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EU foreign policy head Catherine Ashton (left) with Javad Zarif, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. (photo: UN PHOTO/Jean-Marc Ferré)

Under the radar: Israel’s security establishment supports new Iran agreement

The Israeli brass’ stated view of the Geneva talks and Sunday’s accord is plainly at odds with the loud, sustained ‘gevalt!’ coming from the Prime Minister’s Office and cabinet. The news from Israel is that Israel hates the Iranian nuclear deal struck in Geneva – but the news is not entirely accurate. It’s true, of…

By Larry Derfner November 25, 2013

Demonstrators in Cairo, under tear gas attack (Flickr user Monasoh, creative commons license(

Why is the Egyptian Army in Sinai?

And why is the Chief of Military Intelligence still in office? Two comments on recent events Egyptian Forces in Sinai: Several reports indicate that Egyptian military forces have entered Sharm el-Sheikh, in Sinai. Rumors also say this is where Mubarak is at the moment. The entrance of Egyptian military forces into Sinai is prohibited by…

By Yossi Gurvitz January 30, 2011