IDF on Alert after Rocket, Shooting Attacks
The IDF is on high alert after two attacks on IDF forces and a thwarted terrorist attack on Friday took place.
After ‘Occupied Territories’ Flap, Where Does Chris Christie Stand in Pro-Israel Circles?
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, the possible GOP presidential contender who raised the hackles of many a pro-Israel Republican with an off-the-cuff remark in March about the “occupied territories” of the West Bank, got another chance to appeal to high-profile Jewish donors on Sunday.
Netanyahu: Decision to Release Terrorists “Toughest of All”
Speaking to Jeffrey Goldberg of Bloomberg, Netanyahu blamed the collapse of peace talks on the actions and decisions of Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas.
Top Egyptian Official: Hamas Must Recognize Israel
Egypt’s former foreign minister said on Wednesday that in order to bring to fruition the dream of a Palestinian state, Hamas must recognize the existence of Israel.
Occupied Territories: ‘Come to Israel and See for Yourself’
Recently, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie made news when, speaking at a gathering of the Republican Jewish Coalition, he used the term occupied territories to describe what’s otherwise known as biblical Judea and Samaria.
In Secret Recording, Kerry says Israel will become “Apartheid State”
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said Israel is on course to become an “apartheid state” if it does not make peace soon with the Palestinians.
Israel needs a ‘Posse Comitatus Act’
Earlier this month, IDF soldiers carried out a furtive and well-planned operation that should raise the ire of every Israeli citizen who values individual rights and personal liberty.
Jerusalem is Not Up for Grabs
US Secretary of State John Kerry has blamed the sudden deadlock in peace negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority on Israel’s plans to build additional apartments in Gilo, a southern Jerusalem neighborhood beyond the Green Line.
The Matzah of Judea
As we read about this ancient Seder that took place in Benei Berak, we think of our rabbinic sages observing Pesach (Passover) in Judea, in ancient Israel, what is now called the modern State of Israel.
Chris Christie and the “Occupied Territories” Incident
A small but significant event took place on March 29 at the Republican Jewish Coalition in Las Vegas. Hosted by Sheldon Adelson, the mega-donor to Republican presidential campaigns, the event drew four leading potential candidates for president in 2016, including New Jersey governor Chris Christie.