La Gaceta, May 17

Hamas and the Exploitation of Death

Nonetheless, we must remember it forcefully: Nations have all the legitimacy, protected by international law, to defend themselves against aggression. The poor and innocent Palestinians appearing in those images are neither so poor nor so innocent. They may be oppressed, but by their own corrupt and totalitarian rulers, whether in Gaza or in the West Bank.

2018-05-17 by Rafael Bardaji

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The Telegraph, May 15

Hamas are using their own people as expendable tools. Don't fall for their games

All of this is no doubt hard to fully understand, especially if you are conditioned to see Israel in a bad light. But those who wrongly accuse Israel of using too much force play into the hands of Hamas.

2018-05-15 by Colonel Richard Kemp

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Conservative Home, May 15

Hamas needs dead Palestinians at Israel's borders

This week's operations, which are larger in scale than any seen previously, could result in greater numbers of Palestinian casualties than we have already seen. If they do, it is important to remember that Hamas is not only the party responsible, but one one that wanted such an outcome in the first place.

2018-05-15 by Rafael Bardaji and Davis Lewin

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Libertad Digital, May 14

Israel's Strategic Challenges

If the Europeans had treated Israel as a regular partner, with its strengths and weaknesses, but fully capable of making its own decisions, the conflict with the Palestinians would have ended years ago.

2018-05-14 by Rafael Bardaji

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Gatestone Institute, May 13

Expected Upsurge in Gaza Violence

The true and malevolent purpose of Hamas's plan is to incite violence in such a way that the IDF has no choice but to respond with lethal force, killing Gaza civilians.

2018-05-13 by Colonel Richard Kemp

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Statement on President Trump's decision to leave the JCPOA

We urge all Western parties involved in the deal to take advantage of this new situation and to work together to create a new framework and a coherent strategy to deal with Iran comprehensively.

2018-05-09 by Friends of Israel Initiative

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THE WEST MUST REACH A COMMON FRAMEWORK TO CONFRONT IRAN

This time, the U.K., France and Germany have a third chance to conceptualize, along with the U.S., to achieve a common, long-lasting, and safe solution.

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Also: 

· FOII's Statement on President's Trump Decision to Leave the JCPOA. 

· FOII's Actions on Iran Nuclear Deal. 

· Presentation of The Hlmg’s Report “Hizballah’s Terror Army” at the House Of Commons.