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.
Where is Israel?
As the president sends his envoys back to Israel and the Palestinian territories, the usual flood of voices has offered advice – do this, do that, say this, say that. Whatever.
A Living Symbol of Israel’s Return to Jerusalem, Hurva Synagogue Stands Proud in Old City
In the center of the Jewish Quarter in the Old City of Jerusalem stands a magnificent and breathtaking building.
Bouncing Bibi?
Lots of fears out there that corruption charges will topple Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, and even perhaps repeat the fate of former premier Ehud Olmert, who went to prison for similar things.
Israel-Jordan Peace Agreement: The Emperor Has No Clothes
Israel sees Jordan as a security asset because Jordan acts as an eastern buffer zone between the Jewish state and the violent chaos in Iraq, Syria, and Iran. Israel is making a big mistake.