Shabbat Shalom to all, I hope you have had a good week, and will enjoy the next few days in calm.

After all the excitement of the signing of the Trump Agreement, the reality of the situation is sinking in and does not always bring hope. Hamas has certainly lost the war, but they are now way nearer surrended than on October 7th. They are taking the fight to people in Gaza who would do anything for a quiet life, and the number of Gazans executed is very high. Israel knows that if it drops its guard they will suffer.

The question arises, what help are any other countries going to be. Will the Gulf States and Egypt and Jordan work together to put in a peace keeping force so that the two sides can be reliably kept apart.

Meanwhile Donald Trump has sent his lieutenants, who seem to have their own ides, which rarely touch reality.

We also know that some British troops have been sent in, though, I am not sure what roll they have.

I am sure we will hear soon from Carolyne Davis, as to how it seems from Eilat.

Meanwhile for matters more peaceful - we are presenting Rachelle's French Onion Soup in our recipes column.

Last week Brighton and Hove Albion had an excellent win over Newcastle, the details of which are given in Jack Kaye's Albion Gazette - chapter X.

My next week is being involved in preparing for a show called "Space Camp Fear" - This is the story of the future, when a character, somewhat recognisable from the present day, attempts to take over a planet in the 2500s. I have various parts which add up to helping to bring the tyrant down. In the show there are plenty of great songs. In case any of you would be interested I shall add the advertisement below.

In case you cannot find the articles - try the following:-

they will Davis is in News from Israel which comes under the heading of Jewish Life and Israel.
Barbra Paskin's Letter from Hollywood is first under the Entertainment section.
Rachelle's Recipes are in the same section.
Jack Kaye's Albion Gazettes are under Sport.

And now, all that remains is for me to wish you Shabbat Shalom and Shavua Tov

Nick.