Was Russia’s McDonald’s franchise sold to a straw man for supersized profits?
With sanctions on Russia following the invasion of Ukraine, burger giant McDonald’s ostensibly retreated. Recordings depicting the chain’s sale suggest it wasn’t all kosher
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The Israeli right-wing is determined to prevent any discussion of a future Palestinian state
A billboard titled “Palestinian Authority is Hamas,” appeared in Tel-Aviv, Nof HaGalil, and other Israeli cities in mid-November. It displayed an image of Palestinian Authority (PA) Chairman Mahmoud Abbas donning a green Hamas headband. According to the Uri Israel movement—a right-wing group whose declared goal is the dismantling of the PA—the billboard was meant to protest against the idea…
The Gaza war will be the final straw for Netanyahu’s long political career
Just a few weeks ago, it finally seemed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had played a winning card after a few difficult months since the inauguration of his sixth government. In the wake of being shunned by the Joe Biden administration and having visits to Arab capitals indefinitely delayed, Netanyahu hoped to secure a grand deal with…
Between Barghouti and Ocalan, releasing prisoners for hostages -opinion
When leaders discuss a deal between Israel and Hamas that may lead to hostage release, they should keep in mind the corresponding release of Palestinian prisoners and political prisoners in Turkey
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Petting Hamas While Killing Kurds, The Double Game of Turkish President Erdoğan
“We will tell the whole world that Israel is a war criminal. We are preparing for this. We will declare Israel a war criminal,” said Turkish President Recep Tayip Erdoğan during the “Great Palestinian Rally” that took place in Istanbul on October 28, exactly three weeks after Hamas murdered over 1400 Israeli and other citizens, including women…
Russia’s priorities are clear after Netanyahu-Putin call, and Israel isn’t one of them
A 50-minute conversation between the two leaders on Sunday won’t yield any change — because as Russia has long demonstrated, it has picked a side
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With all eyes on Gaza, Hamas might send the West Bank up in flames
The terror group’s popularity jumps as Palestinians lose confidence in Abbas, while IDF operations have killed hundreds and settler violence is at a high. Something has got to give
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It is in Israel’s vital interest to defend Gazan civilians, says former Israeli politician
Bianna Golodryga speaks with former member of Knesset Ksenia Svetlova, and Chief International Correspondent for The Independent, Bel Trew, on the latest in the war between Israel and Hamas.
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Russia is the “the main beneficiary” of the Israel-Hamas war, says Israeli journalist
Born in Russia, former member of Israeli parliament Ksenia Svetlova explores Putin’s role in this war and the global ramifications.