Category: Israel

TheVoiceOfJoyce I communicate regularly with my friend, Avi, in Israel and thought in this time of holiday, perhaps you’d benefit from a personal perspective on the mood in Israel. Like me, my friend supports Democracy, a Two State Solution and a pluralistic society. He’s feeling alone and sad on this Holiday. Read on and support people in Israel, like Avi. He’s been protesting against the Netanyahu Government for 3 years. Israelis aren’t monolithic, nor are Americans. We need to persuade others in our respective Communities, that Democracy, equality and freedom are the best options!

April 1, 2026

Since October 7th I’ve been in weekly communication with my friend, Avi. We Zoom every Sunday at noon. If you have empathy for his plight and want to understand his Democratic perspective on the State of Israel, you may join us, as well. Write me : TheVoiceOfJoyce@earthlink.net If you find my posts informative, please donate to my site at the same email address, using Zelle. Thank you. … More TheVoiceOfJoyce I communicate regularly with my friend, Avi, in Israel and thought in this time of holiday, perhaps you’d benefit from a personal perspective on the mood in Israel. Like me, my friend supports Democracy, a Two State Solution and a pluralistic society. He’s feeling alone and sad on this Holiday. Read on and support people in Israel, like Avi. He’s been protesting against the Netanyahu Government for 3 years. Israelis aren’t monolithic, nor are Americans. We need to persuade others in our respective Communities, that Democracy, equality and freedom are the best options!

TheVoiceOfJoyce If our military says Trump’s actions against Iran are risky, why are we letting a rouge decentralized Iranian military dictate our terms of engagement. There’s one Major General still standing and other players in the region who must be involved. What about National Security at home? The costs of Trump’s adventures? Do we still provide tax cuts to Corporations & Cut Healthcare for “We the People “? What’s the endgame for war in Iran?

March 4, 2026

Iran’s military decentralized & following Khamenei script. Trump has no endgame. American military at risk. Costs mounting. What’s our endgame? … More TheVoiceOfJoyce If our military says Trump’s actions against Iran are risky, why are we letting a rouge decentralized Iranian military dictate our terms of engagement. There’s one Major General still standing and other players in the region who must be involved. What about National Security at home? The costs of Trump’s adventures? Do we still provide tax cuts to Corporations & Cut Healthcare for “We the People “? What’s the endgame for war in Iran?

TheVoiceOfJoyce Why are we in Iran, originally it was to save face for having said, Trump would come to the protestors aid. Then, by taking out all the Iranian leaders, except one, Iran’s military is in chaos and fighting from a sheet of directives, according to the Economist. There’s no one stepping up to Rule in Iran. What happens next? Let’s see if a successor steps forward to make a deal. Meanwhile, bombing will continue. Since America is a net exporter of oil, no reason for our prices to increase beyond a few cents.

March 3, 2026

Our Historian talks about America’s lack of goals in the Iranian “war “?The Bombing by Iranians is decentralized without structure. Hopefully, a leader will emerge to speak for the Iranian people or our Bombing mission will end. Regime change has mission creep … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Why are we in Iran, originally it was to save face for having said, Trump would come to the protestors aid. Then, by taking out all the Iranian leaders, except one, Iran’s military is in chaos and fighting from a sheet of directives, according to the Economist. There’s no one stepping up to Rule in Iran. What happens next? Let’s see if a successor steps forward to make a deal. Meanwhile, bombing will continue. Since America is a net exporter of oil, no reason for our prices to increase beyond a few cents.

TheVoiceOfJoyce Many may not remember the gas lines of 1979 and there’s no need. We don’t and won’t have a shortage of fossil fuels. There are other factors to concern us. The World has changed and the Middle East is now part of our Financial Markets. What affects Dubai , may affect us. Let’s hope for a short war.

March 2, 2026

Read Krugman’s comparison of the risks to War with Iran now and the inflation that followed the 1979 gas shortages. There are financial markets in play. We’re no longer worried about too little oil. Though higher prices are good for Russia … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Many may not remember the gas lines of 1979 and there’s no need. We don’t and won’t have a shortage of fossil fuels. There are other factors to concern us. The World has changed and the Middle East is now part of our Financial Markets. What affects Dubai , may affect us. Let’s hope for a short war.

TheVoiceOfJoyce If you’re still wondering why Trump and Netanyahu started this War with Iran, Robert Reich gives you an opportunity to choose your scenario for this War. Read on!

March 2, 2026

Choose which scenario Trump is following in his War of Convenience against Iran. Do you think the Iranian people can defeat the Revolutionary Guards? Can we & what cost? … More TheVoiceOfJoyce If you’re still wondering why Trump and Netanyahu started this War with Iran, Robert Reich gives you an opportunity to choose your scenario for this War. Read on!

TheVoiceOfJoyce We’re at War with Iran and must never forget to question why now and why Regime change?No matter the outcome, should Trump’s recent act of War, be a justification to suspend our Democracy? I say, no! We must protect our voting rights and prevent Congress from passing the Save Act,it will disenfranchise millions of Voters. Write your Congressional Representatives today! Never lose hope.

March 1, 2026

A brief account of possible reasons to have started the War with Iran. A cautious not to forget our Democracy and the issues that matter to us daily. The issues remain, though the War will take up more press time. Don’t let Congressional Reps forget! … More TheVoiceOfJoyce We’re at War with Iran and must never forget to question why now and why Regime change?No matter the outcome, should Trump’s recent act of War, be a justification to suspend our Democracy? I say, no! We must protect our voting rights and prevent Congress from passing the Save Act,it will disenfranchise millions of Voters. Write your Congressional Representatives today! Never lose hope.

TheVoiceOfJoyce We’re into Day 2 of Trump’s War on Iran. If the first days bombs, are an indication of strategy, successive days of bombing will push our bombs further back from Iran’s coast, making it more difficult to retaliate. The Supreme Commander, Ayatolla Khomenie has been killed. The Revolutionary Guards are maintaining the bombing and own 1/3 of all Iranian assets. They’ll be tough adversaries for Regime Change . We’ll see what happens, though I’d like to see Pahlavi rule! Early days.

March 1, 2026

Heather Cox Richardson history of events leading to the joint operation with Israel to facilitate regime change in Iran Khomenie is dead. More bombing to occur. We’ll see what happens. … More TheVoiceOfJoyce We’re into Day 2 of Trump’s War on Iran. If the first days bombs, are an indication of strategy, successive days of bombing will push our bombs further back from Iran’s coast, making it more difficult to retaliate. The Supreme Commander, Ayatolla Khomenie has been killed. The Revolutionary Guards are maintaining the bombing and own 1/3 of all Iranian assets. They’ll be tough adversaries for Regime Change . We’ll see what happens, though I’d like to see Pahlavi rule! Early days.

TheVoiceOfJoyce Israel experiences intense fires around Jerusalem suspending some Independence Day ceremonies.

May 1, 2025

Intense forest fires surrounded Jerusalem. Climate change is real. This week Spain, Portugal and parts of France were blacked out by extremes in temperatures. Global climate extremes are occurring more often and every Nation must prepare for new infrastructure to mitigate further heating. Help us restore Democracy and rid America of an Oligarchy that cares … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Israel experiences intense fires around Jerusalem suspending some Independence Day ceremonies.

TheVoiceOfJoyce This is how you protest the slippery slope in Netanyahu’s dictatorship in Israel.

March 23, 2025

Mass protests have continued in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. The People want the hostages home, a ceasefire and the “guardrails” of their Democracy to stand. They are protesting the attempted firing of the Attorney General and the head of Shin Bet, their equivalent of our FBI. Netanyahu is under investigation for “old crimes” and now, … More TheVoiceOfJoyce This is how you protest the slippery slope in Netanyahu’s dictatorship in Israel.

TheVoiceOfJoyce Enterprising women from Israel, Gaza & Ramallah given BBC award for 100 Influential Women.

December 3, 2024

The BBC just acknowledged the accomplishments of 4 women of valor. 1. A mother of a Hamas hostage, who has led the protests for their release. 2. Another Israeli woman who organized a non profit to distribute food during Covid 19 and continues to service those in need, with 1000 volunteers. 3. A Palestinian woman … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Enterprising women from Israel, Gaza & Ramallah given BBC award for 100 Influential Women.