Tensions Here and There
Neither of the societies that I have called my own is at peace. Neither are they at war. It’s something in between, with enough tension to cause us to think, or at least to wonder.
Where is Israel?
As the president sends his envoys back to Israel and the Palestinian territories, the usual flood of voices has offered advice – do this, do that, say this, say that. Whatever.
Massive US-Korean Military Exercise Coinciding With Rare Solar Eclipse Could Spark War
On Monday, tens of thousands of US soldiers will simulate battles just south of the volatile border that separates North and South Korea.
Armageddon Bomb Shelter Sales Up 200% as North Korea Crisis Worsens
”North Korea is the only reason for the increase I’ve seen. Customers say they are worried Kim Jong-un has little man syndrome and Donald Trump has got to be right no matter what.”
President Trump, North Korea and Nuclear War
Increasingly, Donald Trump is showing palpable signs of debility. Most worrisome, in this sobering display, is the president’s conspicuously proud disregard for science, history, diplomacy, intelligence, and jurisprudence.
Bouncing Bibi?
Lots of fears out there that corruption charges will topple Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, and even perhaps repeat the fate of former premier Ehud Olmert, who went to prison for similar things.
100-Year-Old Jewish Prophecy Predicts Solar Eclipse Portends Destruction of North Korea
“The prophecy states that when a solar eclipse occurs exactly as it will next week, in the beginning of the month of Elul, kings of the East will suffer great loss.”
Two Birds, One Stone
Two birds, or even more, will have been hit with one stone.
North Korea: The Israeli Connection
Why should Jews globally, and Israelis, care about what’s going on, way over there on the Korean peninsula?
America’s Strategic Paralysis
On Thursday morning, for the second time in so many days, North Korea threatened to attack the US territory of Guam with nuclear weapons.