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Turkey removes ambassadors from US, Israel after over 50 Palestinians killed in Gaza


RT
Mon, 14 May 2018 20:25 UTC
Protest
© Osman Orsal / ReutersPro-Islamist demonstrators march during a protest in support of Palestinians and against the U.S. moving its embassy to Jerusalem, in Istanbul, Turkey May 14, 2018.
Ankara has recalled its ambassadors from both Washington and Tel Aviv "for consultations," the Turkish government has confirmed.

The Turkish government also declared three days of mourning on Monday for over 50 Palestinians killed on the Israel-Gaza border.

Israeli security forces opened fire on demonstrators gathering along the border fence to protest the relocation of the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

"Turkey will react to this harshly," said President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Comment: See also: South Africa removes Israel ambassador over 'violent aggression' in Gaza by the IDF

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Umbrella

The triad countries: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Iran - and then there is Israel

Nisar Ahmed Khan
Modern Diplomacy
Sun, 29 Apr 2018 00:00 UTC
Israel puzpiece
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Historically Pakistan sought to maintain the policy of neutrality or balance between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In this regard, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia enjoy long term strategic ties backed by various economic, defence and military-to-military cooperation agreements, not to mention the religious affinities that underscore these ties. To be sure, Pakistan has also been very conscious of Iran's genuine concerns when it comes to managing its ties with Saudi Arabia and at the same time has been making great strides in enhancing the spectrum of cooperation with Iran.

Pakistan's refusal to accept Saudi request to send troops to the costly Yemen war is usually taken as an important example of Pakistan's commitment to the policy of neutrality. At present, the complexity of the triad has further been increased by Saudi-Israel growing rapprochement. Thus, in order to understand the dynamics and the future trajectory of the triad and Pakistan's role in it, an important element that needs careful consideration and study is Saudi-Israel growing cordiality and their perception of the changing dynamics on the conflict ridden geo-political landscape of the Middle East.

Comment: Not a foursome any time soon.

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USA

US opens its Jerusalem embassy on 'a great day for peace' as dozens of Palestinians die from Israeli fire


RT
Mon, 14 May 2018 13:02 UTC
Jerusalem Embassy ceremony
© Ronen Zvulun / Reuters
The US has opened its embassy in Jerusalem following the highly-divisive decision by President Donald Trump last December. Pledges of peace during the ceremony came as dozens of Palestinians were killed by Israelis in protests.

"President Trump, by recognizing history, you have made history!" said a beaming Benjamin Netanyahu during a passionate speech punctuated by frequent ovations, referring to the decision by "Israel's greatest ally" to relocate the embassy from Tel Aviv.

The Israeli Prime Minister said that Monday, which also marked 70 years since Israel's foundation, was a "great day for peace," adding that there can be no resolution to the Middle East conflict without accepting the "truth" of Jerusalem's status as the capital.

Prior to that US President Donald Trump was also not short of words to praise the event.

"It's been a long time coming... For many years we have failed to acknowledge the obvious," said Trump in a recorded message, noting that Jerusalem has been Israel's historic capital since ancient times, and presently houses its key institutions.


Comment: '...Israel's historic capital since ancient times'? Who proofed this message?


The US delegation was represented by Ivanka Trump, her husband Jared Kushner and US ambassador to Israel David Friedman who said that the US merely "extended to Israel the right we extend to any other nation - the right to designate its capital city."


Comment: Does this equally apply or even a little apply to Palestine?


Comment: The so-called 'message of peace' rings very hollow when men, women and children are simultaneously being gunned down. In contrast, Erdogan's statement reflecting 'Washington opted to be part of the problem' and has 'lost its mediating role in the peace process'...is spot on.

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'Child of delusion' Jared Kushner: 'All people can live in peace,' as Israel continues killing dozens of Palestinians


RT
Mon, 14 May 2018 14:01 UTC
Jared Kushner/Ivanka
© www.irishtimes.comJared Kushner and Ivanka Trump at reception ceremony ahead of the US embassy move to Jerusalem.
Jared Kushner's speech at the US Embassy opening ceremony in Jerusalem claims both sides of an Israeli-Palestinian peace deal could gain more than they give,
Palestinians under fire
© Ibraheem Abu Mustafa / ReutersPalestinian demonstrators run for cover from Israeli fire and tear gas on the Israel-Gaza border.
as Israeli forces shot dead 41 protesters on Monday.

Kushner, whom President Donald Trump tasked with bringing peace to the Middle East, said the US administration had almost completed a peace plan, but is undecided about when to reveal its contents, in light of the outrage the US embassy move sparked.

Ahead of Kushner's address on Monday, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) killed 41 Palestinians and injured over 1,900 more at protests along the Gaza-Israeli border. The sixth week of the Great Return March has been the most deadly, and was described by the Palestinian government as a "terrible massacre."


Update: The Palestinian Ministry of Health has released the names of 43 Palestinians, who it says were gunned down by Israeli soldiers and more than 2,200 people have been wounded.


Monday's wounded include 74 children and 23 women, according to the Gaza Ministry of Health. The total number of casualties at the protests stands at 86 over the six weeks.

"We believe, it is possible for both sides to gain more than they give - so that all people can live in peace - safe from danger, free from fear, and able to pursue their dreams," Kushner's said at the embassy opening on Monday.

Comment: Whatever the US plan is/was meant to be, it is now a nonstarter. In fact, Bibi's promise of compromise directed by the US was always just for show -- masterfully played to get what he wanted: Jerusalem declared capital and leverage via the JCPOA nix. Is Trump also duped to deliver Israel's war on Iran? Enter the neocons...

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Nuke

Trump may think he's killed the Iran nuclear deal


RT
Mon, 14 May 2018 05:09 UTC
trumpfacerocket
© Doug Ross
US President Donald Trump has tweeted a statement suggesting that the Iran nuclear deal, an internationally acclaimed multilateral accord, is a thing of the past. That is despite all other signatories reaffirming their commitment.

In a tweet on Sunday, Trump lauded his own decision to opt out of the landmark agreement reached between the US, the UK, France, Russia, China, Germany and Iran in 2015 after months of tedious negotiations.

"Remember how badly Iran was behaving with the Iran Deal in place. They were trying to take over the Middle East by whatever means necessary. Now, that will not happen!" Trump tweeted, suggesting that his unilateral withdrawal already killed the agreement.

All other parties to the agreement, including the "rogue" Iran itself, pledged to stick to its terms and discuss the impact of the US pullout in upcoming talks. Several European leaders, such as President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker and EU top diplomat Federica Mogherini, signaled that Europe is done doing the US' bidding and may break with its powerful ally to pursue its own interests, as Washington threatened to hit European businesses in Iran with revived economic sanctions.

Comment: If 'Europe' (collectively and individually) had been truly an equal partner - stood its ground on issues rather than become an appendage of the US - the situations in Iran, Syria and Yemen might be very different. The same goes for the US, had it stood up to Israel all along, recognizing it was being bought and played - no more useful than a dutiful proxy. Who 'killed' the Iran deal?

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Russia nixes S-300 missiles for Syria after Netanyahu's visit

Tyler Durden
Zero Hedge
Fri, 11 May 2018 17:26 UTC
S-300
© UnknownS-300
Russia has made an apparent U-turn on its prior signaling that it would supply the advanced S-300 surface-to-air missiles to Syria after this week's major escalation between Syria and Israel, which involved scores of surface-to-surface rockets being fired by both sides, primarily across the contested Golan border, and some 28 Israeli aircraft firing around 60 air-to-surface missiles at Syria during the exchange.

Is this the beginning of a Russian lack of commitment in Syria? Or is this the realization that Syria can stand on its own after creating new rules of engagement with Israel?

Russia is now indicating Syria has "everything it needs" to repel Israeli aggression.

Reuters reports that Putin's personal aide indicated the change in calculus:
The comments, by Vladimir Kozhin, an aide to President Vladimir Putin who oversees Russian military assistance to other countries, follow a visit to Moscow by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this week, who has been lobbying Putin hard not to transfer the missiles.

"For now, we're not talking about any deliveries of new modern (air defense) systems," Izvestia cited Kozhin as saying when asked about the possibility of supplying Syria with S-300s.

The Syrian military already had "everything it needed," Kozhin added.
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Footprints

South Africa removes Israel ambassador over 'violent aggression' in Gaza by the IDF


RT
Mon, 14 May 2018 19:16 UTC
South African flag
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The South African government is withdrawing its ambassador to Israel in response to the "violent aggression" by Israeli forces at the Gaza border, which saw 55, including six children, killed on Monday.

"The latest attack has resulted in scores of other Palestinian citizens reported injured, and the wanton destruction of property," the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) said in a statement on Monday, as cited by Eyewitness News. "Given the indiscriminate and gravity of the latest Israeli attack, the South African government has taken a decision to recall Ambassador Sisa Ngombane with immediate effect until further notice."

South Africa also repeated its view that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) must withdraw from the Gaza border and "bring to an end the violent and destructive incursions into Palestinian territories."
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Vader

Trump's Pyrrhic victory? The US has opted for a course that can only lead to war

Philip Giraldi
The Strategic Culture Foundation
Mon, 14 May 2018 19:44 UTC
Trump
© ocregister.comPresident Donald Trump
Nearly everyone loses by President Donald Trump's decision on Tuesday to withdraw from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) relating to Iran's nuclear energy program and to reinstate the "highest level" of sanctions while also threatening secondary sanctions on any country that "helps" the Iranians.

The whole world loses because nuclear proliferation is a disaster waiting to happen and Iran will now have a strong incentive to proceed with a weapons program to defend itself from Israel and the United States.

If Iran does so, it will trigger a regional nuclear arms race with Saudi Arabia and Egypt undoubtedly seeking weapons of their own.

Iran and the Iranian people will lose because their suffering economy will not now benefit from the lifting of sanctions and other economic inducements that convinced it to sign the agreement in the first place.
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Attention

Bolivia's Evo Morales warns of US plan to subvert and then invade Venezuela


teleSUR
Sun, 13 May 2018 12:00 UTC
evo morales
© ReutersBolivia's President Evo Morales speaks during May Day celebrations in Oruro, Bolivia, May 1, 2018.
Morales explained that "the empire acts out of fear of the sovereign vote and knows that it will never again subject the free people."

Bolivian President Evo Morales said Sunday that the United States and the Organization of American States are implementing a plan with the purpose of defeating the Bolivarian Revolution in Venezuela.

"Before the elections they will carry out violent actions supported by the media and after the elections they will try a military invasion with Armed Forces from neighboring countries," President Morales said on his official Twitter account.

Comment: He wouldn't be the first head of state to speak out against the dark moves of the US deep state and be proven right. US chaos creation in Latin America is also well documented and has been going on for decades:

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Ambulance

Melania Trump hospitalized for emergency kidney condition

Saager Enjeti
The Daily Caller
Mon, 14 May 2018 03:17 UTC
Pres and Mrs Trump
© Mark Wilson/Getty ImagesU.S. President Donald Trump hugs first lady Melania Trump during an event to celebrate military mothers and spouses, in The East Room at the White House on May 9, 2018 in Washington, DC.
First Lady Melania Trump underwent emergency kidney surgery Monday for a benign condition.

She will reportedly remain at the hospital for the remainder of the week, her office announced Monday.
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