“Readout” from the Middle East

The idea that American officials take orders from Israel is an old anti-Semitic canard, resurrected here to throw at the new administration.
Straight Talk and Palestinian ‘Intent’

Israeli and American victims of terrorism deserve no less. 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.
Every Democratic Country in UNHRC Snubs Anti-Israel ‘Agenda 7’ Debate in Geneva

Agenda Item 7 requires that Israel’s human rights violations against Palestinians be discussed at each of the UNHRC’s triannual sessions.
Marking a Decade of Hamas Rule in Gaza

There is a de facto Hamas state in Gaza and Israel recognizes that fact – with the consequences.
Burying Obama’s Legacy

If so, the move was made despite the best efforts of Obama’s team to convince the Trump administration to maintain them.
UN Blames Israel for Palestinian Men Beating Their Wives [WATCH]

The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Monday was presented with a report citing rampant violence and abuse targeting women in the Palestinian Authority and reacted decisively by…condemning Israel.
Why Abbas Won’t Accept ‘2 States for 2 Peoples’

Is the Palestinian Authority going to accept renewed peace negotiations? Despite the opstimistic buzz, it seems highly unlikely.
The Occupation Festival

The 50th anniversary of the Six-Day War is an opportunity to remember that the war broke out because of annihilation plans, before there even was an occupation. The Palestinians could have founded a state and improved their situation a long time ago, but have instead become completely addicted to victimization.
UN Secretary-General Launches Slanderous Attack on Israel

At this time 50 years ago, Israel was fighting the Six Day War and conquering territories.