The GOP and Israel

Growing up in “progressive” New York City, I always believed that the Democrats were the only party in town.
Muslim-Born Iranians Visit Israel to Bless Jewish State

Afshin Javid, an Iranian Muslim who converted to Christianity, led a group of mostly Iranians ex-Muslims to tour Israel from North America and Germany.
The Time Has Come for God to Reveal the Messiah, Says Jerusalem’s Chief Rabbi

In a surprisingly under-reported story, one of Jerusalem’s chief rabbis, Rabbi Shlomo Amar issued a ruling on Monday that God must bring the messiah and expedite the ultimate redemption.
When the Good Guys Ruled

May the memory of the Maccabees be remembered in all their glory.
Recent Ancient Discoveries Under the Western Wall

The Kotel (Western Wall) is arguably the most important archaeological site in Israel.
When Will Obama and the West Listen to Hamas?

It is time for the world to stop listening only to President Abbas and Saeb Erekat.
A Murder in October

I walked home back to Abu Tor through the valley.
NGO Monitor Report: Christian Aid Organizations Financing Anti-Semitism

A large number of Christian aid organizations are providing significant finances and support to NGOs which exacerbate the Israeli-Arab conflict.
At Peace Conference, Arab and Jewish Scholars Discuss Future of the Temple Mount

The Truman Institute will host a conference on the future of the Temple Mount, called “The Temple Mount Riots: Islamic Movement and the Israeli Arabs”.
Why Palestinians Do Not Want Cameras on the Temple Mount

It now remains to be seen how Secretary Kerry, who brokered the camera deal between Israel and Jordan.