November 21, 2024
Opinion
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The Italian Foreign Minister claims that Italy safeguards Hezbollah and they “should learn to use their weapons better”

By Giovanni Giacalone The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said that four Ghanaian peacekeepers were wounded on Tuesday when a rocket that was most likely fired by “non-state actors” hit their base in southern Lebanon. Peacekeepers and facilities were targeted in three separate incidents, UNIFIL added. In addition, eight rockets hit the headquarters […]

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Middle East Opinion

Free Will and Destiny: The Spiritual Journey Between Choice and Fate

by Elisa Garfagna The concept of free will, a cornerstone of Jewish tradition, stands as a testament to the dignity and responsibility inherent in being human, created in the divine image. In sacred scripture, particularly in the Torah, humanity is endowed with an extraordinary power: the ability to choose between good and evil, to forge […]

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A Strange New Romance between Hungary and Chad

by Scott Morgan There has been some interest in recent moves by Hungary to solidify a defense relationship with the Central African Country of Chad. There are several interesting questions regarding why this is happening. Let’s start with some simple data points. The basic question to be asked first is whether or not if there […]

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The Italy-Qatar defense agreement: Italy is once again siding with the “wrong crowd”

by Giovanni Giacalone The Italian firm Fincantieri recently signed a memorandum of understanding with Qatari Barzan Holdings to jointly develop a short-range anti-drone radar. The program deal, named “Omega 360”, is worth approximately $108 million, with the first units expected to be produced by the end of 2026. The signed deal follows a recent meeting […]

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The Italian disaster in Lebanon and the accusations against Israel

by Giovanni Giacalone The recent incidents involving UNIFIL compounds in southern Lebanon caused a series of protests from the UN and those European governments with peacekeeping troops in the area; specifically, Italy, Spain and France. UNIFIL said the Israeli military “deliberately” hit several of their posts, including the headquarters at Naqoura. At least five UNIFIL […]

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Fifteen Seconds: The Price of Life

by Elisa Garfagna In a fast-paced world, 15 seconds can feel like an eternity or, conversely, a fleeting moment. These are moments that allow us to dream, reflect, and act. In those brief intervals, we can perform gestures that have the power to change a day. Imagine having just enough time to embrace someone you […]

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Shemà: Jewish Heritage and Primo Levi

By Elisa Garfagna Shemà, one of the most sacred and significant prayers in Jewish tradition, transcends mere affirmation of faith; it serves as a profound point of connection among spirituality, anthropology, and psychology. Opening with the words “Shema Yisrael, Adonai Eloheinu, Adonai Echad” (“Hear, O Israel: the Lord is our God, the Lord is One”), […]

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23 Years Since the US Invasion of Afghanistan: Pakistan’s Lasting Cost of the “War on Terror”.

by Arshad Mehmood Twenty-three years ago, on October 7, 2001, the United States launched its invasion of Afghanistan, a move that would reshape the geopolitical landscape of South Asia. Termed the “War on Terror,” the invasion was a direct response to the September 11 attacks orchestrated by Al-Qaeda. The US and its allies sought to […]

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The anti US far-left subversive groups in Italy and the “Palestinian cause” Part 1

by Giovanni Giacalone On August 22nd, 2024, the far-left group “Italian New Communist Party (INCP), issued a 24-page long public notice (notice no. 145) calling for the boycott of Israel and the fight against the Zionists in Italy, against the United States, and NATO. In that same notice, the INCP also published a list with […]

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Hizbullah and Hamas Supporters in Italy on the March: Who is Protecting Their Operations?

  by Giovanni Giacalone     On Saturday, September 28th, 2024, scenes worthy of Nazi Germany were seen in Milan, during a “pro-Palestinian” demonstration organized by the far-left group “Committee for the Support of Communist Resistance (CARC)” and the Arab-Palestinian Democratic Union. During the street march, cardboard signs with the faces of several people including […]

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