Israel’s Economy Continues to Flourish

Good news on all fronts for the Israeli economy.
Israeli Obstacles to Peace

US President Trump intended to cut off US funding of UNRWA entirely this week.
How Do Trump and Netanyahu Get Away with Anything?

Different politicians wouldn’t have been able to bear the shame following the long list of reports about sexual harassment, illicit gifts, and embarrassing behavior. But Trump and Netanyahu? Don’t make them laugh, they just blame the media.
Pence Arrives in Israel for Two-Day Visit
The visit is largely seen as a celebration of the close relationship between Prime Minister Netanyahu and Pence’s boss, US President Donald Trump.
Netanyahu Thanks Pence in Israel for saying, ‘Israel’s capital, Jerusalem’

“This is the first time that I’m standing when both leaders can say ‘Israel’s capital, Jerusalem,” Netanyahu said while greeting Pence.
Pence: US Embassy To Move To Jerusalem By The End Of Next Year
“The US Embassy will open [in Jerusalem] before the end of next year,” Pence said in his remarks.
One Day After Trump Denial, Media Announce End-of-Year Embassy Move Will Happen

On Wednesday, US President Donald Trump refuted an optimistic claim by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the US embassy will be moved from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem by the end of this year, but on Thursday, major US media proclaimed precisely the opposite; an embassy move by the end of 2018.
Netanyahu Says US Embassy Move By Year’s End, But Trump Says ‘Not So Fast’

Although Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed his confidence on Wednesday that the US would move its embassy from Tel Aviv to the Israeli capital of Jerusalem within one year, US president Donald Trump told reporters that the transition would not be that fast.
Netanyahu: US Embassy in Israel Will Move ‘Much Sooner Than You Think’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is confident that the US embassy in Tel Aviv will move to Jerusalem within one year.
Looming Possibilities

There’s no end in sight to what can worry or frighten us. Hopefully, there will remain enough good sense in those with significant power to get us through the craziness from our enemies, friends, and fellow Jews.