Germans Debate Muslim Public Holidays
“We have a Judeo-Christian religious character, not an Islamic one.”
The Opportunities and Risks of Trump’s Iran Initiative
By placing the nuclear deal in the context of Iran’s hostility and aggression, Trump made it self-evident that no US interest is served in continuing to give Iran a free pass.
Israeli Arabs are Breaking Their Silence
Subject to threats and intimidation, a delegation of young Arabs is joining the battle against BDS, representing the silenced majority of Israeli Arabs which has become an integral part of Israel in almost every field. Thanks to them, the battle for equality, social justice and reconciliation between the nations have a better chance of succeeding.
Turkey Plans Move to Box in Kurds in Northern Syria
The Turkish military this week scouted Syria’s Idlib province, in the north-west of the country, in preparation for a military operation in the province.Â
Refugees, Intersectionalists, and Jews
Refugees are back in the news. This summer, the number of migrants crossing the Mediterranean from North Africa is likely to rise significantly.
Eastern Ukraine in Limbo as ‘Invisible War’ Takes Its Toll
In eastern Ukraine, the sounds of the ceasefire — small arms fire, mortars, light machine guns and artillery — look set to continue to be heard.
Tension over Kurdistan
The referendum is highly important for both sides, those for and those against.
Uncertainties
This is an appropriate theme in this season of Yom Kippur.
German Election: Merkel’s Pyrrhic Victory
“Ms. Merkel is in effect a lame duck.”
The New Democratic Party
Since 2015, Britain has been one election away from having an antisemitic prime minister.