Personality and Politics
There may be no better demonstration than the persona and family of Benyamin Netanyahu and the political career of Israel’s Prime Minister.
Israelis Unite to Remember Founding Father, First Prime Minister Ben-Gurion
Israeli politicians, business leaders, students and residents of the Negev Desert paid tribute Tuesday to David Ben-Gurion, the country’s founding prime minister, on the 43rd anniversary of his death.
Netanyahu and Kerry Trade Barbs Over Settlements as Obstacles to Peace [VIDEO]
In his final address to the Saban Forum on Sunday, Secretary of State John Kerry indicated that Israel was ultimately to blame for the failure of peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians during the Obama administration.
Netanyahu: Gov’t ‘Working Overtime’ to Find Solution for Amona
Prime Minister Netanyahu said on Sunday that government ministers are “working overtime” to prevent a clash with the residents of Amona, but added a demand for coalition members to commit to honoring whatever compromise is ultimately worked out.
Israel’s Constitutional Identity Crisis
The only thing likely to prevent Obama from harming Israel at the Security Council at this point is a clear message to the UN from the incoming Trump administration.
High-Stakes Game Over Syria as Khamenei-Putin Axis Advances
How long can Israel defend itself as the Khamenei-Putin axis advances?
Major Unpleasantness
The weather is calming and fires are coming under control. The clamor about responsibility and compensation will last longer.
What You Hear Ain’t What You Get
There’s a lot more noise than meaningful action in politics.
Netanyahu Calls on Obama to Refrain From “Drastic” Lame Duck Changes in Israel Policy
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on US President Barack Obama Monday not to make any “drastic” changes to long-standing American policy vis-à-vis Israel during the last weeks of his administration.
Amona and the Rule of Law
Mandelblit and his comrades have left our lawmakers no choice.