AIPAC and the Progressives “Uncompelling” Case
In pursuit of bipartisanship, AIPAC should strive to persuade “progressives”, not pander to them; to convert them, not co-opt them.
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Israeli Attractions: Kochav HaYarden (Belvoir)
Located in the Jordan Valley, the Belvoir castle, built in 1168 by Hospitaller Knights on the ruins of the Jewish town Kochav, aimed to stop the Muslim invasion but was overrun by a major historic figure.
Behind Islamist Jew-hatred Lies a Warning to the West
Europe, obsessed with confronting the Jew-hatred of the Right-wing, ignores and even fosters the more lethal brand of Jew-hatred practiced by Islamists. It may come back to bite them.
A Learner’s Guide to Islam – Basic Words and Terms
The discussion in the west on Islam is subject to deliberate misrepresentation, to manipulate people's ignorance. This learner's guide of basic concepts is provided to keep our readership informed.
Arab “Palestine” and a “Safe Israel” are Mutually Exclusive
Israel would be exposed to grave perils if an Arab state were ever to be established on the commanding hills overlooking the country’s coastal megalopolis.
Israeli Attractions: Givat Sher – The Judean Lowhills
A beautiful park in the city of Modi'in, Givat Sher is an ancient location of wine and olive oil production with unique structure that indicates it was of special importance.
Behind the Churches’ Dispute with Israel
The dispute between the Christian denominations in Jerusalem and Israel has been put on hold, pending a compromise. A look at the financial and political reasons which led to the crisis.
Giving Islamic Racism a Pass
Western European nations claim to oppose all forms of racism, yet fund Muslim Jew-hatred. It is a special kind of irony when that funding helps promote old European blood libels.
Israel – a Jewish Homeland with a Universal Heart
Jews in the Diaspora are increasingly at odds with mainstream Israel in a replay of the timeless Jewish challenge of finding the right balance between particularism and universalism.
The Perils of Postponing Preemption
Israel is approaching a point when it must decide to destroy the capabilities of the Hezbollah, rather than attempting to deter the enemy from using them.
Peace in Our Time through Deterrence, not Appeasement
The free world refuses to learn from history, believing Iran’s aggressive regime can be pacified. Appeasing Islamism is rooted in the illusion that evil can be reasoned with.
The Racism of Human Rights Organizations
“Human Rights” organizations funded by Western European governments to fight for the human rights of Arabs, disregard violations of those very rights, when the violators are the PA.
The Women of South Tel Aviv Speakout: “The Infiltrators have Destroyed our Lives”
Residents of the south Tel Aviv neighborhoods talk about life in the shadow of the illegal migrants, the fear on the streets and the hope that the situation will improve. “We live in hell”.
A Politicized Coup by the Israel Police?
It is difficult to avoid the distinct impression that the unrelenting drive to bring an indictment—any indictment—against Netanyahu has long exceeded the bounds of reasonable law enforcement.
Europe’s Moratorium on Jew Hatred is Over
An assault on Jewish rites, the likes of which have not been seen since the Nazi era, is spreading throughout Europe. From Poland to Iceland, antisemitism is back in the mainstream.
Israel is the Ultimate Anti-Imperialist State
European imperialism in the Middle East was preceded by Islamist imperialism. The Jewish state is the only indigenous fragment that survived the onslaught of Islamic imperialism
News the Media Isn’t Giving You
The Media, obsessing over ‘fake news’, does not report terrorist attacks in Israel which advances the agenda of portraying Israel as the ‘aggressor’ and the Arabs as ‘victims’.
The Polish Holocaust Law: Why We Should Care
Poland is not alone in its efforts to separate itself from the Nazi atrocities. Other countries in Europe are working very hard to whitewash their long history of Jew-hatred.
Living in Peace or Resting in Peace?
Genuine progress in the Arab-Israeli conflict will not come about by the amount of land Israel cedes, but by the degree Israel’s neighbors embrace education for peace with Israel
Clash in the North – Israeli Success, Iran Frustrated
Former Head of IDF Intelligence Research Unit, Yossi Kuperwasser, says that Iran is seeking alternative ways to fight Israel. "Sending a drone into Israel was an aggressive gamble that failed"