Archive for February, 2010

On Tuesday, February 23rd, Endowment for Middle East Truth President and Founder Sarah Stern had the opportunity to speak to a select group of Congress members and their staff regarding the Iranian "Green" movement and the importance of supporting Iranian dissidents. The following are her remarks: Today, we are living in a time when the entire free Western world, as we... »

In the Middle East, bellicose threats and saber-rattling are a fact of life. Recent developments, however, are suggestive of a coming storm, even by the turbulent standards of the region. Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal, who resides in Damascus, warned that the next conflict with Israel would include not just the Gaza Strip, but the entire region. Similarly both Syrian Foreign Minister... »

By Sarah Stern & Kyle Shideler, with Special Thanks to Arlene Kushner of the Center for Near East Policy Research UNRWA, the United Nations Relief and Work Agency for Palestinian Refugees, had been established on December 8th 1949 to "carry out...direct relief and works programs" for Palestinian refugees by the United Nations General Assembly, (resolution 302-IV).  Its establishment came about because... »

The United States Senate has unanimously passed the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2009, S. 2799. The legislation incorporates a number of Iran-focused Senate initiatives including petroleum sanctions based on the Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act S. 908, originally sponsored by Sen. Evan Bayh (D-IN), Sen. Lieberman (I-CT), Sen. Kyl (R-AZ), and others. The bill prohibits the government... »