Could Turkey be a only a few years away from being "Jew-Free"?

Most young Jewish high school graduates in Turkey are thinking of studying overseas, in Canada, England, USA, France or other countries.

About 40% actually are going abroad to study. And in many cases, those young people won't be back.

What's behind the exodus?

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Israel's Gas Dream: The End is Nigh

While Israel has potentially huge gas fields, their is no little chance of gas coming to benefit the nation within the next eight years, or even much longer.

Getting the gas out of the gas fields below the Mediterranean Sea is becoming a nightmare.

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Netanyahu: Israel's Discontent

Israel is in a bind.

Street in Jerusalem

On the one hand, it is easy for PM Netanyahu to compare himself to the nations around him, almost all of which seem to be beleaguered by bloodshed, conflict and barbarity.

So, when he compares Israel to the Arab nations, and when he says that Israel stands by higher standards, then he is caught in a trap of his own making.

The higher standard he appeals to is that of the European and Western culture, which in turn demand that he show a much softer touch in his dealings with the Palestinians and the growing number of settlements - all of which are causing a growing rift between Israel and members of the EU.

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Turkey: High Speed trains, 30 spectacular train stations and some very odd numbers

Turkey is firmly in the grips of expansion. Is this one of the reasons that Turks see their new president in a positive light?

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At the same time, some exceptionally odd numbers appear when more statistics are examined.

Will these numbers cast such a positive light on the nation?

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Palestine: Recognizing the two-state solution - recognizing "Palestine"

Western opinion makers are gradually shifting their pressure on Israel. Slowly, the wind is moving against the Israeli government's position of constantly stalling. A gradual swing in opinion in England is one example of this.

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Middle East States: "How are they responding to Obama's push against ISIS?"

What is the response of Syria to Obama's push against ISIS? How much difference does this make?

How is it different from that of Iran?

Or, from the other front line states facing up to ISIS?
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How is Russia responding to the "cancer of ISIS"?  Read here.

What is the chance of a "Victory" against ISIS? Read more.
 

"THE MAP": Is this why the Middle East is in such a mess today?

100 years ago the map of the Middle East was being re-drawn by France and England. But is this map really the reason for the mess in the region today?

 Or, are the conflicts between different branches of Islam the cause for much of the in-fighting between Muslims?

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Turkey and Israel: A tragedy of worsening relationships

A Hamas leader who lives freely in Turkey is only the latest in a five year-long string of conflicts between the only two democracies in the Middle East.

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Turkey: Jewish Synagogue now to Become a Government Museum

The sad news. A magnificent synagogue with a capacity for 800 persons was left abandoned for decades. The Jews who lived in Edirne either moved away or were "forced away" during the horrors of World War II.

After initiating a renovation of the building, and with it almost completed, the mayor of the city changed his mind.



"Because of Israel's actions against the Palestinians, this synagogue building will become a Government Museum", he said.

Strong reactions have met the mayor's decision.


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 and, another article, "The Governor's Huge Hatred" towards the Synagogue Read here.

and an article by Burak Bekdil with a photo of the inside of the almost completed renovation of the synagogue. Read more here.

USA: Is CAIR really a terrorist group?

Clearer understanding appears about increasing number of divisions among Islamic groups.

The latest conflict erupted between those who want to hang onto their "monarchies" and those who agitate for republican ideals. (Hint: How many of the nations in the Gulf have a government based on a monarchy.

So, is CAIR, Counsel on American-Islamic relations a "terrorist group? United Arab Emirates thinks so. Read more.