Bibi and the Politics of Weakness

Prime Minister Binyamin (Bibi) Netanyahu’s signing of the long-term ceasefire agreement with the Islamic terrorist leadership of Hamas, Islamic Jihad, and Fatah raises serious questions, and not just about war and peace.
An Ill-Judged Ostrich Policy

Given the essentially political nature of its decisions, Israel’s Supreme Court should be made up of justices from across the political spectrum.
Explaining the Media’s Anti-Israel Bias

In carrying out this blog’s mission, we often attempt to contextualize Guardian/UK media coverage of Israel and the Jewish world by explaining not only what they get wrong, but also why they get it wrong.
Netanyahu Responds to Critics for Accepting Ceasefire with Hamas

In a speech made at the Prime Minister’s residence on Wednesday evening, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tried to assuage criticism for accepting the current ceasefire which has poured in from all corners of the country.
ALS Medical Hope in Israel

You’ve seen the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, but never anything like this! A medical development from Israel gives hope for a cure for the neurodegenerative disease.
First Ever Summer Seminar for Arab Israeli Christians

“Today marks a milestone in the relationship of Christians and Jews in Israel.”
Abbas to Petition UN for Deadline on Israeli Withdrawal from Judea and Samaria

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has a few ideas on how to move his cause forward in the anticipated wake of Operation Protective Edge.
Hand of God in Action: Iron Dome Intercepts 15 Rockets at Once! (Video)

What some call one of the greatest technological inventions, others call watching the hand of God in action.
Hamas Claims “Victory” Over Israel as Netanyahu Accepts Ceasefire

A last minute ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, which came into effect Tuesday evening, has held throughout the night and into Wednesday morning.
Mixed Reactions Among Leaders in Southern Israel to Ceasefire

Details of the current ceasefire between Israel and Hamas are being revealed, and the agreement obtained by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are generating mixed reactions among the leaders of the South.