After 66 Years, UN Finally Recognizes Yom Kippur as Official Holiday

In a historic decision nearly three years in the making, the United Nations officially recognized Yom Kippur as a holiday on Thursday, to be marked annually by the international body starting in 2016.
Greek Parliament Likely to Recognize Palestinian State in Largely Symbolic Vote

Greece is likely to recognize Palestinian statehood in a symbolic vote at the Greek Parliament on Tuesday, in spite of the country’s recent efforts to strengthen its relationship with Israel.
Anyone Using The Phrase ‘Islam Is A Religion Of Peace’ Needs To Read This

Days after the ISIS-inspired terrorist attack in San Bernardino, President Obama’s address to the nation concerning the threat of ISIS missed the mark.
Media Continue Attacks on Muslim Brotherhood Critics

The mainstream media never tire of attacking those who warn that the Muslim Brotherhood has established deep ties to the Obama administration and Hillary Clinton.
Ripples of Evian in Vienna

Again we are forced to reach the same conclusion: We Jews have no one to rely on but ourselves.
Rubio, Cruz and US Global Leadership

For the first time in a decade, Americans are beginning to think seriously about foreign policy; But are they too late?
No Surrender This Time

France faces a future of ethnic civil war at worst, and periodic terrorist attacks and political tumult at minimum. Yet its difficulties—both geopolitical and demographic—can be overcome with patience and determination.
Welcome to Hamas West, AKA Connecticut College

When twisted Islamist ideas and lethal Jew-Hatred are protected in the name of diversity.
Freedom of Expression is Not a Sacred Cow

Israel may be in need of explicit legislation that will prevent some of the expressions of hatred – from the right and from the left – which contribute nothing to the public discourse.
See Something, Say Something—Unless a Palestinian is Involved

One of the Obama administration’s least-known anti-terrorism programs was back in the news this week.