U.S. Dems Fail the Litmus Test
Barring that intriguing possibility, will we have to wait for a Republican president to stand with Israel?
A Rigged Vote, No Real Debate
When I was growing up, “filibuster” was a dirty word.
The University of California’s Teachable Moment on Anti-Semitism
On Sept. 17, the Regents of the 10-school University of California (UC) system will discuss a statement of principles against intolerance.
To End the Refugee Influx, Europe Must Resign Itself to Assad’s Rule
I have a hard time with the idea that boarding an overcrowded train to Germany has come to symbolize hope for survivors.
Life in the Shadow of Islam
The second Muslim Caliph, Umar bin Khattab, conquered Jerusalem in 638 C.E. without shedding a drop of blood.
The Republican Fall Guys
The Iran nuclear deal is presented as an international agreement between the major powers and Iran.
Israeli-Jordanian Water Exchange Plan Draws Harsh Criticism From Environmentalists
A new Israeli plan to supply Jordan with 50 cubic meters of water from the Sea of Galilee via new water-pipe is drawing harsh criticism from environmentalists.
Turkey: America’s Really Bad “Faustian Bargain”
Turkey cannot fight the Islamic State (IS) and the Kurds, who are the essential ground force of any coalition campaign against IS, at the same time forever.
How Dangerous is ISIS to Israel?
The Israeli army and the ISIS militia are in different leagues.
The Mideast Migrant Crisis Requires Mideast Solutions
ISIS is replaced with stable and sane states, the Gulf countries should welcome all Mideast refugees.