Tracking Trump

Jim Fletcher

Some interesting things are happening as news of President Trump’s peace plan for Israel and the Palestinians emerges.

Accusing Israel of War Crimes

Ronn Torossian

Yesh Din, for example, does not define the violent activities as terror, but rather as “attempts to cause harm.” It is supported by the New Israel Fund.

No Peace

Jim Fletcher

The Israeli writer concludes that there is no peace to be had with the Palestinians.

The Palestinian Civil War

Mordechai Kedar

An article on a pro-Hamas site by a Mr. Ra’afat Mara is brought in translation. Mara expresses in print what Hamas members think of Abbas and the Palestinian Authority he chairs.

Party Time in Israel

Jim Fletcher

Israel’s “Young Turks” have created a new political party, and this week received an important new ally.

Jordan Adds Insole to Injury

Michael Freund

For far too long, the unelected Jordanian monarchy has been treated with kid gloves by Israel and much of the international community.