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persian gulf
What America will offer Israel after the nuclear deal
Jewish Journal
September 1, 2015
The moment the Iran nuclear deal becomes law, as seems increasingly likely given growing congressional support for the agreement, the focus of the U.S.-Israel conversation will shift to the question of what’s next.
Why does Qatar support Hamas?
Jewish Journal
September 15, 2014
It was the first Persian Gulf state to establish ties with Israel, the first to welcome Israeli students and the only one to allow direct dialing to Israel. Israeli athletes shine on its courts.
Is a common fear of Iran driving Israel and Saudi Arabia together?
Jewish Journal
October 21, 2013
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is hoping the enemy of one’s enemy truly does become a friend.
Dennis Ross: Obama will strike Iran if necessary
Jewish Journal
January 11, 2012
Dennis Ross, President Obama\’s former top Iran adviser, said the president would strike Iran to keep the Islamic Republic from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
Persian Gulf tensions mount as U.S. engages Israel on Iran
Jewish Journal
January 2, 2012
The Obama administration is engaged in a full-court press to persuade Israel that Iran’s nuclear threat can be contained short of war. The U.S. lobbying has received a mixed reception from Israel, where the Netanyahu government has not ruled out a unilateral strike on Iran.
Revolutionary Guard chief: Iran can hit ships as far away as Indian Ocean
Jewish Journal
April 22, 2011
The commander of Iran\’s powerful Revolutionary Guard says his forces are expanding their capabilities to retaliate against possible enemy attacks from outside the Gulf. Gen. Mohammad Ali Jafari says Iran can strike back against foreign warships launching attacks against Iran from as far away as the Indian Ocean. Jafari made the comments in an interview with the semi-official Fars news agency Friday.
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