BDS and Hamas: The New Partnership

Hamas is pinning high hopes on BDS to pave the way for the destruction of Israel through boycotts, divestment and sanctions.
The Government Fails Again to Protect Sensitive Information

While most people were watching the debate over the NSA’s “metadata” collection program, a potentially more serious event occurred.
The New York Times vs. Israel

The Supreme Court decision inZivotofsky v. Kerry, the Jerusalem passport case, a deep sigh of editorial relief.
US Lawmakers to European Trade Partners: Support BDS and Suffer the Consequences

The US House of Representatives approved a measure Friday that would see consequences aimed at European companies boycotting Israel who wish to trade with America.
Rivlin, The President Who Divides

President Reuven Rivlin had some harsh words to say at the Herzliya Conference this week.
Jerusalem Dateline: Long-time Foes Israel, Saudi Arabia Unite Against Iran [VIDEO]

Long-time foes Israel and Saudi Arabia are uniting against a common cause – Iran. Will the Islamic State prevail and cause increased upheaval across the Middle East?
Following Attack, Israeli Druze Call on Israel, US to Protect Syria’s Druze Community

Following a brutal attack on a Druze village in Syria last week, members of the Druze community living in Israel protested to demand Israel act to protect their brethren.
On the US (Supreme) Court Jesters and Jerusalem

America’s ham-handed approach to its closest ally in the Middle East was on full display earlier this week.
The Veneer of Civilization

U.S. President Barack Obama frequently stated that “no deal is better than a bad deal” and that “all options are on the table.”
Verbal Jousting

In the background of this note is the recent one about the misadventures of great powers, and producing unintended outcomes.