“Whenever they [Americans] smile at the officials of the Islamic revolution … we notice that they are hiding a dagger behind their back… They have not changed their intentions.” – Khamenei…
- Iran’s Khamenei Rejects U.S. Outreach (Washington Post)
… Meanwhile, Parliament hopes to trim a $30 billion dollar deficit by cutting subsidies for food, fuel, electricity and postal services:
- Iranians Brace for Tougher Economic Times (LA Times)
As Israel expresses “disappointment” with Arab states unwilling to invest in the Palestinian economy while deflecting blame for the failed negotiations, citing the “world’s emphasis on a settlement freeze” as the cause of the delay:
- Israel Calls on Gulf States to Aid Palestinians (Christian Science Monitor)
The Gaza blockade seems unable to prevent military weapons from entering Gaza ecn as it justifies their use…
… However, some Palestinians seek to break the cycle of oppression, “If they[Israel] cannot accuse us of terrorism, they cannot stop us. The world will support us”:
In a shameful vote of 344 to 36, US House of Representatives passes a nonbinding resolution that Obama should turn a blind eye on war crimes:
- US House Rejects Goldstone Report (Al Jazeera)
“Filmmakers wanting to ‘educate people about the true meaning of Islam’ would have a greater degree of success in … telling stories about Islam and Muslims that come from more unexpected sources”:
- The Pitfalls of Filming Muhammad (Guardian)
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