Trump’s Mideast ‘Deal of the Century’ May Be a Raw One for Israel

President Trump has spoken repeatedly about his desire to find the “deal of the century” to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Two Different Societies – in Israel and Singapore – Consider Greying Populations

At first glance, it would seem that the Republic of Singapore – a sovereign city-state and island country in Southeast Asia lying at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula with only 130 square kilometers whose main religion is Buddhism – has nothing in common with Israel, which covers 20,330 square kilometers and is located 8,000 kilometers away.
Turkey and U.S. Can’t Agree on What ‘Safe Zone’ in Syria Means

He was referring to a “safe zone” concept that has been proposed for northern Syria in an area the US hopes to withdraw from soon.
The Palestinian Civil War

An article on a pro-Hamas site by a Mr. Ra’afat Mara is brought in translation. Mara expresses in print what Hamas members think of Abbas and the Palestinian Authority he chairs.
Why I Ask, Doubt, and Still Have Faith

In your opinion, how can a person born Jewish, or born religious, freely choose to develop a personal connection to Torah, mitzvot and God?
“Does Israel Have a Right to Exist?” is Not a Trick Question…But it Avoids the Real Question

I feel safe from the Palestinians though people like Mallory and the new Palestinian politicians will do anything they can to ensure that Jewish blood is spilled.
Palestinians: The ‘Political Detainees’ No One Talks About

Most of the detainees were taken into custody for criticizing the PA and its leaders and policies.
Spain: Catalonia’s Continuing Jihad Problem

Police in the northeastern Spanish region of Catalonia arrested 18 members of a jihadi cell plotting an attack in Barcelona and then released all but three.
Challenges of the New IDF Chief of Staff

The most important role of any IDF chief of staff, including Lt.-Gen. Aviv Kochavi, is to prepare the army for the next war.
Israeli Strikes in Syria Reveal New Battlefield for Post-Civil War Era

Airstrikes against Iranian targets in Syria on Sunday and Monday revealed a new Syrian battlefield that is emerging as the Syrian civil war ends and the US prepares to withdraw.