The Trump declaration
Dec 16,2017 – JORDAN TIMES – Kamel Abu Jaber The Trump declaration should have come as no more than a disappointment to us Arabs, as it was no more than […]
Mohammed bin Salman’s ill-advised ventures have weakened Saudi Arabia’s position in the world
Other states in the Middle East are coming to recognise that there are winners and losers, and have no wish to be on the losing side Patrick Cockburn @indyworld 16th […]
Pence trip to Middle East overshadowed by Trump’s Jerusalem decision
Reuters International This content was published on December 15, 2017 U.S. vice-president Mike Pence becomes emotional addressing a prayer vigil for the victims in the First Baptist Church of […]
How Israel helped create Hamas
The Muslim Times’ Editor’s Note: Yes, this is an old article. We bring it for the benefit of our readers who do not know this history. Israel’s creation of Hamas served two purposes (and still serves the same): (1) make sure that the Palestinian vote is divided (2) always have […]
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation is no longer a force on the world stage
These Muslim leaders are no longer valid. They represent failed states with neither morality nor courage to show for their presence at the Istanbul summit Robert Fisk Middle East Correspondent […]
The Crusades Through Arab Eyes (Book Review)
By Ricardo B. Salinas Volumes have been written about the Crusades, the series of wars in which European Christians sought to take, by any means, the holy places under Muslim […]
Islamic Dream Interpretation: GREEN (by Ibn Sirin)
Green — (Fertile; Good harvest; Longevity; Paradise; Youth) Wearing a green garment in a dream is a sign of piety, religious attendance, assiduity and devotion. Green silky garments are the […]
Israel intel chief invites Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to visit
FRENCH PRESS AGENCY – AFP JERUSALEM FILE PHOTO: Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman attends a graduation ceremony and air show marking the 50th anniversary of the […]
De-radicalization can work for former ISIS fighters
De-radicalization can work for former ISIS fighters Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Tory leader Andrew Scheer have fiercely debated the fate of radicalized fighters who return to Canada Houssem Ben […]
Syria service for British fighters Jac Holmes and Oliver Hall
By Emma Vardy BBC News 11 December 2017 A military ceremony has been held in Syria for two Britons killed with the Kurdish-led armed group the YPG. Jac Holmes, from […]
Raqqa casualties: ‘I blame the coalition’
Civilians are returning to Raqqa after Islamic State were pushed out, but dangers, and wounds, remain. From the section Middle East BBC SEE VIDEO: http://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-middle-east-42333745/raqqa-casualties-i-blame-the-coalition
‘We are one’ – Palestinian Christians and Muslims unite against Trump’s Jerusalem call
Reuters International This content was published on December 12, 2017 A protester shouts slogans during a demonstration against U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital […]
International humanitarian law: ICRC president warns over ‘explosive mix’ of urban conflicts
By Kathrin Ammann This content was published on December 11, 2017 The president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Peter Maurer inspects the scene of the […]
As climate threats grow, Iraq battles a new enemy: Water shortages
Officials say damage to Iraq’s own dams and other infrastructure makes water supplies more irregular By Thomson Reuters Foundation – Dec 12,2017 – JORDAN TIMES Displaced Iraqi children who fled […]
What Trump has done: The entire US-Middle East political framework just collapsed
Dec 12,2017 – JORDAN TIMES – Ramzy Baroud Now that US President Donald Trump has fully adopted the Israeli right-wing political discourse on Palestine, the Palestinian Authority is in a […]
EU tells Netanyahu it rejects Trump’s Jerusalem move
By Reuters – Dec 11,2017 -JORDAN TIMES Lebanese demonstrators march with a model of the Dome of the Rock, along with their national flags and Palestinian flags as well as […]
Saudi corruption: Who’s being released and who’s going to court?
A sweeping roundup last month of Saudi princes and businessmen aimed at purging corruption has caused initial concern among potential investors, but many viewed this as a positive development. Minister […]
What else to talk about ?
Dec 11,2017 – JORDAN TIMES – Jawad Anani After the unsurprising announcement of President Donald Trump on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, of his decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s […]
In sign of gently warming ties, Bahraini delegation visits Israel
Members of the ‘This is Bahrain’ group say they were sent by King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa ‘with a message of peace’ By TOI staff 10 December 2017, Members […]
Looking back: Oct. 17, 1973: Angry Arabs Turn Off Oil Spigot
1973: The Arab oil-producing states impose an embargo against nations supporting Israel in the Fourth Arab-Israeli War, also known as the October War, Ramadan War or Yom Kippur War. […]