Long Knives

The five years that transpired between Olmert’s indictment and his incarceration reflects Judaic dithering about truth and justice.
From Mueller to Mandelblit

In the Mueller probe and the incessant probes against Netanyahu, we see the new face of the Left.
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.