Lies, Transparency and Pandemics
When authoritarian regimes lie to their own people about a worldwide, contagious disease, their lies have an impact on those of us who are otherwise mercifully spared from living under their direct jurisdiction.
Taking in the New Normal as Coronavirus Takes Over Everything
The blue lights from TVs, tablets and smartphones will shine even brighter and will be attended to with even greater addiction—like zombies waiting for instructions, human contact eroded even further, our privacy invaded while feasting on more disinformation.
Coronavirus, Europe and Israel
It appears that tiny Israel has something to teach Europe about striking the right balance between personal liberties and the public good.
Zionist Education During A Global Pandemic
Zionist education is needed now more than ever. And yet, with the spread of coronavirus, the vital Zionist education work of synagogue schools, Jewish day schools, campus activist organizations, and Zionist youth groups is now greatly curtailed.
A Tale of Two Israeli Leaders
With Blue and White MKs bucking the will of their party leader Benny Gantz by rejecting an alliance with anti-Zionist parties, the chances Benjamin Netanyahu will continue as Israel’s longest-serving prime minister have improved dramatically.
Has Syria Reactivated its Chemical-Weapons Program? Recent Strikes Might Provide a Clue
If Israeli airstrikes did target a chemical-weapons site, then it would be a sign that the Syrian regime has returned to its wicked ways, Syria analyst Professor Eyal Zisser tells JNS.
Iran is a Mess… Which Creates Strategic Opportunities for Israel
Iran’s drive for regional hegemony and obsessive focus on assaulting Israel, combined with the coronavirus outbreak, have left it stretched thin. As a result, Jerusalem has a sad-but-real window of opportunity to act.
Who is the Real Cause of Gaza’s Misery? Surprise: It’s not Israel
Why does the media ignore Egypt’s critical role in keeping Gaza boxed in and isolated? The answer is simple: When in doubt, blame Israel.
Israel’s Iran Confrontation Is Pointing the Way to the Future of War
Land, air and naval forces operating separately is a thing of the past.
In South Carolina Debate, Democrats Spar Over US troops in Mideast, Embassy in Israel
“I don’t think we need to have ground troops anywhere terrorists can gather because terrorists can gather anywhere in the world. But we do need intelligence capabilities and specialists on the ground,” said former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg, who served in Afghanistan.
