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Posts Tagged: Arabs

Arabs lose jobs because of BDS efforts

“Ironically, those who would get harmed the most by the move are some 15,000 Palestinian workers who are employed in these factories and depend on them to make a living.”

Palestinians choose Israeli products over Arab or Palestinian goods consistently

News article in Arabic chronicling an Arab shopkeeper’s decision to sell only Arab Palestinian goods and the resulting loss of sales and reputation he suffered from Arab Palestinians! BDS fail!

Bombs hit UN convoy escorts

“A roadside bomb struck a Syrian military truck near Deraa, wounding six soldiers just seconds after a convoy carrying the head of the UN observer mission passed by. An Associated Press news agency reporter who was travelling in the UN convoy said the explosion blew out the military vehicle’s windows and sent out a plume of black smoke. Vehicles in the UN convoy were not hit.”

1967 All Over Again?

Bibi oft compares the Iranian threat of 2012 to 1948 and the Shoah. Is an analogy to 1967 more appropriate? Recent political maneuvers seems to say yes.

Saudi Arabia closes embassy in Egypt over prisoner row

“Saudi Arabia recalled its ambassador to Egypt for ‘consultation’ and temporarily closed its embassy and consulate in Cairo following protests in Egypt against the detention of an Egyptian activist by the Saudi authorities. The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported that the reason behind the diplomatic move was ‘unjustified protests’ in Egypt and attempts to storm the Saudi embassy and consulates which ‘threatened the safety of its employees.’”

A ride on the Jerusalem light rail highlights the diversity of Israel. In this photo alone, you can see a young Haredi boy, an Arab woman, a Mizrahi Jew, and some young IDF soldiers in the background.

A ride on the Jerusalem light rail highlights the diversity of Israel. In this photo alone, you can see a young Haredi boy, an Arab woman, a Mizrahi Jew, and some young IDF soldiers in the background.

Arab leaders are united against a nuclear Iran

"The United States may be able to live with [a nuclear Iran.] We can’t."

- Yousef al-Otaiba, United Arab Emirates Ambassador to the United States

"We know [America’s] priority is Al Qaeda, but don’t forget Iran. Al Qaeda is not going to get a nuclear bomb."

- Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed

"The danger of letting [Iran’s nuclear program] go on is greater than the danger of stopping it."

- King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa of Bahrain

"Egypt supports international efforts to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons."

- Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmad Abu Gheit

"Iran entertains historical dreams of having the upper hand and the final word in this region…Iran will undoubtedly lead the countries of the region to obtain the same kind of weapon with which to threaten Iran."

- Former Saudi Arabia MP Muhammad Aal Zulfa

"Iran has oil and gas reserves that will last it for dozens, if not hundreds, of years. I don’t think it’s true that this project is for energy purposes…They want to intimidate their neighbors."

- Dr. Walid Al-Tabtabai, Kuwaiti Member of Parliament

"[Iran’s nuclear program] totally turns over the balance of power and makes Iran the master of the region and influential instrument in its decisions."

- Abdullah Bishara, Former Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council

"The Iranian nuclear program is worrisome not only for us, but for the entire world."

- Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan, United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister