The Sun Shone, the Trees Blossomed, and the Butchers Slaughtered
The title of this article is taken from the translation of the poem “In the City of Slaughter” written after the 1903 Kishinev pogrom by Israel’s national poet, Chaim Nachman Bialik.
Shalom King Salman
I pray that President Trump will land in Israel with that message and this will be not only an historic trip, but a new beginning.
American Greatness and the PLO
Eight years from now, China will outstrip the US as the world’s largest economy. In three years, Israeli GDP per capita will outstrip Japan’s.
Increasing Nervousness: Trump’s Approaching Visit to the Middle East
If there are no last minute changes, President Trump will be embarking on a trip to the Middle East that includes Israel, the PA and Saudi Arabia.
Spain: “Pacifist” Imam Arrested on Terror Charges
The New York Times once praised his moderation
Assad’s Hollow Crown
The mortar shells came early in the morning. At about 5. At regular intervals. Solemn and sinister. They were a reminder of how close it all was.
Embarking on a Fool’s Errand
Like a sand trap in the desert, these former negotiations have created a loggerhead that is almost impossible to extricate one’s self out of:
Trump’s Tragic Mistake
It is hard to see how Trump, now committed to this dangerous folly, can walk away from it. But to diminish the damage, a way must be found, quickly.
Europe: More Migrants Coming
“Eight to ten million migrants are still on the way”
No Nuclear Weapons in Syria? Go Thank Israel
For that oft-overlooked reason, Americans and citizens of certain other allied states can now sleep more securely and peacefully in their own beds.