The Other War

Eleven days of war with Israel didn’t change anything. Only hours after the ceasefire, the Associated Press reported that thousands of Hamas supporters demonstrated against the rule of Abbas in the West Bank, chanting, “Dogs of the Palestinian Authority, out, out. The people want the president to leave.”

Just Don’t Call Him a Terrorist

Intifada

The fact that media outlets and advocacy groups employ essentially the same language is evidence of a mindset—the mindset of partisans who want to present a certain perspective, which they hope will influence public opinion.

Accept Turkish Relations for What They Are

Ever since President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄźan came to power in the early 2000s, bilateral ties between Israel and Turkey have been in an ongoing state of crisis. At the same time, he has taken care not to cross the line and harm economic ties.

Is there a Future in Bipartisan Advocacy for Israel?

United States Israel Flag

Nikki Haley’s demand that AIPAC snub Democrats who aren’t fully supportive of Israel won GOP applause. Still, efforts to preserve or revive what’s left of a shattered consensus must continue.

Hypocritical Israeli Coalition Politics Get Ugly

Bibi and Bennett

In the battle for political survival, anything goes. As the threat to Jerusalem goes unchallenged, the government OKs funding for Hamas while Netanyahu encourages thuggery at the Western Wall.

Jerusalem Matters

From the 1840’s, the US had a consulate in Jerusalem, then under the Ottoman Empire.