Sunday, May 5, 2019

Celebrities Denounce Proposed Boycott of Eurovision in Israel - Laura Snapes  (Guardian-UK) Their letter states: "We believe the cultural boycott movement is an affront to both Palestinians and Israelis who are working to advance peace through compromise, exchange, and mutual recognition. While we all may have differing opinions on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the best path to peace, we all agree that a cultural boycott is not the answer."

Report: Iran Limits Its Plans in Syria(Asharq al-Awsat-UK) Israel's military operations in Syria, as well as the economic situation in Iran, prompted Tehran to give up a large part of its plans and limit its objectives in Syria, 


Hamas shifts tactics in bitcoin fundraising, highlighting crypto risks: research - Tom Wilson, Dan Williams (Reuters) Hamas has said Tehran is the biggest backer of the al-Qassam Brigades.
Well, this week we had Holocaust Remembrance Day and this happened: 
PA Holocaust abuse:  PA misrepresents photos of Holocaust victims  as Arabs killed by Jews - again! - Itamar Marcus and Nan Jacques Zilberdik (PMW)

Russia, Syrian army step up attacks on rebel-held northwestern Syria -  Suleiman Al-Khalidi  (Reuters)  The targeted villages and towns in northern Hama and southern Idlib fall within a buffer zone agreed to last September between Russia and Turkey as part of a deal that averted a major offensive on the area. Schools, health facilities, and residential areas have been hit, a UN official said Thursday. “The barrel bombing is the worst we have seen for at least 15 months.