Netanyahu’s Empathy for Trump

The only way to govern successfully when you are under relentless assault is to empower your supporters and keep faith with them.
Time for Trump to Follow in the Footsteps of Cyrus the Great

A call for Trump to follow through on his campaign promises.
Teheran Triumphant in Syria?

A flurry of diplomatic activity is currently taking place in the Syrian and Iraqi arenas.
Unto the Nations: Herzl’s Christian Guests at the First Zionist Congress

Christian Zionists have always stood in support of Israel – even before its existence.
Turkey: Erdogan’s Obsession to Take Jerusalem

Less than a year ago, Turkey and Israel agreed to end their six-year-long diplomatic stand-off and officially “normalized” their relations.
In Ein Karem, Ancient Biblical Life Is Revived in a Modern Israeli City

The rich history of Ein Kerem spans more than three millennia and tells the story of Jewish survival, restoration and continuity in the Land of Israel.
Palestinians: When Suicide Attacks Are Bad

Hamas, Islamic Jihad, and ISIS may disagree on many issues, but targeting Jews and “infidels” is not one of them.
The Deed Belongs to Israel – Not Islam

The Temple Mount is the focus of a greater battle than meets the eye.
The Hajj and the Struggle For Islamic Leadership

The annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca symbolizes much more than the desire of the worshipers to be closer to Allah.
Tensions Here and There

Neither of the societies that I have called my own is at peace. Neither are they at war. It’s something in between, with enough tension to cause us to think, or at least to wonder.