Palestinians: Silencing and Intimidating Critics
Meanwhile, any Palestinians who dare to ask Hamas the wrong questions will find themselves behind bars.
Germany: New Law Banning Child Marriage Declared Unconstitutional
The ruling, which effectively opens the door to legalizing Sharia-based child marriages in Germany, is one of a growing number of instances in which German courts are — wittingly or unwittingly — promoting the establishment of a parallel Islamic legal system in the country.
10 Awesome Things the IDF did in 2018
The year 2018 proved to be a challenging yet fruitful year for the Israeli Defense Force (IDF), with joint drills with Israel’s allies, demolition of Hamas and Hezbollah terror tunnels, completion of vital army infrastructure and providing life-saving humanitarian aid for those in need.
Iran’s War in Yemen: America’s Problem
How the United States should position itself, vis-a-vis MbS or the Yemen war, is a matter for debate. But members of the U.S. Senate should be able to articulate American national security interests in the Middle East and Africa
There’s More to Judaism than Mitzvot
Can Jews Perpetrate a holocaust?
Hebrew Language Day: An Opportunity to Learn About the Code of Love
We are fortunate to be living in a time when we can speak Hebrew freely. I only began to learn Hebrew when I moved to Lithuania in the early 1970s, while in transit on the way to Israel.
Trump’s Decision to Pull Forces Out of Syria has Upsides
On its face, Trump’s announcement that he is pulling US forces out of Syria seems like an unfriendly act toward Israel. But it isn’t.
Will Trump Divide Jerusalem in 3?
If Caspit is correct about Trump proposing to divide Jerusalem into three, the consequences will be major and long-lasting.
Erdogan is not a Benevolent Sultan of Old, he’s a Monster that Must be Stopped
The world has a strange double standard on the Muslim world – it’s ok when they massacre their own, and the Turkish president is the master of it
Silent Night, Holy Night
Sometimes I write a “Christmas letter” to readers of “Israel Watch” and this year is one of those letters. I just feel it in my bones.