August 4, 2020, a massive explosion occurred at a warehouse on the waterfront of the Port of Beirut, Lebanon.

* AYATOLLAH: Jews are persecuting Iran just like they persecuted Moses Last week on the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha, the Ayatollah Ali Khameini, the “supreme leader of Iran”, gave a speech in which he compared Iran to Moses.

* How will Hezbollah react to this week’s massive blast in Beirut? For Hezbollah, the terrorist army that occupies southern and central Lebanon and maintains and arsenal of 150,000 missiles aimed at Israel, the explosion is a mixed blessing.

* Assad and the Ruination of Syria In the tenth year of the Syrian Civil War, Bashar al-Assad continues to rule, against all the odds. He’s supported by Iran, by Hezbollah, by Russia.

* Belarus Could Become Europe’s Next Nightmare The EU has no good options there. Either it supports a dictator, or it risks inviting Russian aggression, possibly ending in “Ukraine 2.0.”.

* Report: India Removes Online Document Saying Chinese Military Aggression Increasing Chinese military aggression continues to increase along the contested Line of Actual Control (LAC), an Indian Defense Ministry document noted on Thursday, warning that conflict between the two sides in the disputed border area is likely to be prolonged.

8/6/20

* Battleground Africa: The Muslim Brotherhood’s Next Frontier For the Muslim Brotherhood, the Libyan conflict is an opportunity to flex its muscles in the “weak link” of the Arab Muslim world.

* Macron's Moment Amid Cheering Crowds In Devastated Beirut White shirt sleeves rolled up, Emmanuel Macron waded through cheering crowds in the devastated streets of Beirut Thursday where disaster survivors pleaded with him to help get rid of their reviled ruling elite.

* 3 Iranian planes landed in Beirut after explosion, what did they bring? If Iran was moving medical supplies, as Iran’s leaders have said they would like to provide, then why not have photos and news media on hand to document the delivery of the Iranian aid?

* What's behind Israel's growing protests? Israelis have been taking to the streets in increasing numbers for weeks, protesting against the right-wing government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The country is at a crucial juncture.

* Report: New US sanctions show ISIS cash flow still running through Turkey The US is focusing fresh scrutiny on Turkey following allegations that it is not doing enough to stop jihadist militants from funneling money to the Islamic State terrorist organization, according to Voice of America, a US-funded international broadcaster.

* Palestinians: We Support China's Muslim Concentration Camps Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas... is saying that he fully supports China's right to hold more than one million Muslims in re-education camps and crack down on human rights activists and journalists in Hong Kong.

* What the new Iran-China partnership means for the region This new realignment in Asia provides new opportunities not only for China and Iran, but also for Pakistan.

* Minister: Cyprus can help EU fill east Med 'power void' Cyprus' foreign minister says the European Union must do more to fill a power vacuum in the eastern Mediterranean brought on by a perceived U.S. disengagement from the region.

* UK: Teacher fired from school for saying Muhammad was a false prophet If he had said that Jesus Christ was not the Son of God, would he have been let go? Of course not.

* Fear grows that Bible become illegal in Scotland Scotland’s new Hate Crime and Public Order Bill has been proposed by the Scottish National party to repeal the obsolete outlawing of blasphemy.