Turkey and the U.S.: A Poisoned Alliance
Saudi Arabia and Turkey also found themselves at the opposite ends of the crisis surrounding Qatar — all Sunni.
When Old and New Anti-Semitism Come Together
The number of anti-Semitic incidents in Jewish communities in the US may be infinitesimal, but three recent events point to a concerning trend among too many American academics, and even Jews are adding fuel to the fire of anti-Jewish hatred.
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.
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.
Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances
It was an innovation when written into the Constitution close to the end of the 18th century, and continues to operate.
The End of the Perilous Fictions Surrounding the Nuclear Deal with Iran
If Trump follows through on his October 13 speech and strengthens the terms of the deal, it will go a long way towards rolling back Iran’s nuclear and non-nuclear threats to the world.
Trump Did the Right Thing By Walking Away From UNESCO – For Now
The move will send a strong message to the Palestinians that statehood cannot be achieved on the basis of UN resolutions alone.
East & West Palestine, or Hamastan vs. Fatahland
First, that East and West Palestine won’t survive long if born, and second, that the territorial integrity of the Land of Israel will.