A Prayer for 5776

As we approach Rosh Hashana, the people of Israel need to recognize how lucky we are.
Turkey: America’s Really Bad “Faustian Bargain”

Turkey cannot fight the Islamic State (IS) and the Kurds, who are the essential ground force of any coalition campaign against IS, at the same time forever.
How Dangerous is ISIS to Israel?

The Israeli army and the ISIS militia are in different leagues.
The Mideast Migrant Crisis Requires Mideast Solutions

ISIS is replaced with stable and sane states, the Gulf countries should welcome all Mideast refugees.
Nuclear Jihad

Hezbollah, created and backed by Iran, is by far the largest terrorist group in the region.
A Tsunami Warning for Europe

Before we get to the numbers, the difficulties and the dilemmas, one must remember that these are people made of flesh and blood.
Europe Drops Political Correctness, Says Only Christians, Not Muslim Refugees Welcome

Various countries have made clear they are only willing to take in Christians fleeing the carnage and not Muslims.
How Israel Prevented ISIS from Going Nuclear

The entire free world owes Israel an enormous debt of gratitude.
NATO Allies Making It Easier for Iran to Attack Israel?

It looks as if the potential target of NATO heavyweights’ decision is more a gesture to Iran than to Turkey.
Putin’s MiGs vs. US F-16s in Syria Aircraft Deployment Causes Conundrums for Both

The air base at Incirlik would allow the US Air Force to operate much closer to Islamic State group targets in both Iraq and Syria.