Palestinians: A State Within a State?
The latest “reconciliation” deal between the Palestinian Authority (PA) and Hamas brings the Palestinians closer to creating a state-within-a-state in the Gaza Strip.
The Case For Kurdish Independence
One thing is clear: if the US continues to neglect its “friends” and allies in the region – those on the front line in the fight against ISIS – the damage to its credibility will only increase.
In this Round of Reconciliation Talks, Hamas is the Great Victor
No, the ceremony isn’t being portrayed as a Fatah surrender to Hamas. But it is. It’s also an Egyptian surrender to Hamas.
There’s No Need for Further Politicization of the Court
Someone in the government has got it all wrong. The public media isn’t a mouthpiece for political announcements, and the judicial authority shouldn’t have to participate in a clearly political gathering, even if it has been declared a ‘state event.’
Refugees, Intersectionalists, and Jews
Refugees are back in the news. This summer, the number of migrants crossing the Mediterranean from North Africa is likely to rise significantly.
Another Jordanian Knife in Israel’s Back
Peace with Jordan? More like the quiet before the storm.
Uncertainties
This is an appropriate theme in this season of Yom Kippur.
Breaking Israel’s Imperial Court
The power to select judges must be transferred to the government. The Knesset must be empowered to approve judicial appointments.
A Modest Hope for Sanity Instead of Repeated Clichés
There is no magic solution to terrorism or the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, but there is a way that will save us from one binational state and put us back on the path toward a Jewish state—separation with continued control.
PA-Hamas Unity Means “50 Terrorist Attacks a Day” by Organized Arab Forces: Expert
The two Palestinian factions are set to discuss a unity government, brokered by Egypt, in which the Gaza Strip would be transferred to the Palestinian Authority.