Morocco’s Muslim King called on Jews to pray for rain. Rain came
As per Jewish law, on Saturday night, Jews in Morocco began inserting a section in their prayers for rain. Normally a custom marked only inside synagogues, this year’s prayers for precipitation came at the behest of Morocco’s King Mohammed VI who turned to the Jews to save his nation from drought. Remarkably, the prayers were […]
WILL SAUDI ARABIA JOIN THE ABRAHAM ACCORDS?
I recently returned from meetings in Saudi Arabia with diplomats, foreign ministry and counter-terrorism officials and various think tanks. One of my goals was to see how close the Kingdom is to joining the UAE, Morocco, Sudan and Bahrain in normalizing relations with Israel. The Abraham Accords are just two years old, but they have […]
Israel Caves to a Bad Maritime Deal
Leaving our regional allies with the impression that Israel fears a confrontation with Hezbollah does not bode well for the Abraham Accords.
Will a New Iran Deal Redefine the US-Israel Relationship?
Another weak nuclear accord will create a confrontation that could help erase Trump’s Middle East triumphs that were based on both partners pursuing their own interests.
Has Anyone Noticed that Israel is Becoming a Country for Humanity?
Israeli innovators are so busy solving problems that make the world a better place they’re oblivious to the fact that much of the world hasn’t noticed.
How Trump’s Israel team accomplished the impossible revealed in new book
“Treat our allies like allies and our enemies like enemies, and if that happens, you will wind up with enormous success.”
Biden Builds on the Abraham Accords
Recent reports have indicated that Israel and Arab states have held “unprecedented” and “secret” talks, initiated by the US, according to The Wall Street Journal. The report says, Israel, the US and Saudi Arabia, along with Egypt and Gulf countries took part in the meetings. Meanwhile, another report says the US “secretly reviews Israel’s plans […]
Former Envoy on Abraham Accords: ‘We Should Reward the Peacemakers
Aryeh Lightstone, who was chief of staff to former U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman, offers his unique perspective on the historic normalization agreements
On anniversary of Abraham Accords, rabbi reveals how treaty is Abraham’s vision coming alive
Rabbi Jacobson explains that Genesis demonstrates that Abraham’s ultimate vision was one of worldwide reconciliation, more specifically through his sons: Isaac and Ishmael.
UAE Rabbi Speaks of Emirati Jewish Community and ‘Historic Time’
Rabbi Dr. Elie Abadie hopes to establish a “fully-fledged community” with services, synagogues, lectures, weddings, schools, social services and a kashrut-certifying agency and more.
