Assad Not Finished Yet

A number of reports have been published in recent days suggesting the tide of the war in Syria may finally have turned decisively against the Assad regime.
French Parliament Approves Sweeping Surveillance Law

Critics say the oversight role is illusory and that the law effectively centralizes surveillance power in the hands of just a few individuals.
When the President’s Hero is a Terrorist: A Tale of Two Societies

The president of a normal, civilized country naturally is anxious to distance himself from any suspicion of ever having had a connection to a terrorist.
When the Government Kills

If the U.S. was wrong about what Israel was doing, what about what the U.S. was doing?
Turkey’s Obsessive Fantasy

The idea that there are crypto-Jews or secret friends of Israel is increasingly popular with Muslims.
Gush Katif Families Gather from Across Israel in Special Lag B’Omer Celebration

There are many children who live in need throughout Israel. What is worse is that many of them don’t have to.
Managing to Form a Coalition, Netanyahu Vows a “Strong, Stable Government”

Coming down to the wire, Israeli PM Netanyahu has successfully formed a coalition government with less than two hours to go before his deadline was set to expire.
Address the Challenges Facing Ethiopian Immigrants

This past Sunday night, the heart of Tel Aviv was transformed into a war zone.
Is the New Israel Fund Behind the Violent Tel Aviv Riots?

If it harms Israel, then count on the New Israel Fund (NIF) to be involved.
Baltimore ‘riot mom’ needed in Jerusalem

One of the most enduring images from the Baltimore riots was that of the irate mother of a rioter.