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This article describes the position and demands of the Socialist Popular Alliance Party of Egypt. The relationship of the youth protesters with the Egyptian Left was solidified when the Left provided the youth with the political power to make their revolution successful. The Socialist Popular Alliance demands a new constitution and a new government structure that is based on democracy, human rights, and freedoms. Their political position and ideal social structure are very similar to typical American ideals, especially those of the American left political parties. However, the Public Alliance seems very angered over Mubarak's previous friendly relations with Israel. This population feels as though they were forced to abandon the Arab people and support Israel instead of Palestine. This is interesting because Egypt's relations with Israel has garnered tremendous political and economic support from the United States. Having an Arab ally has been an advantageous point of negotiation for Israel and the US. With the Popular Alliance in severe opposition to this position of Israeli sympathy, it is a surprise that they seem to embrace "Americanized" ideas. In addition, it is worth noting that the youth finds a great identity with the Arab culture, although not so much with a specific religion.

In this Times of Israel article, the author speaks with Benjamin Pogrund on the issue of apartheid in Israel. Pogrund, a key supporter of Nelson Mandela during the South African Apartheid regime, argues that Israel is not an apartheid state, but that it is practicing colonialism and atrocious politics.

In a 4 billion dollar deal an Israeli firm agreed to export natural gas to the Egyptian firm Dolphinus Holdings. 2.5 billion cubic meters gas will be exported from the Tamar offshore gas field in which US based Noble Energy owns 36%. The gas would be exported over the pipeline which Egypt had used to export gas to Israel before it was sabotaged 2 year ago. For more than a decade Israel had relied on Egypt for 40% of its gas under a 2005 export accord but Egypt annulled the treaty in April 2012 citing that Israel had not held up their financial obligation.

Concerns that Israel will launch preventative air strikes against Iran are looming. As the nuclear deal approaches, Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated, "the regime in Iran is dedicated to destroying Israel and Israel has the right and obligation to defend itself." However, it is unlikely that Israel ail strike Iran in the foreseeable future. Here are a few reasons why.

In this Times of Israel article, a statement made by South Africa's ruling party, the ANC, is examined. Made in protest to a planned meeting of the South African Jewish Board of Deputies, the ANC's statement accused Israel of being a state founded in apartheid. More dramatically, the article references a quote made by the ANC where they liken Israel's most recent attack on Gaza to the Nazis.

In this Global Research interview, author Adri Nieuwhof speaks with Farid Esack. Esack, chairperson of BDS (Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions against Israel) South Africa, speaks about his ten year history with the cause and the increasing amount of backlash he is receiving in regards to the organization's stance against Israel. Stating that the Arab Spring eroded much of the local support for Palestine, Esack calls for increased support of BDS.

This article published today by Al Jazeera reports inhumane treatment of Palestinian inmates interrogated at Shikma. I was an Israel supporter in the complex conflict between Israel and Palestine, also considering Israel is an ally of the U.S., but now I'm beginning to rethink my position. This is almost synonymous with the Turks treatment of the Kurds.

This recent update is a report on Vice President Joe Biden's visit with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Biden assures Israel U.S. will back Israel's security in response to Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps reports their "ballistic missiles are capable of reaching Israel." Israel was not in favor of U.S. negotiations re: Iran Nuclear Deal last year, and they seriously doubt more security assurance from our end.

In this Wall Street Journal opinion article, the authors tackle a controversial law that Netanyahu proposed. The law would officially declare Israel as a Jewish state and de-list arabic as the official language. As the authors declare, they are very much pro-Israel, but are ashamed of the law.

What if Hamas could do anything? Israel would be done for.

In this Atlantic article, a question is posed: what would happen if the military might of Israel and Hamas were reversed? As the authors point out, quoting from the organization's charter and looking back to previous suicide bombings, Hamas would destroy Israel.

HIlary Clinton is using the Israeli Education program to highlight her campaign. She wants to promote Israeli education and how she supports early education. Hilary Clinton adds she wants to support overseas education as well

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu openly admitted on Monday for the first time that Israel had attacked dozens of convoys transporting weapons in Syria destined for the Jewish state's arch-enemy Hezbollah.

This Guardian article talks about the details of the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel brokered by Egypt on August 26th, 2014. This article also notes the unaddressed issues that many are said to believe may result in further conflict later.

Israeli media reports that Obama administration would cease providing Israel with updates on the West's negotiations with Iran.

Hamas offers Israel terms for a ten year truce, but this is an admittance of defeat

In response to remarks made by Secretary of State, John Kerry, this LA Times article examines the claims of apartheid in Israel and offers evidence in support of it.

In this Electronic Intifada article, the question of whether Israel is practicing Apartheid and Colonialism upon Palestinians in the Occupied Territories is addressed. By referencing a 300-page report generated by the Human Sciences Research Council of South Africa, the answer to the above question is found to be an unequivocal yes.

Israel has moved to prevent Palestinian political parties to be recognized in parliament. The Palestinian minority spokesperson was suspended from the Knesset, causing outrage within Palestine.

This Palestinian news paper says that the Palestinians would reduce anti-semitism is Israel did not call itself a Jewish state. They call Israel criminals and think they are acting on behalf of all Jewish people.

After the killing of Israeli teenagers, Israel was able to launch a justified assault on Gaza. Specifically targeting Hamas, the Israelis want nothing more than the safety of their neighboring Jews and Arabs.