Temple Mount Crisis: Moderates Have the Upper Hand, for Now

Ben-Dror_Yemini

The interfaith dialogue has proved itself. That doesn’t mean it will last. Turkey’s Erdogan, Hamas, and Sheikh Raed Salah will search for any way to sabotage the agreements and renew the riots. It just means that, sometimes, it’s better to think about less political channels of dialogue.

The ‘Al-Aqsa Libel’ Lives On

Ben-Dror_Yemini

Terrorism doesn’t seek peace, it doesn’t seek two states for two people or an end to the occupation. Terrorism appears because of incitement, hatred and blood libels. It seeks destruction and ruin, and it will find any excuse to reappear, both when the Palestinians are suffering because of the occupation and when they are thriving despite the occupation.

Friday Prayers

Ira Sharkansky

The Temple Mount, Friday prayers, metal detectors, and the incitement of Muslim religious and political leaders were as exciting and worrying as we’ve seen for some time.

Who is the Real Owner Here?

Mordechai Kedar

Raed Salah knows that allowing Israel to require Muslims to be checked before ascending the Mount means Jews are the proprietors.

The Girl with the Rucksack

Naomi_Ragen

The amazing thing about actually living in Israel, is that even the simplest daily activities are sometimes infused with so much meaning.

Is Peace Possible?

Ira Sharkansky

Advocates argue that they increase the probability of relative peace, admittedly for a future that is indefinite and may be short.