Mideast Peace Talks a Waste of Time
John Kerry should be thankful that the spring — and windsurfing season — has finally arrived. Kerry, who was on on a $7 million yacht during the Egyptian coup, would be better served fine tuning his windsurfing skills than harming American interests around the world as he currently does.
What’s Behind Abbas’s Renewed Courtship of Hamas?
Now that Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has succeeded in surprising the US and Israel with his decision to apply for Palestinian membership in 15 international institutions and treaties, he seems to be preparing another surprise for the Americans and Israelis: a unity agreement with Hamas.
“The Purpose of Radical Islam is…to Replace Judeo-Christian Values…”
At the recent 2014 Jerusalem Post Conference, some of Israel’s top leaders gathered to address the problems plaguing Israel today. Many speakers reaffirmed Israel’s commitment that despite international pressure, the current government would never from separate Jerusalem.
Jimmy Carter Supports “Palestine” UN Bid
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has come out in support of the Palestine Liberation Organization’s (PLO) bid to gain membership in international organizations.
Western Wall Undergoes some Passover Spring Cleaning
The Western Wall has undergone some spring cleaning in honor of the Jewish Passover holiday. Twice a year, the chief rabbi of the Western Wall and his team meticulously clean the wall and gather hundreds of thousands of notes left by worshippers in the ancient cracks.
Israel’s Northern Paradise
See the beauty of the Gan HaShlosha Nature Reserve (also called Sachne), and understand why many visitors are convinced this is the real world Garden of Eden!
Labels, Lies and Libel: Words and Weapons
I used to wonder why Chazal (Chachamim Zichronam L’Vracha), the wise sages of Jewish tradition, would spend so much time emphasizing the evils of, Lashon HaRah, a transgression that includes such things as gossip, slander, and a variety of other misuses of speech.
Hezbollah Takes Responsibility for Revenge Terrorist Attack
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah claimed responsibility on Monday for an attack that took place on the Lebanese-Israeli border in March. A roadside bomb was hidden on the Israeli side of the border and was detonated when an IDF jeep passed by.
Special Knesset Subcommittee to Examine Jewish Right to Pray on Temple Mount
For the first time, the Knesset will be holding a meeting to hear arguments for allowing Jews to pray on the Temple Mount. A special Knesset subcommittee will be gathering on Monday for the purposes of carrying out an in-depth examination of Jewish demands to pray on Judaism’s most holy site.
IDF Officer Sets the Facts Straight about Security Crossings
In this eye-opening video, an IDF officer sets the facts straight about security crossings, made as comfortable as possible for the thousands of Palestinians entering Israel each day.