Palestinians are Back on the State Department Docket
Normalization is no substitute for peace, yet peace can’t happen without it.
West Bank Facts on the Ground Cannot be Ignored
Despite renewed U.S. outreach to the Palestinians, the most viable peace deal is the one left behind by the Trump administration that was officially trashed.
Harvard Invites Palestinian Ambassador with Sketchy Record on Antisemitism
But to two Harvard University centers, Husam Zomlot is the right person to discuss “The United States and Palestine: Defining Requirements for Change” Thursday afternoon.
Are All Criticisms of White House Staffers the Same?
Is pointing out a Biden appointee’s record of support for an anti-Semitic BDS movement really as bad as singling out a Jewish official because her family supports Israel?
The Israel Lobby is Good for America
Each hinterland fights for its cause. Each provides diplomatic support, financial aid and armaments.
Israel Isn’t Alone in the Fight Against the ICC
Washington and Jerusalem must expand their counterattack together with other democracies whose sovereignty is being threatened by the International Criminal Court at The Hague.
Will America Stay the Strong Horse When it Comes to Iran?
Mixed messages have been released from appointees of the new U.S. government as far as Mideast policies. Could the new Biden administration be floundering in incoherence and arguments between opposing factions?
Progressive Jewish Groups Seek to Undermine Adoption of Universal Anti-Semitism Definition
The IHRA’s definition on anti-Semitism has been adopted by countries and organizations across the world as the standard to help combat rising anti-Semitism. There is a push to have the Biden administration make it into law.
Israel Goes Back to the Future
Israel was able to withstand unrelenting pressure and hostility from Washington during the Obama years. Will it be able to do the same after Joe Biden takes office?
Memo to Rep. Gregory Meeks on a Two-State Solution
I humbly suggest that you proceed slowly, learn the subject well and even reconsider your determination. If not, be prepared as many before you, to watch as the Palestinian side sabotages peace efforts again.