* ‘We’re prepared to use force if Gaza situation blows up’ Senior Israeli diplomatic official says Israel prefers to exhaust efforts to reach Gaza ceasefire but is also ready to act if talks fail. * Netanyahu Rebukes ‘Hostile’ E.U. Ahead of Bulgaria Trip The European Union’s “hypocritical and hostile attitude” towards Israel was called out by Prime Minister Benjamin […]

* Four players jockeying for post-war positions in Syria. US & Israel vs Russia & Iran Trump took a big move in this game on Jan. 12 when he stipulated that Europe agree to overhaul the Iran nuclear accord on enrichment and ballistic missiles. * Russians view US, Ukraine and EU as country’s main enemies – survey Two thirds […]