Category Archives: Netanyahu

U.S. Jews Battle Over Blumenthal’s “Goliath”

Posted on October 22, 2013 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall Max Blumenthal is a young Jewish American journalist whose father, Sidney Blumenthal, was a senior adviser to President Bill Clinton from August 1997 until January 2001. Preparing to write his latest book,  Goliath: Life and Loathing in Greater … Continue reading →

Posted in Middle East Politics, Netanyahu, Obama | 6 Comments

Bob Dylan: “For the times they are a-changin”

Posted on October 7, 2013 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall “For the times they are a-changin”, is a line from the third verse of Bob Dylan’s 1964 classic American protest hymn, released as the title track of Dylan’s 1964 album. In 1985, Dylan told Cameron Crowe, who … Continue reading →

Posted in Iran, Iran, Middle East Politics, Netanyahu, United Nations | 8 Comments

Netanyahu and Obama Seek “The Truth”

Posted on October 1, 2013 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in the United States this week, vowing to expose “the truth” about Iran. The exposure vow from Netanyahu was just the opening barrage in what is expected to be a … Continue reading →

Posted in John Kerry, Media, Middle East, Netanyahu, Obama, United Nations | 13 Comments

Peace Talks Begin Despite Political Resistance

Posted on August 13, 2013 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall The first session of the Israeli-Palestinian peace talks began Wednesday evening in Jerusalem’s King David Hotel. Israeli Justice Minister Tzipi Livni and Palestinian chief negotiator Saeb Erekat are representing their respective sides. U.S. envoy Martin Indyk, … Continue reading →

Posted in John Kerry, Middle East, Middle East Politics, Netanyahu, USA | 11 Comments

“God of our weary years, God of our silent tears”— James Weldon Johnson

Posted on August 5, 2013 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall This blog has an internal statistics page which reports a daily compilation of the number of “visits” to the current posting. The same page also reports on visits to previous postings. A few days ago I noticed … Continue reading →

Posted in -Archive 2008, Middle East, Middle East Politics, Netanyahu, Obama | 7 Comments

Kerry Undertakes One Last Anti-War Mission

Posted on July 1, 2013 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall John Kerry is back in Washington after his fifth official trip to the Middle East. He is already planning his return to the region. Despite the lack of any visible signs of success, the U.S. Secretary … Continue reading →

Posted in John Kerry, Middle East Politics, Netanyahu | 9 Comments

“Poor George, he can’t help it . . .”

Posted on June 23, 2013 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall “Poor George, he can’t help it — he was born with a silver foot in his mouth.” This memorable line from future Texas Governor Ann Richards was aimed at soon-to-be President George H. W. Bush. It … Continue reading →

Posted in Human Rights, Middle East, Middle East Politics, Netanyahu, Politics and Elections | 4 Comments

Clinton and Netanyahu Not Good for Obama

Posted on June 17, 2013 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall With friends like former President Bill Clinton and current Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, what is a fellow like President Obama to do? As a start, he could get a few second opinions. President Obama is … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Kerry Delays Orwellian Trip to Middle East

Posted on June 10, 2013 by wallwritings

by James M. Wall Secretary of State John Kerry has delayed his fifth “peace process” trip to Israel/Palestine. The Secretary will remain in Washington to attend strategy sessions on Syria. The delay in starting his fifth trip should give Kerry time … Continue reading →

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Ten Years After US Invades Iraq, Israel Eager to Take the US Into Round Two

Posted on May 20, 2013 by wallwritings

By James M. Wall Ten years after the US invaded Iraq in 2003, another Middle East war looms large between the West and Muslim states. Signs point to the strong possibility that Israel, and its US Zionist supporters, remain determined, … Continue reading →

Posted in Middle East Politics, Netanyahu, War | 6 Comments