Contents tagged with nuclear
Filed in: Middle East Turmoil | by Jay Sekulow | 10:55 AM Jan. 7, 2013
Does a Hagel Nomination Mean a Giant Leap Forward for Iran’s Nuclear Program?
Since 1948, the hostile governments of the Middle East have done everything in their military power to completely destroy the state of Israel. Immediately after Israel’s declaration of independence, Arab armies united to invade the new nation. In 1967, Israel found itself surrounded by hundreds of thousands of troops and thousands of tanks. In 1973, Egypt and Syria breached the peace and sanctity of Yom Kippur and launched a surprise attack that brought Israel to the brink of extinction... Continue Reading
Filed in: Iran | by Matthew Clark | 11:46 AM Sep. 28, 2012
Netanyahu Draws Red Line Iran Must Not be Allowed to Cross
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United Nations yesterday, clearly establishing the “red line” that Iran must not be allowed to cross. He opened his remarks with a sharp retort to Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s outrageous statements earlier this week that Israel has “no roots” in the Middle East. Netanyahu stated: Three thousand years ago, King David reigned over the Jewish state in our eternal capital, Jerusalem. I say that to all ... Continue Reading
Filed in: Iran | by David French | 4:33 PM Aug. 9, 2012
Is Iran Making Progress Towards a Nuclear Weapon?
Over at the Washington Post, Jen Rubin rounds up recent reporting out of Israel that Iran may be making unexpectedly rapid progress in its nuclear weapons program. This report, while deeply disturbing, is hardly surprising. As we watch the nuclear drama unfold, it’s worth remembering that nuclear weaponry is a 67-year-old techonology. In other words, Iran doesn’t have to do anything ground-breaking to build its bomb – the process is merely an exercise in accessing materials,... Continue Reading
Filed in: Israel | by Jay Sekulow | 10:04 AM Mar. 8, 2012
Israel's Legal Case for Stopping Iran
In a world where nuclear weapons could soon be in the hands of a rogue nation like Iran, an Israeli preemptive strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities would be fully justified. Despite its ban on aggressive war, Article 51 of the United Nations Charter clearly recognizes a state’s inherent right of self-defense against another state. Thus, Israel has full authority to act unilaterally or collectively in its self-defense. Yet, Article 51 does not create the right to self-defense; it i... Continue Reading
Filed in: Israel | by Jay Sekulow | 10:43 AM Feb. 3, 2012
Obama Must Defend Israel, Not "Caution" Our Most Important Ally
Israel is facing grave danger from Iran, which is expected to have nuclear weapons within a year. The big question: Where does President Obama stand? Will he back Israel and defend our most important ally, if necessary? Don't seem to be getting that feeling from the White House. The Washington Post reports: "President Obama and Panetta are said to have cautioned the Israelis that the United States opposes an attack, believing that it would derail an increasingly successful international econom... Continue Reading
Filed in: Iran | by Jordan Sekulow | 1:56 PM Jan. 30, 2012
Less than “One Year Remains to Stop Iran”
1.31.2012 Update: The Washington Post has an important article on Iran's willingness to attack the U.S., "Iran, perceiving threat from West, willing to attack on U.S. soil, U.S. intelligence report finds." U.S. intelligence agencies believe that Iran is prepared to launch terrorist attacks inside the United States in response to perceived threats from America and its allies, the U.S. spy chief said Tuesday. Director of National Intelligence James Clapper said in prepared testimony that an alle... Continue Reading
Filed in: United Nations | by Jay Sekulow | 1:43 PM Jan. 27, 2012
Remembering the Holocaust in a Dangerous World
This is International Holocaust Remembrance Day, which marks the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. The world must never forget the Holocaust. Six million Jews murdered - exterminated - by the Nazi regime and its collaborators. " . . . for the dead and the living, we must bear witness . . . to remain silent and indifferent is the greatest sin of all . . ."Elie WieselHolocaust Survivor On this day, much of the world remembers the horror, that painful chapter in world history. ... Continue Reading
Filed in: Iran | by Matthew Clark | 4:43 PM Nov. 11, 2011
Iran’s Threat to Pastor Youcef and the World
Iran poses one of the greatest threats to freedom in the world today. One needs to look no further than the latest news headlines to come to this realization. However, Iran – which doesn’t hesitate to brutalize its own people and terrorize the world – is still a threat that can be neutralized. Iran continues to be the “most active state sponsor of terrorism” according to the U.S. State Department’s latest report. In fact, earlier this month, when Islamic Jih... Continue Reading
