By MATTHEW LEE WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department has doubled the number of emergency evacuation flights it is providing for American citizens wishing to leave Israel, ordered the departure of nonessential staff from the U.S. Embassy in Lebanon and is stepping up travel warnings around the Middle East amid concerns Iran will retaliate against
Consider what’s characterized much of the last few years in boys volleyball. Needham’s dynasty. Westfield’s dynasty. Western Mass.’ surge. Wayland’s surge. A loaded Bay State Conference. New leagues showcasing success. A whole lot of parity. Those fingerprints were all over this spring, too. And yet, this season reached a rare, historic level to admire. Brookline’s
The Iranian regime’s tragic miscalculations continue. As Israeli’s air offensive wreaks havoc on Tehran and environs, Iran now leaks through diplomatic channels that it is prepared to talk about a deal involving its nuclear program. But what incentive is there for Israel to back down when it has become increasingly clear that Iran’s defenses aren’t
“Globalize the Intifada.” This is the malevolent mantra, using the Arabic word for “uprising” or “struggle,” that Hamas supporters in America invoke to justify illegal encampments, vandalism and property damage, verbal harassment, and even physical assaults against persons in their path. Their objective is the destruction of Israel, and once that is accomplished, the transformation