Trump Ends Tradition of Celebrating Ramadan at White House

An iftar, or break-fast, feast, which Muslims celebrate at sundown during Ramadan, was held regularly by Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama.
“Readout” from the Middle East

The idea that American officials take orders from Israel is an old anti-Semitic canard, resurrected here to throw at the new administration.
‘Corrupt Motive’ as the Criterion for Prosecuting a President

“Corrupt motive” is an extraordinarily vague and open-ended term that can be expanded or contracted at the whim of zealous or politically motivated prosecutors.
Can the GOP Pass a Healthcare Bill in the Current Environment?

Once again, the media publish fake news in support of the Democratic Party and its agenda.
Straight Talk and Palestinian ‘Intent’

Israeli and American victims of terrorism deserve no less. But it may be only the first step in actually affecting Palestinian behavior.
Livni and Dangers of Peace Theater

Assuming that Livni is telling the truth and Likud’s denial is false, we need to ask why Netanyahu courted the former foreign minister.
Satanism Making Comeback Through Witchcraft and Atheism: Rabbi

At the stroke of midnight on Wednesday’s summer solstice, some 13,000 people will attempt to cast a curse on President Donald Trump.
Prioritizing Existential Risk: Israel’s Need to “Stay Focused” on Nuclear Threats

Although Israel continues to face multiple and often intersecting security threats, including terror, its core operational focus should remain on existential perils, especially nuclear attack and nuclear war.
Burying Obama’s Legacy

If so, the move was made despite the best efforts of Obama’s team to convince the Trump administration to maintain them.
Trump Envoys Jared Kushner, Jason Greenblatt Return for Mid-East ‘Peace Talks’

“Excited to be traveling back to Israel and the Pal. Territories to continue the discussion about the possibility of peace,” wrote Greenblatt on Twitter.