Syria

US May Freeze Funding for Controversial White Helmets in Syria After Chemical Attack

While the White Helmets claim to be neutral, they have been accused of staging chemical attacks, and they are linked to the al-Nusra terror group. The US State Department is reviewing its support for the White Helmets that have received at least $32 million from US taxpayers. The White Helmets are well-funded for a group that claims to be self-organized. [...]

Pompeo Rocks the Middle East: Lessons from a Former CIA Officer for the Secretary of State

By Philip Giraldi | American Herald Tribune | May 7, 2018 Former Central Intelligence Agency Director Mike Pompeo has recently completed his first trip to the Middle East as U.S. Secretary of State. Perhaps not surprisingly as President Donald Trump appears prepared to decertify the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) limiting Iran’s nuclear program […]

The Trouble with Trotskyists: Obsessed with Stalin, They See Betrayed Revolutions Everywhere

I first encountered Trotskyists in Minnesota half a century ago during the movement against the Vietnam War. I appreciated their skill in organizing anti-war demonstrations and their courage in daring to call themselves “communists” in the United States of America – a profession of faith that did not groom them for the successful careers enjoyed by their intellectual counterparts in France. So I started my political activism with sympathy toward the movement. In those days it was in clear opposition to U.S. imperialism, but that has changed.

Israel Vows to ‘Eliminate’ Assad if He Keeps Letting Iran Operate From Syria

Sputnik – 07.05.2018 Israel has repeatedly voiced concern over alleged Iranian military presence in Syria and claimed that the Islamic Republic has been building a base in the country, while Tehran has strongly refuted the accusations. However, Iran has admitted sending military advisors to Syria in order to help Damascus fight terrorists. Israeli Energy Minister […]

“We May Have to Eliminate Assad”

As stated here previously.: Israel has struck Syria. Repeatedly. Hundreds of times over the past 7 years. They simply didn't use the Iranian excuse all the time. Syria is not “Iran” or Iranian territory. Per the spin. Israel has struck Syrian territory. Whomever is present on Syrian territory is there at the request of the leadership of Syria. Israel has struck Syrian territory many times. Iran has NOT targeted Israel.

Israel’s Netanyahu to be guest of honour at Russia’s Victory Day Celebration

The Russian government has confirmed that Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel has been invited to attend Russia’s forthcoming 9th May Victory Day Celebration as the guest of honour.  He will also hold high level talks with the Russian government and with President Putin.
The Kremlin’s website has published a statement to that effect

Netanyahu to Meet Putin in Moscow on Wednesday to Discuss Iran and Syria

(MEE) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow next week, the premier’s office said, ahead of a possible US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal. The Wednesday meeting will discuss “regional developments”, Netanyahu’s office said, and follows the Israeli leader’s unveiling of “proof” of Iran’s alleged past military nuclear ambitions. […]