Pekudei, Counting, and Israeli Election Polls
This week’s Torah Reading, Pekudei, describes a very Jewish character trait, meticulous accounting, whether in business, government, or the social sector.
If India and Pakistan Go to War, Israeli Weapons Could Be Decisive
As India and Pakistan contemplate their next moves amid rising tensions, airstrikes and the downing of an Indian warplane, Israeli weapons could play a decisive role in a future war.
Netanyahu Should Resign for the Good of the Country
Some might think it’s unacceptable for a Yedioth Ahronoth writer to call on the prime minister to quit his post over corruption charges that directly involve my publisher; the differences, however, between the soon-to-be indicted Arnon Mozes and Netanyahu are immense.
Israel Ranks 8th-Most Powerful Nation in the World
For its relatively small size, [Israel] has played a large role in global affairs. The country has a strong economy, landmarks of significance to several religions and strained relationships with many of its Arab neighbors.
Hamas’s Systematic Use of Civilians to Promote Terrorism
Within Gaza, around its borders, and away from it, Hamas’s military wing sends out tentacles disguised in civilian camouflage.
“Deal of the Century” or a Plan Doomed to Failure?
The Americans are working on a “peace plan” based on the way Americans, not Middle Eastern people, think. And Iranian Minister Zarif’s resignation may be a sign of coming Iranian collapse.
Future Egypt
Let us pray fervently that the Lord is beginning that redemptive work, as we look greatly forward to a future that is bright and holy unto the Lord.
Striking a Deal with Netanyahu will Save Israel’s Rule of Law
Whatever Mandelblit says Thursday, the prime minister has already been judged in the court of public opinion,and many believe the system is corrupt and will do anything to have the PM’s head; the right thing to do is send him home without a criminal process that would tear Israel apart.
The United Church of Christ Wrongfully Attacks Israel
The United Church of Christ (UCC) is a shrinking Christian denomination mainly active in the United States, and “perhaps the most liberal of the Mainline Protestant American denominations”.
Understanding the U.S. Flip-Flop on Syria
US President Donald Trump announced that the US had defeated ISIS on December 19 and that the US would end its presence in Syria.