Can You Improvise Your Way Through 'Interesting Times?'
The author recounts being denied entry to Israel after a failed attempt to cross from Jordan, receiving a ten‑year ban, and reflects on the broader regional turmoil—from the Global Sumud flotilla’s departure toward Gaza to Israel’s renewed strikes in Lebanon and the detention of journalists in Kuwait. The post also critiques U.S. policy toward Iran and a threatened Strait of Hormuz blockade, noting a Chinese tanker’s decision to sail through regardless. It concludes with a call for solidarity, press‑freedom advocacy, and the need to stay adaptable in the face of rigid geopolitical forces.
Operation Cuckoo's Nest
The Israeli Knesset approved a bill making the death penalty the default sentence for any Palestinian convicted of a deadly attack, sparking international condemnation. Meanwhile, former President Trump repeatedly claimed the Iran‑Israel conflict was nearing its end while distancing the...