Trump’s Controversial Decision to Pull Out Of Syria Sets World Teetering
President Trump made a surprise announcement on Wednesday that he was ordering the 2,000 U.S troops in Syria to withdraw, fulfilling a campaign promise. The president justified his decision on Twitter by saying that the Islamic State had been defeated.
Message to UN and Europe: Palestinian Terrorism Always Violates International Law
There can never be any greater form of power in world politics than power over death. Paradoxically, this pre-eminent form of power is almost entirely unrecognized by both scholars and policymakers.
Is She Really That Dumb?
Get to them before she does—before she solidifies their core.
American Faith Leaders Meet Brazil’s President-Elect Jair Bolsonaro
The role of evangelical leaders in the election of President-elect Jair Bolsonaro was as historical as it was with President Trump in the United States. Strengthening the ties with the US and Israel was a promise he made while running for office, and he wants to deliver.
Tenth of Tevet: Jerusalem is Under Siege Again
With the news about Australia recognizing West Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, has anyone noticed the irony that it came within days of the Fast of Tevet?
Israel, Counter-Terrorism and the Future of Immortality
Even if now ritualistic Palestinian claims of a hostile “occupation” were to be accepted as reasonable, which they are not, corollary claims of entitlement to “any means necessary” would remain patently false.
How America Helps Hezbollah
The U.S. government has provided military training and weapons—plus $1.5 billion in aid—to the government of Lebanon since 2006, the end of the war Hezbollah instigated against Israel.
WSJ Writer Points Out Double Standard in Mueller Speculation
Strassel points out that the seriousness of the alleged Obama administration leaks; Strassel says The Washington Post “bragged” about the wide array of leakers.
A Progressive Said She Couldn’t Understand the French Protesters, Other Progressives Explained It
In a bizarre twist a progressive activist said she couldn’t understand why any other progressives were support the yellow vests protest in France.
CUFI Tops 5 Million Members
“It’s clear our mission is resonating with Americans all across the country who share our commitment to defend Israel,” said Shari Dollinger, the organization’s executive director.