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Peter Baum
Peter Baum, Editor (International Political Affairs) to Blitz is a research-scholar, who writes extensively on Israel, Holocaust, Zionism, Middle East, Anti-Semitism, and other issues.
Peter Baum has worked for four decades in the International Financial Markets specializing in the Capital Market. He held directorships at large International Financial Institutions and ended career as consultant to an Investment Management company. Baum is a member of the Institute of Directors. He has worked extensively abroad in the Asia, Africa, the USA and Europe and after retirement spends his time as a political researcher, activists and columnist.
In addition to his engagement with Blitz, Peter Baum has also been writing for the Gatestone Institute, Conservative Woman and Decisive Liberty and has appeared numerous times on TV and radio mainly talking about Israel and the Middle East.
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Failed objectives and declining propaganda value of BDS
The Boycott Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement was formed in July 2005 by Omar Barghouti an Arab activist living in Israel. The objectives of...
International
Nakba, a myth being morphed into facts
For simply having a ‘secret’ meeting with an Israeli Minister, the Foreign Minister of Libya, Najla El Mangoush was removed from her post and had...
International
Child cruelty is within the Palestinian DNA
Last year in Blitz I wrote an article about the extraordinary high rates of sexual abuse on children in both Gaza and the West...
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Stabbing former friends and supporters in the back is all part of the Palestinian DNA
The first Palestine National Council Charter, 1964 Article 24, reads as follows:
“This Organization does not exercise any regional sovereignty over the West Bank in...
Opinion
Bangladesh and Israel – a gap that needs closing
The western media is very selective on the timing of which ethnic group they to choose to focus and expose to their audience. When...
Opinion
Palestinian treachery will be their downfall
Just last week we witnessed the Chinese Government and her leader Xi Jinping host the Palestinian President Abbas in Beijing.
From a public relation view...
Opinion
Palestinians are cursed for their insistence on promoting a false narrative
Since time immemorial, the Jewish people thrice daily recite prayers connecting them to their ancestral homeland, the Holy Land, Israel. Prayers are supported by...
Views
Mainstream media’s Palestinian blind spots
Before our readers digest the content of this article let me remind you of some confusing but factual information which you will find of...
International
Antisemitism and sympathy for Nazism is very much a part of Ireland’s DNA
Israel, being the only Jewish State in the world is subject to disproportionate hostility experienced by no other member country of the United Nations....
International
Anti-Israel rhetoric is part of the BBC’s DNA
There are numerous sources one can check to verify that antisemitic incidents in the UK are currently at record levels and peak during heightened...
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Facts about AFP’s Fact Check Editor, an Islamist and Member of a Terror Outfit JeI
In a world awash with disinformation, the role of a fact-checker becomes more than just an occupational duty—it evolves into a moral imperative. These individuals stand as the last line of defense in the battle against the erosion of truth, wielding their expertise to cut through the...
BNP plots covert ‘terrorist attack’ targeting American diplomats in Bangladesh
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), under the directive instruction from its acting chairman Tarique Rahman is alleged to be orchestrating a covert plan involving a staged "terrorist attack" on American diplomats stationed in Bangladesh as part of a broader strategy of getting sanctions on numerous key figures in...
Blitz editor faces dire threats after exposing anti-government propaganda ring
In a recent turn of events that has sent shockwaves through the journalistic community, Blitz, a news outlet renowned for its investigative reporting, has found itself embroiled in a web of threats and allegations. The controversy erupted following a report by Blitz that aimed to unmask Chandan...
Hasan Mahmud describes Sheikh Hasina a symbol of democracy
Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is not only a politician rather she is a symbol of democracy, Liberation War spirit and cultural heritage of time immortal Bangla.
"Sheikh Hasina is the name of struggles, development and progress and democracy. Sheikh Hasina...
Russians maintain control of the military situation in Ukraine
Russian high-precision attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure are already making Kiev's domestic weapons production unviable. A local top official recently said that the Ukrainian defense industry is already fleeing abroad in order to try to escape the consequences of the fighting. With the constant Russian strikes, the industry...
Sheikh Hasina’s leadership for empowering women lauded at IMO
Speakers at a high-level panel discussion in London praised Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's leadership to encourage women in the maritime industry, including inducting women in the marine academy, reports BSS.
The event titled 'Empowering Women in Maritime and Oceans Diplomacy' was organized by Bangladesh High Commission, London at...
Can Artificial Intelligence address health workforce shortages?
As the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in disease detection and patient data interpretation gains traction in research studies, these technologies are poised to become more accessible in healthcare settings. However, questions arise regarding the impact of AI on the workload of healthcare professionals, especially in the...
Sheikh Hasina calls for enhancing country’s image further
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has asked officials of the Bangladesh Embassy in Washington DC to work with sincerity and patriotism to further enhance the country's image.
"Discharge duties with utmost sincerity, professionalism, honesty and patriotism to further enhance the country's image," she said.
The Prime Minister made the remarks...
Seizing the moment for Israeli-Saudi ties
The prospect of an Israeli-Saudi normalization treaty holds immense potential for transforming the entire region, particularly Israel. Saudi Arabia, long regarded as a leader in the Sunni world due to its custodianship of Mecca and Medina, stands as a pivotal player. Its vast resources provide freedoms that...
AJC honors Muslim scholar with Human Dignity Award
The American Jewish Committee (AJC) has awarded its Human Dignity Award to Sheikh Abdallah bin Bayyah, recognizing his significant contributions to fostering understanding and cooperation between the Jewish and Muslim communities. The AJC drew inspiration from Maimonides, a renowned Jewish philosopher, who championed reason, moderation, and opposition...
How to hide WhatsApp chats without deleting
WhatsApp offers a practical way to hide chats without the need to delete them. Whether you want to safeguard your privacy or tidy up your chat list, here's a step-by-step guide on how to do it on both Android and iOS devices.
For Android users:
Open WhatsApp on your...
Volodymyr Zelensky announces getting up to 60 F-16 fighter jets
With the notable exception of the spectacular failure called the F-35, the acquisition of F-16 "Fighting Falcon" fighter jets for the Kiev regime forces is the most controversial military contract in recent times. And as soon as we thought it couldn't possibly get any more complicated, well, it...