Europe’s Jews vs. Israel

Two preliminary points: Of course, neither European Jewry nor Israel’s government is monolithic.
Russia: A Friend of Israel or Prophetic Enemy From the North?

In the wake of Israeli airstrikes targeting Iranian military sites in Syria, Russia released what seemed to be conflicting statements; decrying “arbitrary Israeli airstrikes” on one hand while at the same time claiming they were deeply concerned about “ensuring a very strong security of the State of Israel.” With a major military presence in Syria, it is essential to understand Russia’s intentions for the region.
The US is More Important to Israel than Chad

As the Jewish state reheats its relationship with the central African country, Netanyahu’s failure to find common ground with the Democratic Party and American Jewry resonates even more; the prime minister chose short-term political gains over long-term national interests.
Arrow 3 Anti-Missile System Fully Tested Days After Iranian Rocket Attack

Just two days after Iranian military fired a missile into northern Israel from Syria, the Israeli Defense Ministry successfully conducted a planned trial of the Arrow-3 missile defense system.
Rabbi Agrees With Iranian General: Drought in Iran Due to Israel

Jewish law denotes four New Years with Tu B’Shevat, the fifteenth day of the Hebrew month Shevat, being the New Year of the trees and begins a three-month series of mid-month full moons that culminate in Passover.
Israel’s Sovereignty on the Golan Heights: Why Now?

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made a public declaration of Israel’s interest in having the United States recognize Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights.
Babylon Calling

Things change so quickly geopolitically in the Middle East, but let’s enjoy this good news as we head into 2019.
Netanyahu is Playing with Fire

The prime minister is waging a reckless and dangerous campaign against the justice system because he knows the AG will eventually decide to indict him. He’s trying to drag us down and we can’t let him.
Party Time in Israel

Israel’s “Young Turks” have created a new political party, and this week received an important new ally.
Caroline Glick Speaks Out About Her Decision to Join Shaked, Bennett

It has been my conviction to use my pen, keyboard and voice to shape and expand Israel’s maneuver room.