Uncertainties and Science

A long and checkered medical history has combined with more than a half-century of political science to sharpen my sense that uncertainties are inherent in science, and are the most interesting elements of doing science.
Bannon and the Anti-Israel Establishment

Bannon argued that it is because of the Republican establishment that then president Barack Obama was able to implement the nuclear deal with Iran.
Netanyahu Didn’t Sell Israel’s Security

Even if the prime minister did know about his advisers’ involvement in the submarine affair, and he likely did, not for a moment did he think he was doing anything wrong. Even if his associates were making a profit from the deal, he still believed it would benefit the state.
How’s He Doing?

A friend responded to one of my recent notes with, “How many Trumps would it take for you to trade for one Bibi?”
The Allegations in the Bibi-Hunt: Spine-Chilling Stuff

What could prevent a phenomenon such as the Bibi-hunt would be an improvement in Israel’s political culture.
Israel’s “Teflon” Prime Minister

Israelis like myself are wary of bandwagons and happy to leave well enough alone.
Likud MKs vs. Police: A Dangerous Intimidation Campaign

Knesset Members Amsalem and Bitan, with all their initiatives and bills against the law enforcement system, aren’t interested in fostering change. All they want is to intimidate, to silence. This isn’t a dispute between Right and Left. It’s a dispute between King Bibi’s submissive slaves and all those who want a civilized country.
Saudi Purges and Duty to Act

For 70 years, Saudi Arabia served as the largest and most significant incubator of Sunni jihad.
The Enemies of Kurdistan are the Enemies of the US

Iran is on a mission.
British MP Forced to Resign After Meeting With Israeli Officials on Holiday

On her family vacation, Patel met with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, former Finance Minister Yair Lapid, and other senior Israeli officials.