Israel, American Jewry and Trump’s GOP
Israel’s job isn’t to reach the unreachable. It is to protect its alliance with the US and to help the Jews that remain in the room.
Just the Facts
David, I hope you will take to heart this constructive criticism. Israel has many enemies.
PA Using Red Cross to Pay Terrorists
In what appears to be a violation of the International Red Cross (ICRC) charter, the Palestinian Authority (PA) is using the humanitarian organization to aid in the process of paying money to incarcerated terrorists.
Qalqilya Crisis: Netanyahu’s Zigzag Policy at Work Again
The dispute over the West Bank city’s expansion plan characterizes the current government’s conduct: it only takes a little resistance from inside the coalition for the prime minister to start caving to pressure.
Netanyahu Cries: Abbas Laughs
World leaders will not respect an Israel that doesn’t respect itself.
Gaza in the Dark is Not so Terrible
The Palestinian Authority (PA) has stopped subsidizing electricity in Gaza; a senior PA official said the reduction is intended to “dry up Hamas’ financial resources.” Accordingly, the Israelis will cut their supply of electricity to Gaza by 40%.
Straight Talk and Palestinian ‘Intent’
Israeli and American victims of terrorism deserve no less. Â But it may be only the first step in actually affecting Palestinian behavior.
Livni and Dangers of Peace Theater
Assuming that Livni is telling the truth and Likud’s denial is false, we need to ask why Netanyahu courted the former foreign minister.
Maneuvering Between the Raindrops
Some might prefer “Maneuvering between the bullets” for the title of this note.
Prioritizing Existential Risk: Israel’s Need to “Stay Focused” on Nuclear Threats
Although Israel continues to face multiple and often intersecting security threats, including terror, its core operational focus should remain on existential perils, especially nuclear attack and nuclear war.