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Hezbollah and the Golan
(Photo of Hasssan Nasrallah, via Kabobfest.com) In his first televised speech after the Israeli strikes on Syria, Hezbollah leader, Hassan Nasrallah, made two interesting remarks. First that Syria will supply Israeli arch enemy, Hezbollah, with “game changing arms.” Second, “the resistance … Continue reading
‘Non’- Romantic Sectarianism
If your Lord had pleased, surely all those who are on the earth would have believed, all of them; will you then force men till they become believers? __ Quran 10.99 Originally published in Daily News Egypt Beni Suef– A story of … Continue reading
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Tagged Copts, Egypt, Islam, Islamism, Islamists
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Will Bombing Iran Help Arab States?
This piece was intially published in The Daily Beast In an interview with the French magazine Paris Match, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said, “A military strike on Iran and neutralizing its nuclear threat would benefit the Arab states in the Middle East and … Continue reading
Is Priest Who Inspired Video Worth All The Rage?
This piece was initially published in Al-Monitor- The pulse of the Middle East As more details have come out about the men behind the anti-Islam video that enraged parts of the Muslim world, it was disclosed that they are devotees of Zakaria Boutros, … Continue reading
Jews of the Arab World
This is my photo essay: Jews in the Arab World which was initially published in -al-Monitor: http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/contents/articles/galleries/jews-in-the-arab-world.html Wish all my Jewish Tweeps a blessed new year.? Shana Tova every one.
Posted in Egypt, Iran, Israel, Photo Essay, Syria, Turkey, Uncategorized
Tagged bit.ly/SjPxZ5, Jews, Jews Middle east, Rosh Hashanah
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What now for Egypt’s uneasy peace with Israel?
This piece was originally published in The Telegraph I hope you find it interesting and I look forward to read your comments and feedback With Hosni Mubarak no longer in power, it seems inevitable that Egypt’s peace treaty with Israel will … Continue reading
The Salafi star at the Pyramids
Initially published at Egypt Independent The popularity of the Salafi Sheikh Adel was surprising, particularly in the top tourist destination in Egypt, the pyramids. A planned two-hour visit ended up as a mission to uncover the legacy of this man. … Continue reading
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The Power of Listening
‘If they won’t listen to Moses and the prophets, they won’t listen even if someone rises from the dead.’ Luke 16:31 With hindsight, perhaps these “dark” days were the most influential and indeed beneficial days of my life. The temporarily … Continue reading
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Rules of Engagement: Egypt’s Military, Police need Change, Reform
Iniatlly published in bikyamasr bit.ly/w0VJzO Rules of Engagement (2000) a military courtroom drama that featured Tommy Lee Jones and Samuel L Jackson; it was not particularly a groundbreaking movie. Nonetheless, the director William Freidken explored uncharted water, namely, the role … Continue reading
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