Israel-Gaza Escalation as Rockets Fired at Tel Aviv

On Thursday night, warning sirens went off three times as nine rockets were fired at Israeli communities along the Gaza border from Gaza and another two were fired at Tel Aviv.
Palestinians: Abbas Stands ‘Trial’ for Treason

To some, the mock trial in the Gaza Strip may seem trivial, or like some sort of bizarre comedy act. The “trial,” however, is something else entirely
Needed: A Jewish Honor Guard on US Campuses

A “Jewish Honor Guard” must be created, to equip Jewish students with the tools to thrive on college campuses today.
American National Security and the Imperative Primacy of “Mind”

While President Trump intends to bolster US power through enhanced weapons systems and a rededication to belligerent nationalist foreign policies, authentic national security will require new emphases on intellect, or “mind.” This means focusing on new ways of thinking about world politics, especially much-needed escape plans from lethal cycles of competitive geopolitics. Washington must slow its still-growing inclination toward renewed arms racing and to other kinds of military escalation and shift its policy emphases to the greater utilities of intellect.
Iranian President in Baghdad for His Own ‘Deal of the Century’

Iraqi President Barham Salih also said that Iraq was working to make sure that US sanctions on Iran, that might potentially reduce Iran-Iraq trade, would not damage Iran.
The U.N.’s Eroded Legitimacy

Abbas’s chairmanship, which violates G-77 principles and the U.N. Charter, is the latest blight on the UN’s eroded legitimacy and credibility.
Europe’s Anti-Immigration Left

With very few exceptions, liberals in the United States favor high levels of immigration; and the American Left goes further, calling to “Abolish ICE”
Ilhan Omar’s Offensive Comments About U.S. Jews Extend Disturbing Pattern

For the third time in two months US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has waded into antisemitism charges.
Giving Congress a New Perspective on Judea and Samaria

An interview with Heather Johnston, executive director of the US-Israel Education Association.
Israel Ranks 8th-Most Powerful Nation in the World

For its relatively small size, [Israel] has played a large role in global affairs. The country has a strong economy, landmarks of significance to several religions and strained relationships with many of its Arab neighbors.