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The author discusses the difference between the American foreign-policy positions on deterring Iran and deterring the Soviet Union. He agrees that Russia has not deployed a suicide bomber in 70 years of conflict while it is a routine for jihadists and Iranian suicide bombers. Also discussed is the ideological quarrel of the Soviet Union with the U.S. while quarrel of Israel with Iran is existential and the knowledge of both the U.S. and the Soviet Union that a nuclear war could destroy them.

The author explores his views on the move of Israeli Prime Minister Benjmin Netanyahu to bring the main opposition party into a national unity government. The new coalition government was announced on May 8, 2012 in a joint conference where Netanyahu shook hand with Kadima party leader Shaul Mofaz. The union changes Israel's position on Iran, says the article.

Reports that Hezbollah guerrillas under orders from Israel fired shells artillery on a United Nations (U.N.) site in southern Lebanon that was crowded with civilians. Role played by Syria in this affair; Strategy used by Hezbollah; United States President Bill Clinton's approval of Prime Minister Shimon Peres' one week anti-Hezhollah campaign; Syria's control over Israel and its influence over Hezbollah.

Opinion. Debates the publications of the Oslo peace accords between Israel and Palestinians signed by Yasser Arafat and Israeli leaders focusing on Israel's violation of the agreement. Questions the truth of the publications on Oslo; What the real Oslo entails; Comparison of the fictional Oslo and the truth Oslo.

Opinion. Focuses on the construction of a Jewish settlement in Har Homa, Arab East Jerusalem, and the veiled threats of violence being issued from Palestine Liberation Organization leader, Yasser Arafat, and his aides. Description of veiled threats; Arafat's meeting with four leaders of Hamas, a terrorist group; Arafat's release of Ibrahim Maqadmeh, leader of Hamas, from prison.

Opinion. Discusses the hand over by Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu of the city of Hebron to Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat and his agreement to hand over additional parts of the West Bank. Why Netanyahu agreed to the handover; What critics view the handover as; Principle factors that may have influenced the decision taken by Netanyahu.

Opinion. Discusses the Palestinians pulling out of their peace agreement with Israel. Information on the charter agreement between Palestinians and Israel; Details on Palestinians' officials action; Impact of Palestinians' actions.

Opinion. Discusses United States (US) peace policy with Israel. Compensation as cornerstone of US policy; Information on relationship between Israel and Palestine; Information on Oslo agreements.

Focuses on Likud Party head Benjamin Netanyahu's position on Israel's territorial concessions to Palestine and Syria. Likud Party's disagreement with the ruling party on the Palestine state; Efforts of the United State to push for the re-election of Shimon.

Editorial. Discusses the principal reason for not moving the United States embassy to Jerusalem. Concern about Arab objections; Introduction of legislation to move the United States from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem; Why the Arabs are opposed to moving the embassy.

Opinion. Presents information on the suicide bombing in Israel on January 22, 1995, which resulted in the death of nineteen young Israelis. Information on the bombing; Comments from a relative of one of the bombers; Reference to peace negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians.