Friday, May 28, 2010
Israel-Palestine
Do think we have the right to support Israel and send them billions of dollars when the funding gfoes towards wars?
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Top dishes of the Middle East
1. Hummus
Hummis is a mashed chickpea dip made with tahini, olive oil, garlic and lemon juice. It is an enticing appetizer, served with pita bread.
2. Tahini
Tahini is the foundation of many good Middle Eastern recipes. The paste can also be used as a spread on bread and crackers.
3. Falafel
Perhaps the most widely recognized Middle Eastern food is falafel. The fried balls made of chickpeas, onions and spices make for a tasy appetizer or light vegetarian meal. Falafel makes a great sandwich inside pita bread with veggies.
4. Tabouleh
Tabouleh is a salad that has a nice "kick". It makes a great alternative to a traditional salad; tabouleh is made of cracked wheat, mint, parsley and more.
5. Pita Bread
Pita bread is a staple in the Middle Eastern diet. It is served with just about every meal. Warm, toasted, stuffed, or dipped, pita bread is the most versatile food in Middle Eastern cooking. It's easy to make, too!
6. Baklawa
In the Middle East, baklava is called baklawa. The spelling may be different but the tastes are very similar. The Greeks use honey, while in the Middle East, orange blossom or rose water is used for the syrup. This delicious desert may be time consuming, but well worth the effort!
7. Baba Ghannouj
Baba ghannouj is a vegetarian favorite. It's smooth and creamy texture makes it ideal for dipping pita bread or vegetables.
8. Turkish Coffee
Turkish coffee is famed for its bold, rich taste. It has a hint a cardamom and is prepared carefully in an ibrik and allowed to sit a minute before serving to allow the coffee grains to fall to the bottom of the cup. According to a Turkish proveb "coffee should be black as hell, strong as death, and as sweet as love".
9. Foul Mudammes
Foul Mudammes is boiled fava beans with spices. Some people prefer them mashed, and foul is traditionally breakfast food eaten with pita bread.
10. Turkish Delight
Turkish Delight are sweet candies called lokum in the Middle East. Made from sugar and cornstarch, these candies are irresistible!
Hummis is a mashed chickpea dip made with tahini, olive oil, garlic and lemon juice. It is an enticing appetizer, served with pita bread.
2. Tahini
Tahini is the foundation of many good Middle Eastern recipes. The paste can also be used as a spread on bread and crackers.
3. Falafel
Perhaps the most widely recognized Middle Eastern food is falafel. The fried balls made of chickpeas, onions and spices make for a tasy appetizer or light vegetarian meal. Falafel makes a great sandwich inside pita bread with veggies.
4. Tabouleh
Tabouleh is a salad that has a nice "kick". It makes a great alternative to a traditional salad; tabouleh is made of cracked wheat, mint, parsley and more.
5. Pita Bread
Pita bread is a staple in the Middle Eastern diet. It is served with just about every meal. Warm, toasted, stuffed, or dipped, pita bread is the most versatile food in Middle Eastern cooking. It's easy to make, too!
6. Baklawa
In the Middle East, baklava is called baklawa. The spelling may be different but the tastes are very similar. The Greeks use honey, while in the Middle East, orange blossom or rose water is used for the syrup. This delicious desert may be time consuming, but well worth the effort!
7. Baba Ghannouj
Baba ghannouj is a vegetarian favorite. It's smooth and creamy texture makes it ideal for dipping pita bread or vegetables.
8. Turkish Coffee
Turkish coffee is famed for its bold, rich taste. It has a hint a cardamom and is prepared carefully in an ibrik and allowed to sit a minute before serving to allow the coffee grains to fall to the bottom of the cup. According to a Turkish proveb "coffee should be black as hell, strong as death, and as sweet as love".
9. Foul Mudammes
Foul Mudammes is boiled fava beans with spices. Some people prefer them mashed, and foul is traditionally breakfast food eaten with pita bread.
10. Turkish Delight
Turkish Delight are sweet candies called lokum in the Middle East. Made from sugar and cornstarch, these candies are irresistible!
Friday, May 14, 2010
The Arab-Israeli Wars (1948-present)
Israeli war of Independance (1948-1949)
Suez War (1956)- Also involved Bi=ritain and France
Israeli-Palestinian conflict (1964- present)
Six Days War (1967)
Yom Kippur (1967)
Israeli invasion of Lebanon (1982-1984)- Also involved Syria and the PLO
Israeli-Lebanese Border War (1984-2000)-Also involved Syria , the PLO and Lebanese militia's such as Hezbollah.
The First Intifada (Dec. 1987-1993)-An uprising by the Palestinians in the territories occupied by Israel in the 1967 War. This conflict concluded with the Oslo Accords, which set up a timetable for Palestinian nationhood and called for the establishment of the Palestinian Authority, with PLO Chairman Yassir Arafat as President.
The Gulf War (1990-1991)-Iraq attacked Israel with Scud Missiles.
The Second Intifada (Sept. 2000-Present)-An urban guerrilla/terrorist conflict between the Palestinians and Israel. Marked by suicide bombings, recurring Israeli invasions of Palestinian cities and Palestinian guerrilla attacks on Isreaeli settlements and military targets.
Israel-Lebanon/Hezbollah War (2006)
2006 Gaza Confict
Hamas-Fatah Palestinian Civil War (2006-2007)--Fighting between the two main political factions in the Palestinian lands of Gaza and the West Bank.
2007–2008 Gaza Conflict
Lebanese Civil War (1958)-Also involved the U.S.
North Yemen Civil War (1966-1968)-Also involved Egypt and Saudi Arabia.
Dhofar Rebellion in Oman (1960's-1970's)-Also involved Iran and Britain.
Jordanian Civil War (1970)-Also involved Syria and the PLO.
Lebanese Civil War (1975-1990)-Also involved Israel, Syria and the PLO.
Yemeni War (1979)--Involved North and South Yemen.
First Persian Gulf War (1980-1988)-Iran vs. Iraq-also involved U.S. and Kuwait.
"The Tanker War" (1987-1988)-This is the component of the First Persian Gulf War that involved the U.S. and Kuwait. In an attempt to halt Kuwaiti aid for Iraq, as well as Iraqi oil sales and deliveries, Iran attacked oil tankers in the Gulf. The U.S. stepped in to protect the Kuwaiti ships and became engaged in combat with Iran's Navy and Revolutionary Guards. Also known by the U.S. code-name "Operation Earnest Will."
Second Persian Gulf War (1990-1991)
The "No-Fly Zone War " (1991-2003)
Yemeni Civil War (1994)
Yemen-Eritrea Border Conflict (1996?)
Yemeni Tribal Uprising (1998)
Saudi-Yemen Border Conflict (1998)
bin Laden's War (1998-Present) -Terrorist conflict between the United States and irregular forces led by Osama bin Laden. The violence has also involved Kenya, Tanzania, Sudan, Yemen and Afghanistan.
Third Persian Gulf War (2003)-The second major war between the United States-led coalition and the Middle Eastern nation of Iraq. Military members of the coalition also include the United Kingdom and Australia.
Sa'dah Insurgency (June, 2004-Present)-A rebellion by the Shiite Zaidiyyah sect in northern Yemen against the governement of Yemen. See also: http://www.jamestown.org/terrorism/news/article.php?articleid=2368399
North Lebanon Conflict (2007)--Fighting between the Lebanese government and a Jihadist Palestinian militia calling itself Fatah al-Islam.
Suez War (1956)- Also involved Bi=ritain and France
Israeli-Palestinian conflict (1964- present)
Six Days War (1967)
Yom Kippur (1967)
Israeli invasion of Lebanon (1982-1984)- Also involved Syria and the PLO
Israeli-Lebanese Border War (1984-2000)-Also involved Syria , the PLO and Lebanese militia's such as Hezbollah.
The First Intifada (Dec. 1987-1993)-An uprising by the Palestinians in the territories occupied by Israel in the 1967 War. This conflict concluded with the Oslo Accords, which set up a timetable for Palestinian nationhood and called for the establishment of the Palestinian Authority, with PLO Chairman Yassir Arafat as President.
The Gulf War (1990-1991)-Iraq attacked Israel with Scud Missiles.
The Second Intifada (Sept. 2000-Present)-An urban guerrilla/terrorist conflict between the Palestinians and Israel. Marked by suicide bombings, recurring Israeli invasions of Palestinian cities and Palestinian guerrilla attacks on Isreaeli settlements and military targets.
Israel-Lebanon/Hezbollah War (2006)
2006 Gaza Confict
Hamas-Fatah Palestinian Civil War (2006-2007)--Fighting between the two main political factions in the Palestinian lands of Gaza and the West Bank.
2007–2008 Gaza Conflict
Lebanese Civil War (1958)-Also involved the U.S.
North Yemen Civil War (1966-1968)-Also involved Egypt and Saudi Arabia.
Dhofar Rebellion in Oman (1960's-1970's)-Also involved Iran and Britain.
Jordanian Civil War (1970)-Also involved Syria and the PLO.
Lebanese Civil War (1975-1990)-Also involved Israel, Syria and the PLO.
Yemeni War (1979)--Involved North and South Yemen.
First Persian Gulf War (1980-1988)-Iran vs. Iraq-also involved U.S. and Kuwait.
"The Tanker War" (1987-1988)-This is the component of the First Persian Gulf War that involved the U.S. and Kuwait. In an attempt to halt Kuwaiti aid for Iraq, as well as Iraqi oil sales and deliveries, Iran attacked oil tankers in the Gulf. The U.S. stepped in to protect the Kuwaiti ships and became engaged in combat with Iran's Navy and Revolutionary Guards. Also known by the U.S. code-name "Operation Earnest Will."
Second Persian Gulf War (1990-1991)
The "No-Fly Zone War " (1991-2003)
Yemeni Civil War (1994)
Yemen-Eritrea Border Conflict (1996?)
Yemeni Tribal Uprising (1998)
Saudi-Yemen Border Conflict (1998)
bin Laden's War (1998-Present) -Terrorist conflict between the United States and irregular forces led by Osama bin Laden. The violence has also involved Kenya, Tanzania, Sudan, Yemen and Afghanistan.
Third Persian Gulf War (2003)-The second major war between the United States-led coalition and the Middle Eastern nation of Iraq. Military members of the coalition also include the United Kingdom and Australia.
Sa'dah Insurgency (June, 2004-Present)-A rebellion by the Shiite Zaidiyyah sect in northern Yemen against the governement of Yemen. See also: http://www.jamestown.org/terrorism/news/article.php?articleid=2368399
North Lebanon Conflict (2007)--Fighting between the Lebanese government and a Jihadist Palestinian militia calling itself Fatah al-Islam.
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