Topic: Arabs

Israel’s Greatest Weakness Is That It Won’t Challenge Arab-Style Historiography May 17, 2025 Sha'i ben-Tekoa Whether stealing the Jewish Bible or Jewish history after the Bible, Arabs offer nothing original to justify their claims to the land, but official Israel remains silent.
Why Do Arabs Chop Off Hands? April 28, 2025 Sha'i ben-Tekoa They do so because theft is baked into their culture.
Edward Said and Me December 8, 2024 Sha'i ben-Tekoa I knew him before he became an “ancient Palestinian”
Visas given to visitors from Arab countries down 30% under Trump May 26, 2017 Ed Straker It's time to praise President Trump for keeping the unvettable out of here.
Oops, those 'oppressed' Arabs <em>like</em> living in Israel June 1, 2014 Thomas Lifson  Facts that put the lie to the narrative pushed by the jihadists and their allies on the worldwide left, including practically all media
A Call for Alliance Between Israel and Arab Nations October 8, 2013 Michael Curtis Hopes for an overarching "Arab State" have faded. It's time for the Arabs -- and Israel -- to move on.
A Hotbed Boils Over August 20, 2013 Mike Konrad Throughout Israel, facing what they feel is an Israeli government selling out Israel's patrimony, pioneers are becoming extreme.
India Turns to Israel August 2, 2013 Michael Curtis Muslim extremism drives India into the arms of Israel.
Tribalism and the War in Syria July 6, 2013 Michael Curtis The ancient tribes of Syria have largely washed their hands of Assad -- but have not yet allied themselves with the Jihadis either.
Resurrecting The Arab Peace Initiative April 28, 2013 Alon Ben-Meir Should Arab proposals for Mideast peace be given a second look?
Dangerous Times: Will Shale beat Shari'ah? April 27, 2013 James Lewis The shale revolution represents a huge new chance for a political renaissance.
More is Never Enough April 5, 2013 G. Murphy Donovan The U.S. policy for dealing with the Middle East is based on mulitiple levels of fantasy and wishful thinking. The awakening will be quick and brutal.
NYT: Israeli Arabs lack "political opportunity" January 26, 2013 Leo Rennert The kvetch factory strikes again.
Women: Israel vs. the Arab World January 19, 2013 Michael Curtis The Arab countries lag behind, not only Israel, but other regions in the world regarding economic participation and opportunity, educational attainment, health, and political empowerment of women.
Times Paints Grim Picture of Israeli Arabs January 17, 2013 Leo Rennert The New York Times is peddling a false picture of downtrodde​n Arabs in Israel.
Minorities in the Mideast December 16, 2012 Mike Zimmerman We have seen in the so-called "Arab Spring" (perhaps really another "Arab autumn") that whereas there may be elections, one component of democracy, they have not been accompanied by recognition of the rights of minorities.
Blood and Tribalism November 21, 2012 Michael Widlanski Tribal blood-dipping, like "honor killings" of women suspected of "improper behavior" is not really an Islamic ritual but a vestige of pre-Islamic tribalism.