Jerusalem Dateline: ISIS Advances in Syria Put Israel on High Alert [VIDEO]

As ISIS makes advances inside Syria, Israel’s northern border goes on high alert.
Border Policeman Critically Injured in Damascus Gate Stabbing Attack

An Israeli Border police soldier came under attack Sunday morning while on duty at the Damascus Gate in Jerusalem’s Old City.
While Jews Still Restricted, IDF Widens Access for Muslims to Temple Mount During Ramadan

In an unparalleled move, the IDF will help facilitate the use of special shuttles from Palestinian cities to the Temple Mount ahead of Ramadan.
A Festival in the Service of Murderers

He did it out of love for his homeland.
Avoiding Nuclear War: Israel’s Strategic Options

Left to themselves, certain of Israel’s potentially nuclear adversaries could bring the Jewish state into eternal darkness, into fire, into ice.
The New York Times vs. Israel

The Supreme Court decision inZivotofsky v. Kerry, the Jerusalem passport case, a deep sigh of editorial relief.
Rivlin, The President Who Divides

President Reuven Rivlin had some harsh words to say at the Herzliya Conference this week.
Jerusalem Dateline: Long-time Foes Israel, Saudi Arabia Unite Against Iran [VIDEO]

Long-time foes Israel and Saudi Arabia are uniting against a common cause – Iran. Will the Islamic State prevail and cause increased upheaval across the Middle East?
On the US (Supreme) Court Jesters and Jerusalem

America’s ham-handed approach to its closest ally in the Middle East was on full display earlier this week.
Verbal Jousting

In the background of this note is the recent one about the misadventures of great powers, and producing unintended outcomes.