Locked Up in the Islamic Republic of Iran

In August, Iran was put on a long-overdue travel advisory list. I will not go. You should not go. No one should go.
In Photos: Presidents, Prime Ministers, Celebrities and Athletes Light Menorah Around World

Global Jewish celebrities, from star athletes to top politicians, have lit up social media with Hanukkah salutations and photos of their menorah lightings this year.
Trump’s Great and Ingenious Gifts

Turning his back on the legacy of President Barack Obama, Trump beats a new path in American-Israeli relations.
Why did Flynn Lie and WHY did Mueller Charge Him with Lying?

The investigation will probably not end quickly, but it may end with, not a thunderclap, but several whimpers.
Match. Lit.

Until then, let’s enjoy this moment in the sun for the Holy City.
Why Trump is Right in Recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital

President Trump’s decision to officially recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital helps to restore the appropriate balance.
Obama Makes Thinly Veiled Remark Comparing Trump Administration to Hitler’s Weimar Republic

At a speech to a crowd of 1,800 at the Economic Club of Chicago on Tuesday, former President Barack Obama compared the actions of the current White House administration to the rise of Adolf Hitler’s Weimar Republic before World War II.
Deputy Minister Oren: Palestinians Are “Paying Price” for Walking Away From Peace Talks

Trump’s embassy annoucement should be viewed as an opportunity to renew peace talks, argued Israeli Deputy Minister Michael Oren on Thursday.
A Credible Peace Plan, at Last

Not only does it secure the future of both Israel and the Palestinians, it enables Arab states like Saudi Arabia to work openly with Israel to defeat their joint Iranian enemy.
The Future of Israel’s Peace Treaty with Egypt

Israel is celebrating the fortieth anniversary of the historic visit of Egyptian president Anwar Sadat to Jerusalem, that led to the Egyptian-Israeli peace treaty.