Pontiff’s comments are likely to anger Turkey, which denies that the deaths 100 years ago constituted genocide. Pope Francis marked the 100th anniversary of the slaughter of Armenians by calling it “the first genocide of the 20th century” – a politically explosive pronouncement that is likely to anger Turkey. Historians estimate that up to 1.5… Read More Pope bell Turkish genocide of Armenians

Who can best represent Zionism? The secular Labor leader Herzog, or Bennett and HaBayit HaYehudi? Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is signaling that he has not decided on the composition of his fourth government. He has two options: a right-wing and ultra-Orthodox government that includes Habayit Hayehudi; or a centrist and ultra-Orthodox government that includes Zionist… Read More Bennett, Herzog battle over Zionism

Iraq demands drones, apache helicopters and fresh credit lines from Washington D.C. Iraq’s prime minister will seek President Barack Obama’s help to acquire billions of dollars in drones and other U.S. arms to fight Islamic State during a U.S. visit next week but wants to defer payment for the purchases, a senior Iraqi official said.… Read More The move westwards towards Golan