In the winter of 1966, Mr. Sagi’s commanders sent him on a secret mission, via Israel’s then-ally, Iran, to aid Mullah Mustafa Barzani and his pesh merga rebels in Iraqi Kurdistan. Six Iraqi army brigades were standing by to overwhelm the Kurds when the snow melted. Mr. Sagi, a lieutenant colonel, drew up defenses for Barzani’s lightly armed fighters. When those collapsed, Mr. Sagi advised the Kurds to allow the best of the Iraqi brigades to break out — right into an ambush.
Daily Archives: 25. September 2017
Turkey Turns to Fake News to Discourage Kurdish Referendum
After Netanyahu endorses Kurdish independence, Turkish pro-government outlets launch media blitz about ‚secret‘ Israel-Kurdish deal to settle Kurdish Jews in new state
Iraqi Kurdistan–Israel relations
Another account that symbolizes the trust between the tribal heads of Barzanis and the Jews of Aqra, takes place in 1944, when Mullā Mustafā concluded a tribal pact with the heads of the Zībarī tribe, in order to reinforce his leadership among the Kurdish tribes. To seal this pact with a marriage contract, Mullā Mustafā and Shaikh Ahmad were to marry daughters of the Zībarī tribal leaders. According to members of Khawaja Khinno family, in 1944, Mullā Mustafā was about to depart from Aqraj and Both David and Yitzhak Khawaja Khinno, accompanied him to say farewell. Before his departure, at the courtyard in front of the police station of Aqra, he distanced himself from the crowd and consulted with the two brothers. Mullā Mustafā told David: „Hājjī Qādir Agha [Zībarī] spoke with me about marrying his sister and Shaikh Mahmūd Agha [Zībarī] spoke with me about marrying his daughter… What do you think?“ David Khawaja Khinno told him: „I suggest that the sister of Hājjī Qādir Agha be given to Shaikh Ahmad and you should take the daughter of Mahmud Agha.“ Mullā Mustafā Barzani told him: „well, in that case, would you prepare gold [jewelry] for her?“
Warum plädiert Israel für Gründung von unabhängigem Kurdistan?
„(Israels Ministerpräsident Benjamin) Netanjahu spricht seit 2005 von der Notwendigkeit, eine Ölleitung von Kirkuk und Mosul (beide im Irak) über syrisches Gebiet zum Mittelmeer zu bauen, damit Israel eine zuverlässige Energiequelle bekäme“, fuhr der Experte fort.
200,000 Israelis Expected in “Kurdistan” Once Independence Is Declared
According to the magazine Israel-Kurd based in Erbil, the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu and Massoud Barzani, the self-appointed President of the future independent Kurdistan, have reached a secret agreement. Tel-Aviv is committed to installing 200 000 Israelis of Kurdish origin in Kurdistan.
Goodell on Sunday‘s actions: ‚I‘m proud of our league‘
Players across the NFL protested and showed demonstrations of unity during the playing of the national anthem Sunday following remarks made over the weekend by President Donald Trump that team owners should fire players who fail to stand for the national anthem prior to games.
The player responses drew support from NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, who told The MMQB‘s Peter King he was „proud“ of Sunday‘s actions.
„The way we reacted today, and this weekend, made me proud,“ Goodell said. „I‘m proud of our league.“
Know Your Rights Camp
10 Points
1. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO BE FREE.
2. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO BE HEALTHY.
3. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO BE BRILLIANT.
4. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO BE SAFE.
5. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO BE LOVED.
6. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO BE COURAGEOUS.
7. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO BE ALIVE.
8. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO BE TRUSTED.
9. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO BE EDUCATED.
10. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.
I love his heart and soul. The most selfless man ever @Kaepernick7 ❤️ thank you @realrameen of @NYJusticeLeague and @rhymes4relief
NFL: Rapper Jay-Z widmet Quarterback Colin Kaepernick ein Lied
Kaepernick wurde im März 2017 von den San Francisco 49ers entlassen und befindet sich seither auf der Suche nach einer neuen Mannschaft. Durch seinen Hymnenprotest tut er sich jedoch schwer, irgendwo unterzukommen.
Tom Brady wünscht sich NFL-Rückkehr von Colin Kaepernick
(18.9.2017) Auch Superstar Tom Brady reiht sich in die Schlange der Fürsprecher für den vertragslosen Colin Kaepernick ein. Seine Unterstützung kommt überraschend.
Der Fall Kaepernick: Wie rassistisch ist die NFL?
(21.9.2017) Eigentlich war Colin Kaepernick der Superstar der San Francisco 49ers. Dann machte er den Mund auf und begann Missstände anzusprechen. Eigentlich kein Problem. Eigentlich. Nun ist der Quarterback arbeitslos.
NFL: Footballspieler protestieren gegen Donald Trump
Als Reaktion auf Kritik von US-Präsident Donald Trump haben in den USA Spieler der National Football League (NFL) protestiert. Mehr als 150 Spieler knieten sich in den Stadien des Landes vor den jeweiligen Spielen nieder.
President Donald Trump Withdraws Invitation To White House From Stephen Curry | NBC Nightly
(24.9.2017) The Golden State Warriors said Saturday the team would not go to the White House after President Trump tweeted, “Going to the White House is considered a great honor for a championship team. Stephen Curry is hesitating, therefore invitation is withdrawn!” NFL players also spoke out against harsh remarks the president made about on-the-field protests.
NFL players send message to Trump in national anthem dispute
NFL stars linked arms, kneeled and raised fists after President Trump blasted NFL players who kneel during the „Star-Spangled Banner“ ahead of games.
Juan Williams: Trump‘s reckless North Korea gamble — the unifying theme of his foreign policy is disrespect
Trump’s aggressive handling of North Korea fits into a pattern.
He is similarly bombastic — and similarly non-strategic — in calling the Iran nuclear deal an “embarrassment,” to the U.S.
No other country has joined Trump in expressing regret over the deal. And he has not really explained why it is a bad deal.
In fact, the other nations who signed the deal, as well as the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), have all said Iran is in compliance.
‚Our Troops Could Arrive One Night‘: Erdogan Threatens to Invade, Cut Off Oil Pipeline From Iraqi Kurdistan
President Tayyip Erdogan warned on Monday Turkey could cut off the pipeline that carries oil from northern Iraq to the outside world, intensifying pressure on the Kurdish autonomous region over its independence referendum.
Ein historisches Amt für Wolfgang Schäuble
Schäuble sieht sich als Mann der Exekutive, auch wenn er inzwischen 45 Jahre im Parlament sitzt. Er war schon fast alles, was die deutsche Politik hergibt. Eigentlich fehlt dem Badener, der zweimal Innenminister war, seit acht Jahren Finanzminister ist und unter Helmut Kohl das Kanzleramt leitete, nur noch eines: selbst als Kanzler eine Regierung zu führen.
With FDP in German coalition, Greeks could miss old chap Schaeuble
PS Don’t tell me that von Lambsdorff has chances to be the next German finance Minister. As he has studied History he would need to learn some Maths first…
Merkel strikes reserved tone ahead of Macron‘s Europe speech
Her reserved tone may unsettle Macron, 39, who since his own election victory in May has spoken of working with Merkel, 63, on a fundamental overhaul of the EU, including the possibility of creating a eurozone budget, a eurozone finance minister and a preemptive fund to help countries in trouble.
Macron will set out his vision in a speech at the Sorbonne University in Paris on Tuesday.
Iran hat neuerlich Rakete getestet. Er verletzt damit weder das Nuklearabkommen noch die Resolution des SR d UN zu diesem Abkommen.
(23.9.2017)
Eine Atomkrise reicht vollauf
Der amerikanische Präsident Trump ist nicht nur mit der Bedrohung aus Nordkorea konfrontiert, sondern droht nun auch den Atomstreit mit Iran neu anzufachen. Er riskiert damit ein strategisches Debakel für die USA.
North Korea asserts a right to shoot down U.S. bombers
“The whole world should clearly remember it was the U.S. who first declared war on our country,” he said. “Since the United States declared war on our country, we will have every right to make countermeasures, including the right to shoot down United States strategic bombers even when they are not inside the airspace border of our country.”
Ri’s remarks were the most direct and threatening so far since Trump gave a combative address to the General Assembly last week in which he threatened to “totally destroy” North Korea.
Trump’s criticism of the Iran nuclear deal may only lead to more nuclear weapons
The Trump administration has an Oct. 15 deadline to certify to Congress that Iran is complying with the terms of the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, commonly known as the Iran nuclear deal.
Since January, the Trump administration has issued this certification every three months, and the International Atomic Energy Agency has repeatedly confirmed that Iran is in compliance — but the October certification remains unclear.
Iran just test-fired a Ballistic Missile capable of reaching Israel.They are also working with North Korea.Not much of an agreement we have!
(23.9.2017)
Trump und das Atom-Abkommen mit Teheran: „Vorwurf der Kriegstreiberei immer berechtigter“
(22.9.2017) Vor der UN-Vollversammlung hat US-Präsident Trump das Atom-Abkommen mit Teheran erneut scharf kritisiert. In Europa sieht man es jedoch anders. Beobachter meinen, die Frage des Abkommens biete den USA nur einen Vorwand, eigene Machtinteressen zu verfolgen.
Why Israel Won‘t Condemn the Shocking Success of Germany‘s Far-right Extremists
Not that Netanyahu or other fighters for the Jewish cause miss a chance to smell what seems to them to be an anti-Semitic rat: When the German foreign minister visited Israel and met representatives of the Breaking the Silence NGO, he and his Social Democratic party were accused of being anti-Semitic.
When the Mayor of Berlin (also a Social Democrat) was not quick enough in condemning the BDS movement he was even threatened by the Wiesenthal Center to be put on the list of top ten anti-Semites worldwide.
In short, anti-Semitism is attributed primarily to those who do not support the Israeli government‘s policy.
Germany Elections: A Catastrophe for Angela Merkel, Who Is Left With Few Options
Observers expect therefore that it may take many months to negotiate a new government, perhaps even until January or February 2018, leaving the country in turbulence and standstill. And even if Merkel manages to bring together an agreement, the Jamaica option with two strong and opinionated partners is much harder to govern for her. It will weaken her position both in Germany and abroad, and it is for sure not the coalition that Merkel had hoped for in her last term as chancellor.
Besides, most Germans do not want a Jamaica government. In a first poll by opinion poll institute “Infratest dimap” tonight, only 23 percent of voters said they would approve of such a coalition.
Mehrheiten im Land: Jamaika ist eine (westdeutsche) Insel
So haben Sie das Wahlergebnis noch nicht gesehen: Sechs Deutschland-Karten zeigen, welche Koalition wo eine Mehrheit hat.
„Die rechte Flanke schließen heißt nicht, nach rechts zu rücken“ sagt #CSU-Herrmann. Was denn sonst? #btw17
German election: Merkel vows to win back right-wing voters
The German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said she wants to win back the voters who deserted her party for right-wing nationalist AfD.
Mrs Merkel is now set for a fourth term in office, and said she would still talk to the Social Democrats.
@MartinSchulz über die Einladung von Angela Merkel zu Sondierungsgesprächen: „Wenn sie mich anrufen will, soll sie mich anrufen.“ #btw17
(25.9.2017)
Unser Tipp für Schlusswort Schulz: Glauben Sie im Ernst, dass meine Partei auf ein Gesprächsangebot von Frau Merkel einginge? #BerlinerRunde
(24.9.2017)
„Der Ideenstaubsauger Merkel wird um das Kanzleramt zu behalten, jede Konzession“ machen. Stark, Schulz, warum erst jetzt? #berlinerrunde
(24.9.2017)