The Ottoman Archives
Whenever we discuss the Palestinians, and the peace process, or anything else related to Israel’s security and sovereignty, we must remember that the Arabs will never stop agitating and inciting to violence, in order to—in their minds—begin the “liberation of Palestine.”
What Happens When ‘Most People’ Are Right About Iran?
The Islamic Republic of Iran’s declared position is that it does not want nuclear weapons and never has. Which is good, because the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) contains language declaring that “under no circumstances will Iran ever seek, develop, or acquire any nuclear weapons.”
Leak of Mueller Questions Reignites Media Collusion Campaign
Just when mainstream media was beginning to lose hope anything would come of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s probe, some of the questions Mueller reportedly would like to ask President Trump in a one-on-one interview were leaked to the press.
Israel’s Nuclear and Conventional Deterrence
In the years ahead, Israel could face the growing prospect of WMD terrorism – i.e., attacks involving chemical, biological, or even nuclear weapons. In this connection, it is vital that Israeli officials do their utmost to prevent perfidious enemy manipulations of humanitarian international law.
Sefirat HaOmer: The Secret to Human and Rabbinical Autonomy
This, I believe, is why we begin counting the Omer only on the second day. The first day doesn’t count.
Palestinians: The Real Gaza Blockade
The weekly demonstrations along the border between the Gaza Strip and Israel, which are scheduled to enter their sixth week this Friday, will undoubtedly continue to attract the attention of the international community and media.
Trump’s ‘Madness’ May be Doing the Trick
An American success vis-à-vis North Korea will weaken Iran’s bargaining position, which in turn will affect Trump’s Israeli-Palestinian peace plan. There is a difference between a plan presented by an inarticulate and rejected US president and a peace plan presented by a president who has scored significant achievements in the international arena.
Europe Wants Unity on Iran but Undermines Trump on Jerusalem
As French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel beat a path for the White House in back-to-back visits this week, the media coverage of U.S. – European Union relations is focused on efforts to convince President Donald Trump to keep faith with his predecessor Barack Obama’s nuclear deal with Iran.
Olmert’s Outdated Rhetoric at the 2018 JPost Conference
Back in Black? Former PM Ehud Olmert, donning a black blazer, said yesterday that he is keen on “reaching out” to broader audiences.
Human Rights: Other Views – Part I
Modern human rights declarations and legislation developed in a secular context, above all as an expression of democratic values, and informed by Judaeo-Christian ethics.