Strengthening the Ground

A bold—and correct— move by the Jerusalem Municipality this week approves 176 new housing units for a Jewish community in east Jerusalem.
Balfour’s Greatest of Gifts

Israeli athletes and performers, professors, students and tourists in countries throughout the world are regularly discriminated against for being Israeli Jews.
PA’s Abbas to Hamas: You Must Recognize Israel

PA President Abbas said on Sunday that he will not appoint any Hamas officials to the Palestinian unity government unless they publicly recognize Israel.
The Summit

An important event has just concluded in Jerusalem: the first “Christian Media Summit.”
Miri Regev Is Israel’s Prime Minister For Half-an-Hour

Miri Regev, a Likud Member of Knesset and the current Minister of Culture and Sport, became Prime Minister of Israel on Friday…for half-an-hour.
Vice President Pence Set for First Official Israel Visit on Hanukkah in December

VP Mike Pence will make his first state visit to Israel in December during Hanukkah in hopes of advancing the Trump administration’s peace plans.
The Mystery of the Lost Jubilee: Part XXVII – Was 5777 a Jubilee Year?

So what HAS happened in the last year of 5777, and how does it affect our thinking on the Jubilee?
Israel Must Recognize An Independent State of Kurdistan

The Americans seem to be missing the boat of opportunity again, with regards to the Kurds.
Government to Move on ‘Greater Jerusalem’ Bill Annexing Jewish Cities

The measure would “send a clear message to all those who try to question the Jewish people’s connection to Jerusalem and the relevance of Jerusalem to the Jewish people.”
How Can Anyone Blame Netanyahu for Future Conflict with Iran?

In his claim that ‘the government is dragging us to war,’ Major-General (res.) Amiram Levin crossed a dangerous red line. It’s Iran that is moving forces. It’s Iran that is taking steps to change the strategic map. It’s Iran that is repeatedly declaring its intention to destroy Israel. But to hell with the facts.