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Holiday Ginger Cookies Recipe

  Ingredients: - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour - 2 tsp ground ginger - 1 tsp baking soda - 1 tsp ground cinnamon - 1/2 tsp ground cloves - 1/4 tsp salt - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened - 1 cup granulated sugar - 1 large egg - 1 tbsp water - 1/4 cup molasses - 1/4 cup additional granulated sugar for rolling Instructions: 1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. 2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. 3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter and 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, water, and molasses, and beat until well combined. 4. Mix Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. 5. Form Dough Balls: Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Roll each ball in the additional granulated sugar to coat. 6. Bake: Place the...
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Turbulent Times: The Middle East After Raisi’s Tragic Demise

 


The recent death of Iran’s president, Ebrahim Raisi, in a helicopter crash on a remote mountainside adds to the already fraught situation in the Middle East. Here are some key points to consider:

  1. Israel-Hamas Conflict: Israel’s war against Hamas has escalated tensions across the region. The humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza over the last seven months has drawn global attention and condemnation. This conflict has also brought the longstanding shadow war between Iran and Israel into the open.

  2. Proxy War: While direct strikes between Iran and Israel have temporarily ceased, the proxy war continues. Iran-backed militias like Hamas and Hezbollah continue to engage in hostilities with Israel’s forces.

  3. Domestic Unrest in Iran: Iran’s hardline leadership faces challenges at home. Recent popular dissent, triggered by years of US-led sanctions and worsened economic conditions, has led to demonstrations against clerical rule. Human rights violations have been reported, and opposition to religious leadership remains entrenched among many Iranians, especially the youth.

  4. Raisi’s Presidency: Ebrahim Raisi, a former hardline judiciary chief, was elected president in 2021. His victory signaled a shift toward a harder-line era in Iran. However, voter turnout was low, reflecting discontent with the political elite’s engineered election process.

  5. War Crimes Warrants: The International Criminal Court (ICC) is seeking war crimes warrants for Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. These warrants relate to attacks on Israel and subsequent events.

In summary, the Middle East faces complex challenges, including ongoing conflicts, domestic unrest, and international legal scrutiny. The death of Iran’s president adds another layer of uncertainty to an 

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