Distilling the Week June 21, 2025Clarice Feldman
Focusing on the Iran conflict, on President Trump’s foreign policy, the pushback from COVID tyranny, and the Supreme Court’s ruling on deference to experts.
Surgeons vs. Butchers June 17, 2025Douglas Schwartz
This is no longer solely an operation to eliminate Iran’s nuclear ambitions, if that ever was the only plan.
Peering Through the Fog of War June 14, 2025Clarice Feldman
The Israelis pulled off the most brilliant offensive in modern military history; the President orchestrated a genius misdirection; Iran’s regime is on its back feet from which it will not recover.
Cold Salami June 13, 2025Douglas Schwartz
We are witnessing friction between an ascendant American civilization and weak embers of collapsed empires -- a caliphate and imperial China.
16,658 days June 13, 2025Nick Lopez
The Iranian thugs who took American diplomats hostage in 1979 were never punished ... until perhaps now. God bless Israel!
Israel arms unvetted extremist group in Gaza June 9, 2025Susan Quinn
Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly outsources the war to another radical Islamic group, because they happen to be anti-Hamas. Something tells me this won’t end well for the Israeli people.
Exploiting the USS LibertyJune 7, 2025Arthur Schaper
This tragic event, now decades old, is still used by antisemites to stoke hatred of Jews and Israel.
Trump and the war in Gaza May 24, 2025Joseph Puder
The US president is right about the need to end the war, but he is wrong about the length it has taken.
Meanwhile, back in Gaza ... May 25, 2025Monica Showalter
Tens of thousands of Gazans are protesting against Hamas. The media didn't see much to report there, either.
How do you solve a problem like Iran? May 23, 2025Andrea Widburg
Joe Biden dumped a terrible, existential problem in Donald Trump’s lap, and Trump may (I hope) be trying an out-of-the-box approach to address it.
The future for Gaza May 20, 2025Bill Ponton
It is time to think out of the box about answers to this conflict and ignore the academics who are stuck in the oppressor-oppressed mindset.
For Israel, enemies abound May 20, 2025Lynne Lechter
Who do Canada, France, and the United Kingdom think they are? They have some gall to tell Israel when to stop the war. They talk of consequences.
A Sobering Take on Death Cults May 13, 2025Richard Kirk
Douglas Murray brings journalistic precision to recent events in Israel, and shows us the horrific habits of the enemy Israel must constantly confront.
Saving the Jewish People April 10, 2025Allan J. Feifer
Israel and America are the last redoubts of world Jewry—and the Jews of both countries must recognize Israel’s lasting importance.
Trump’s Humanitarian Calculus March 17, 2025John B. Carpenter
Sure, President Trump doesn’t gush femininely about how his heart breaks over the poor, sweet victims of war and terrorism, but his policies are driven by humanitarianism.
Netanyahu’s humiliation(s) February 21, 2025Ned Barnett
When the casket was opened, the Israelis all too quickly realized their promised (dead) hostage, Shiri Bibas – mother of two red-headed cherubs – was not there with her babies.
Boiler Up? No, kids—LAWYER UP February 13, 2025Charlton Allen
There is no journalistic privilege that allows you to erase already-public information when the federal government is interested.
Tucker Carlson Needs Help February 10, 2025Sha'i ben-Tekoa
Contrary to what Carlson seems to believe, Jews caring about Israel does not diminish their loyalty to America in the slightest.
What If? January 29, 2025Joan Swirsky
Now that we’re seeing Trump’s heroic actions as president, let’s think about how the last four years might have been had Joe Biden been a hero.
High Noon in Israel January 18, 2025Abe Katsman
The Western world, however, has failed to live up to the integrity, honor, and duty standards so prominent in the world of film.
The Problem of Free Speech January 14, 2025Mike Konrad
In the days of the printing press, power was in the hands of those who could read and think. Today, social media has put power in the hands of dolts, who cannot be filtered. What is to be done?
Inventing the ‘West Bank’ January 3, 2025Sha'i ben-Tekoa
The West Bank is a meaningless geographic phrase, the very existence of which proves that the “Palestinian” people have to connection to the land.
The First Week of 2025 January 4, 2025Clarice Feldman
The first week of 2025 is a reminder that while the country and the world face peril, we are on the cusp of a revolution in the West.
The Last And The First January 4, 2025J.R. Dunn
The Bible tells us that “the last will be first, and the first will be last”—and the events of 2024 have confirmed this truth.
Biden Wanted to Save Assad December 18, 2024Richard Moss
It was the Obama/Biden administration that elevated Iran and its terrorist proxies in client states like Syria and Lebanon in the first place.
The Slander of Israel December 4, 2024Lipton Matthews
Israel stands as a testament to the resilience of a people who have endured centuries of persecution.
It’s a Mad Mad Mad World November 23, 2024Clarice Feldman
After Hamas raped, tortured, burned, kidnapped, and murdered innocent Israelis on October 7, it is astonishing to see how so much of the world has blamed the victims.
A humanitarian, holistic plan for Gaza November 7, 2024Moshe Dann
Instead of repeating a mistake and trying to reconstruct the Gaza Strip under a new regime, it can become a new transportation and communications center under Israeli control, that will benefit the entire region.
Schumer is a schmuck, not a shomer November 2, 2024Lynne Lechter
Regarding Schumer’s betrayal of the Jewish people, his hypocrisy at proclaiming he is the leader of the Jewish people, and a brief comparison between Rs and Ds.
Israel Stops Taking Counsel from the Angel of Death September 28, 2024Clarice Feldman
Israel's taming of Hezb'allah puts paid to the idiotic Obama, Biden/Harris notion that appeasing the master of Middle East terrorism, Iran, and forcing Israel to ever more concessions is the pathway to peace.
That darn Israel! September 23, 2024Jack Hellner
Mainstream media laments the pager explosions as a “blow” to a “beleaguered” Biden-Harris administration.
Hamas, Islam, and October 7 September 19, 2024Mohamed Bechr
While we may never know the reasons that led Hamas leaders to authorize an attack that will most likely lead to the destruction of the organization, religious certainty seems to be the key motivation.
Taking on the Anti-Semites September 18, 2024Laureen Lipsky
It is Republicans -- including Elise Stefanik and Donald Trump -- who have consistently supported Israel and American Jews.
The True Meaning of 'Nakba' September 10, 2024Rabbi Elliot B. Gertel
The ultimate question is whether settler colonialism theory can contribute to peace and security in the Middle East, and the answer is “No.”
Kamala Harris proposes to reward terrorism September 12, 2024Civis Americanus
Harris gives lip service to Israel's right to defend itself, but suggests that Israel is using excessive force and then suggests that "Palestinians" be rewarded with a state.
The Political Pathology of Palestinian Liberation September 5, 2024Luke Lattanzi
What makes the institutionalization of postcolonial theory so dangerous is its move from a small band of Ivory Tower intellectuals to the impressionable minds of young, self-proclaimed activists.
All Israelis are settlers August 29, 2024Ronn Torossian
The Biden-Harris Administration is continuing its long-armed policy of sanctioning settlers in the “West Bank.”
Orthodox Jews and Trump August 20, 2024Avrohom Gordimer
It is no secret that the Orthodox Jewish community is overwhelmingly supportive of President Trump for reelection.
The Five-State Solution? August 19, 2024Sha'i ben-Tekoa
If those “Palestinians” demanding a historic land reset knew what they were talking about, they’d stop talking because several Arab states occupy stolen land.
Israelis are Weird August 9, 2024Sha'i ben-Tekoa
They’ve created technological miracles to defend themselves but, in all other respects, have abased themselves before their enemies.
Hamas Justifies Its Massacre With A Big Lie August 4, 2024Gary Schiff
One of the chronic flashpoints for Muslim animosity to Israel is the claim that Israel plans to desecrate the Al Aqsa mosque, a lie that works by playing on sheer ignorance.
The Folly of Basing American Gaza Policy on False Hamas-Reported Casualties July 12, 2024Michael S. Goldstein
There is no gnashing of teeth in Western nations, or even in Arab countries, and certainly not in the United Nations human rights commissions and committees, about the hundreds of thousands of Arab civilians killed by other Arabs in modern Arab-on-Arab Middle East conflicts.
The West’s hostage trap May 18, 2024Allan J. Feifer
Using hostages for shields or as pawns in a negotiation is an exceptionally effective tactic in asymmetric warfare by a weak combatant against a moral one.
Useful Idiots for Hamas May 6, 2024Robert Weissberg
The stricken live in a universe where words lose their meaning and are thus unable to separate good from evil.
Entering Rafah on Yom HaShoah May 7, 2024Shoshana Bryen
The Biden administration would do well to remember what ‘Never Again’ really means, and respect how Israel is implementing it.
Am I different from them? May 4, 2024Jason Katz Cooper
What if I had grown up as a Palestinian in Gaza? What if you had? Would you still oppose Hamas?
The lost narrative of Israel's history May 4, 2024Ruth King
Forgotten in the campus Gaza protests is that Israel has already given up a lot of land for peace. A lot of good that did in the run-up to October 7.
Is Israel Guilty of Genocide? May 2, 2024Col. Lawrence Franklin (Ret.)
Israel’s enemies are charging the world’s only Jewish nation with committing genocide. This is a lie.
The Truth About Israel April 22, 2024Alicia Colon
Do the ignorant students protesting at Columbia University know who Hamas is? Do they know who Israel is? Do they know what the Holocaust is?
The storm before the calm? April 19, 2024Eric Utter
None of this would be happening if Trump were in office, but Biden and his handlers snatched defeat from the jaws of victory.
Two Countries, Four Wars April 13, 2024Gary Gindler
The current wars in Israel and Ukraine look highly complex — but proper historical context can make them easier to understand.
In Israel, the Mirage of Normalization November 1, 2023Alex Gordon
The solution to the Palestinian problem in the West and among liberal intellectuals in Israel is considered to be the establishment of an Arab Palestinian state. Now, there are problems with this.
What Netanyahu Wants November 15, 2015Ted Belman
A takeaway from his remarks in the US to the Center for American Progress (CAP) and the American Enterprise Institute (AEI).
Resisting the Islamist Threat August 20, 2014Michael Curtis
From a British ambassador to the New York Times, too many in high places are meeting the Muslim Brotherhood and other Islamist actors with acquiescence instead of defiance.
To Cross the Rubicon August 19, 2014Victor Sharpe
There is a time in a nation’s history when a decision of immense and fundamental importance must be made. That decision now confronts embattled Israel.
The Show Should Go On in London August 11, 2014Michael Curtis
The escalating anti-Semitic attacks throughout Europe could be typified by a particularly bizarre development at a theater in London.
The Two-State Solution Pipe Dream June 29, 2014Jeffrey L. Scribner
As if the animosity (to put it mildly) of the Arabs for the Jews, was, itself not sufficient reason to junk the concept of a two-state solution, there are other reasons
The Israeli One-State Solution May 23, 2014Ron Lipsman
Perhaps that is a risk that the Jews of Israel would like to take. The alternative is to persevere in the current unsatisfactory and inherently unstable political situation.
Misplaced Outrage May 22, 2014Sarah N. Stern
If you look at college campuses throughout the United States this spring, you see plenty of outrage.
Times Takes Palestinian View of '48 War May 18, 2014Richard N. Weltz
Leave it to Jodi Rudoren, the NY Times' Jerusalem bureau chief, to take a gratuitous swipe at the Israelis – even in an article about an entirely different subject.
An Anti-Israel Tourism Subterfuge April 9, 2014Janet Levy
A seemingly innocuous network of tourism enterprises that is actually a comprehensive influence operation to indoctrinate unsuspecting tourists and turn them against the Jewish state
Endgame: Israel, 'Palestine' and the Post Peace Talks Era April 3, 2014Rob Miller
The Obama administration is going to have to decide on whether they're going to abrogate two treaties the United States is a signatory to in order to create “Palestine” in defiance of all norms of international law.
Where Did the Peace Process Go? March 30, 2014Shoshana Bryen
John Kerry and Barack Obama have managed to alienate both Israel and the Palestinians at the same time, so they don’t want to talk about it.
Israeli Concern and Arab Apathy March 9, 2014Michael Curtis
How long will it take the anti-Semites in the mainstream media to notice who exactly is helping the war-stricken in Syria...and who is ignoring them?
France and the BDS Movement February 23, 2014Michael Curtis
France is taking the lead in using legal means to counter and punish not only racists, but also those participating in the boycott, divestment, and sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel.
Puffing John Kerry February 7, 2014Ken Blackwell and Bob Morrison
No amount of press puffery can change the brute facts of John Kerry's tenure as Secretary of State.
Confronting the Boycotters February 6, 2014Shoula Romano Horing
Instead of cowering down in front of bullies, the Israeli government and its supporters must follow those who choose to stand up and reject hypocrisy, bigotry, and moral double standards.
Along Came Kerry February 5, 2014Gene Schwimmer
The biggest factor standing in the way of a settlement in the Middle East may well be... John Kerry.
John Kerry in Troubled Waters February 5, 2014Michael Curtis
John Kerry should be criticized for not taking a more forthright stand, as Scarlett Johansson did, against the bigotry and bias of those engaging in boycott of Israel,
Israel: The Innovative Nation February 2, 2014Michael Curtis
It has long been obvious that Israel punches far above its weight in contributions to innovations in science, research, and general culture. Now something even better is coming down the road in the Negev.
The Dream Castle of Oz January 19, 2014Glenn Fairman
It is easy for a writer as glib and as rhetorically gifted as Amos Oz to assert a thing to be true, but quite another to prove it.
Sharon's Legacy January 18, 2014Alon Ben-Meir
Sharon had no malice in his heart but his overzealousness obscured, at times, his better judgment
Iran's Arak Plutonium Reactor January 7, 2014S. Fred Singer
How a successful Israeli strike against Iran's plutonium reactor at Arak would "shuffle the Middle-East deck," and why it might happen soon.
How Craven Art Thou, Professor January 3, 2014Eileen F. Toplansky
Even though the American Association of University Professors is against an Israeli boycott, the AAUP's Journal of Academic Freedom, has come oput in support of a boycott
The Left and Holocaust Denial December 30, 2013Jonathan F. Keiler
Israel remains an obsession for the modern Left, and 21st century Leftists will let nothing stand in the way of delegitimizing the Jewish state.
Why Jesus was a Zionist December 28, 2013James Lewis
Now 'tis the season of Christmas, Hanukkah, and the New Year, a good time to wonder what Jesus would say about our political-media cult and its real beliefs.
Jewish Rights in the Land of Israel December 26, 2013Jerold S. Auerbach
There is an irrefutable legal argument, grounded in nearly a century of international law, which supports Jewish settlement throughout Judea and Samaria.
UNRWA: 64 Years Later December 21, 2013Jordan Schachtel
From employing terrorists to admiring Hitler, this particular branch of the U.N. has a particularly disgraceful history (and present).
Israel and the Myth of Occupation December 18, 2013Salomon Benzimra
Any new "peace plan" to emerge in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict will fail if it is built upon a falsehood -- even if that falsehood is very popular.
A Bi-national Nightmare December 18, 2013Mike Konrad
There is now a rising chorus advocating a bi-national Israeli state, which would effectively end Israel's Jewish character.
The Nuclear Deal: Netanyahu vs. Obama November 29, 2013Alon Ben-Meir
Whereas the U.S. sees significant advantages in Iranian concessions, Israel and a majority of the Arab states look at these concessions with tremendous skepticism.
Desperately Seeking Obama November 26, 2013Michael Curtis
Unquestionably, Iran and its leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei have benefitted from Obama's six-month interim agreement.
War, Peace, and a Nuclear Iran November 25, 2013Edward Bernard Glick
The just-concluded agreement between Iran and the United States, Rus-sia, China, Britain, France, and Germany raises the question of nuclear war
Where the Jews Are November 24, 2013Ron Lipsman
The widespread censure of anti-Semitism imposed by the Holocaust has expired. How the twenty-first century reacts may well be earth-shattering.
Vive la France! November 23, 2013Michael Curtis
The ties Between France and Israel are strong and the countries are bound by common anxiety regarding Islamic terrorism, and the threat of a nuclear Iran.
The Global Impact of the Obamacare Lie November 3, 2013Ken Blackwell and Bob Morrison
The president's violating his promise -- "If you like your health care plan, you can keep it" -- is having serious implications not only domestically, but on the world scene as well.
The New York Times vs. Netanyahu October 17, 2013Jerold S. Auerbach
The Times continues to be true to its long history of discomfort with Zionism, indifference to the plight of European Jews, and constant criticism of Israel.
Who Lost Egypt? October 12, 2013Shoula Romano Horing
Obama's cluelessness about Egypt means that the U.S. is in the process of losing its long-time Arab ally.
The Decline and Fall of National Security October 9, 2013G. Murphy Donovan
Two unlikely sets of institutions are playing key roles in the decline of American foreign policy effectiveness: Intelligence agencies and military commands.
Empty Handshakes September 30, 2013Michael Curtis
The non-handshake with Hassan Rouhani may have been the only real break that Obama has had in recent months.
Strategic Blindness in Syria September 16, 2013G. Murphy Donovan
Religious war is now a global phenomenon, but the Pentagon doesn't have any official guidance for fighting it beyond political correctness.
Lessons of Oslo after Twenty Years September 13, 2013Kenneth Levin
The psychology of chronically besieged populations: invariably, elements of those populations, particularly among their elites, will embrace the indictments of the besiegers.
Obama's Missing Pressure Group September 4, 2013Ed Lasky
Barack Obama has enlisted various groups to pressure Congress to give him authority to take military action in Syria. But curiously, one particular group has remained off his list
A Tale of Two Red Lines September 3, 2013Gene Schwimmer
There is no method to Obama's madness. There is no grand plan, no strategy, no military objective.This is strictly a matter of credibility.
A Hotbed Boils Over August 20, 2013Mike Konrad
Throughout Israel, facing what they feel is an Israeli government selling out Israel's patrimony, pioneers are becoming extreme.
Fixing Palestine August 1, 2013Shoshana Bryen
The Israeli-Palestiinian "peace talks" aren't actually about what the American sponsors claim that they're about.
Palestinian Power Politics in Chile July 21, 2013Mike Konrad
An educated, wealthy elite who punch well above their weight. The Palestinians alone, excluding other Arabs, are 3% of the population but 10% of the Chilean Senate
The EU's Broken Mideast Compass July 18, 2013Noah Beck
Putting aside the EU's abundant hypocrisy, trying to strong-arm Israel into unilateral concessions has already proven to be an abysmal failure when it comes to promoting peace. Just ask President Obama.
Radical Muslim Cleric honored with White House meeting June 26, 2013Thomas Lifson
Schoolchildren may still be unable to visit the White House, but radical Muslim cleric Sheik Abdullah Bin Bayyah was welcomed and attended a June 13 meeting there with senior administration officials.
Kissing My Daughter Goodbye June 2, 2013Sarah N. Stern
It's all too easy to forget that it's individual ioves that are the important factor amid chaos and crisis.
Taking the Lead in Syria June 2, 2013Alon Ben-Meir
What's required to deal with the Syrian crisis is very simple -- but like most simple actions, very difficult to bring off.
American Democrats and Israel May 30, 2013Michael Curtis
Until recently, the loudest voices in American politics have mainly been those of pro-Israeli supporters. Is that era coming to an end?
Netanyahu's negotiating tactics need revision May 12, 2013Ted Belman
Netanyahu should assert that Israel will never divide Jerusalem and that it will be Israel's undivided capital forever. The case can easily be made that what is commonly referred to as Arab East Jerusalem is really Jewish Jerusalem.
Let My People Go April 27, 2013Jerrold L. Sobel
Slavery is explicitly permitted in the Koran. Recently Sheikh Saleh Al-Fawzan, a prominent Saudi religious leader called for slavery to be re-legalized throughout the kingdom.
UNESCO Fails to Condemn Hamas April 20, 2013Michael Curtis
After boycotting UNESCO for two decades, the U.S. relented in 2003. But recent events involving Israel and Hamas reveal the agency to be as corrupt as ever.
John Kerry and the Great Peace Blocker April 18, 2013Steve Apfel
US Secretary of State Kerry is about to encounter the most intractable obstacle to peace in the Middle East, one which escapes the attention of most analysts.
What Right of Return? April 17, 2013Janet Tassel
There has never in recorded time been a question of absorbing millions of sworn enemies into a host country, much less into a sliver of land the size of Israel, surrounded as it is by innumerable numbers of the same enemy
Speaking of Apologies... April 9, 2013Michael Curtis
Will Prime Minister Erdogan of Turkey emulate Prime Minister Netanyahu and apologize to the Kurds, Armenians. Jews, and other victims of Turkish actions?
More is Never Enough April 5, 2013G. 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.
Brutal Realism About the Middle East March 30, 2013Mike Konrad
Israel may deserve criticism -- as does every nation and ethnic group -- but most of that attacks occurring now are anti-Semitism masquerading as criticism.
Facing facts on Islam March 28, 2013Thomas Lifson
A more realistic picture of the implacable Islamic religious war underway against the West for over a millennium.
Reprimanding Erdogan March 5, 2013Michael Curtis
Repudiation of Premier Erdogan's noxious and uncalled-for attack on Zionism at the Vienna UNAOC meeting has come from several surprising sources.
George Galloway Out of Control February 25, 2013Mike Konrad
There are few times in history when one is privileged to see a person of rare force rise above national boundaries to become an international phenomenon almost single-handedly. Even rarer is to see someone who both entrances and horrifies at the same time.
The Peace Process Obsession February 20, 2013Richard Baehr
Before the president and his new Secretary of State John Kerry begin to repeat the mistakes of the past and resume the effort at "peace processing," here is what they need to understand.
Obama at Ramallah February 19, 2013Shoshana Bryen
Are unhappy Palestinians going to be pleased with U.S. support for their dictator on behalf of Israel? Will they be encouraged to support Hamas and its rejection of both the U.S. and the Jewish State?
Prison Suicide and Faith February 18, 2013Fishel Jacobs
The "Prisoner X" controversy in Israel raises the question: why do some inmates commit suicide? Conversely, why do most not?
Religious Conviction and Reality February 17, 2013Alon Ben-Meir
The Arab-Israeli conflict is generally viewed as a political and territorial conflict, yet the underlying religious component has created a certain mindset that further complicates the struggle and adds to its intransigence.
A Homecoming in Israel February 17, 2013Michael Curtis
The charge made by hostile critics in the international community that Israel is a racist society has received a devastating refutation with the appearance of the Bnei Menashe, one of the lost tribes of Israel.
Israel Reflects February 11, 2013Michael Curtis
Few countries in the world engage in critical self-examination. Could Israel effectively and fairly investigate itself for alleged violations of international law?
How not to Defend Israel February 10, 2013Mike Konrad
Israelis, and the Jewish people, make a serious tactical mistake in how they defend Israel. They seek approbation from the world's legal systems for their actions.
Divestment and the Destruction of Israel February 9, 2013Mike Konrad
At the core, divestment is about destroying Israel, piece by piece. The supporters of BDS may not see it that way -- though I suspect more realize it than are willing to admit it -- but that does not negate the ugly reality.
Will Obama Let Iran Start World War III February 8, 2013Noah Beck
Toothless pronouncements of disappointment and condemnation by the US and EU have been as ineffective at stopping Iran's nuclear warpath as they've been at halting Assad's daily massacres.
Judicial Bias against Israel February 7, 2013Michael Curtis
To the surprise of none except the most naïve, the UNHRC report enjoined Israel to stop expanding settlements and called on the Israeli government to withdraw all Israeli settlers from the disputed areas of the West Bank.
The Israeli Election Winner is... William F. Buckley! February 2, 2013Abraham Katsman
YeshAtid represents a Buckleyesque shift by Israeli voters away from deference to political careerists and generals, replacing them with apparently capable regular civilians unsullied by past politics.
Mali Reveals the Media's Gaza Bias February 1, 2013Noah Beck
The media's reaction to France's military action in Mali =- when contrasted with coverage of Israel's military actions in Gaza -- reveals flagrant double standards
Popping Obama's Balloon January 30, 2013James G. Wiles
Two obvious trial balloons floated in recent days by Washington-based columnists announcing -- sort of -- that the Obama Administration intends to de-couple the United States from Israel and adopt a more independent attitude towards the Middle East
TV's NCIS on those Sinister Israelis January 28, 2013Rabbi Elliot B. Gertel
The leaders of the State of Israel, according to NCIS, are into breeding decoy Palestinians rather than engaging in negotiation, and into motivating their own children to become ruthless killing machines dedicated to thwarting any peace efforts
No Mere Existence for Israel January 26, 2013Andrew E. Harrod
The Saturday, January 19, 2013 "No Blank Check for Israel" rally demanded that U.S. aid to Israel be "conditioned" on human rights -- as defined by the American left.
Women: Israel vs. the Arab World January 19, 2013Michael 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.
Erasing Israel from the Map January 8, 2013Eileen F. Toplansky
Using textbooks as propaganda is nothing new. Hitler filled the minds of German youth with vile depictions of Jews in textbooks. It continues today with Palestinian militants and their Western allies.
Seven Years January 6, 2013Asher Gladson
Why would Israel's God keep Sharon in a vegetative state for seven years if his suffering were not for a supremely important reason?
The UN Cop for Israel January 3, 2013Steve Apfel
In going about the work of declaring Israel guilty Richard Falk could not possibly be independent of UN Council members -- chiefly the Arab bloc -- that appointed him.
Against Nothingness December 23, 2012Anne Lieberman
The depth of this Jewish heritage, handed down from generation to generation, holds the combined wisdom and teachings of all those Jews who came before us and on whose shoulders we are now blessed to stand.
Minorities in the Mideast December 16, 2012Mike 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.
The Five Myths That Empower Hamas December 6, 2012Noah Beck
The world must move beyond the media-driven myths above and recognize Hamas for what it really is: an Islamist terrorist organization dangerously allied with Iran in its mission to destroy Israel.
Israel Returns Fire December 3, 2012Jerold S. Auerbach
Perhaps the time has finally come for Israel to claim in full its settlement rights in Judea and Samaria under international law.
Israel and the Carthaginian Peace November 30, 2012Glenn Fairman
To the Arab collective consciousness, the idea of a lasting peace with the Jew is anathema, and any negotiations have been couched within that cunning consciousness as a form of diplomatic warfare.
Why Treat Sudan Like a Normal Country? November 30, 2012Shoshana Bryen
From the perspective of American national interests, lack of effective action to remove Omar Hssan al-Bashir and his lieutenants allows Iran to vastly expand its conventional reach and encourage endless warfare in Sudan and neighboring states.
How Not to Deter Hamas (and Iran) November 28, 2012Jonathan F. Keiler
If Israel can't deter a thuggish terror outfit like Hamas, how is it going deter its larger and infinitely more dangerous sponsor, Iran?
No Tears for Israeli Victims November 28, 2012Leo Rennert
It doesn't matter that Israel may take all sorts of precautions not to harm civilians, Israel is still the heavy inviting international condemnation.
A Dull Resolve November 26, 2012JanSuzanne Krasner
Israeli forces may temporarily destroy some of Hamas' leadership and much of its weaponry, but this will only postpone things for a short time.
Qatar Casts a Giant Shadow November 25, 2012Ted Belman
It is bad enough that a small country like Israel has to contend with the likes of Qatar and its fellow travelers, but to have them embraced by the ruling elites in the U.S. and Europe increases the danger to Israel exponentially.
Cutting the Weeds in Gaza November 23, 2012Dov Fischer
If, while conducting its operations, Israel inadvertently kills unintended targets, that collateral damage is unavoidable. There is no other country in the world that fights with the same degree of heightened sensitivities, ethics, and morals as Israel.
Israel and the Impossible Peace with Hamas November 22, 2012William Sullivan
A rush to diplomacy will not quell Israel's enemies' bloodlust. It will only embolden them, as we have seen in the Palestinian "victory celebrations" in the wake of the ceasefire.
A Christmas Carol for Gaza November 22, 2012Mike Konrad
No one can unravel this Mideast mess. Unlike previous contests, religious extremism has ruled out reason as a moderating agency. Our politicians are too afraid to prepare us for the inevitable conflagration. They dare not admit it to themselves.
Self-defense and its limitations November 21, 2012Ted Belman
Gaza is not a sovereign territory. According to the UN it is an occupied territory. Occupation law entitles Israel to maintain peace and security. In fact it imposes a duty to do so.
Blood and Tribalism November 21, 2012Michael 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.
Removing a Tumor November 20, 2012Jerrold L. Sobel
Hamas is a cancerous tumor in Israel's side. At the behest of friend and foe alike, successive Israeli governments have foolishly placed the wishes of others before the security of their own citizens and adhere to ceasefires before unequivocally defeating this insidious foe.
What Israel Must Do November 20, 2012Victor Sharpe
Israel must choke off the endless supply of weapons and missiles into Gaza by repossessing the Philadelphi Corridor -- the narrow strip of land separating Egypt from the Gaza Strip
If You Start to Take Vienna, Take Vienna November 18, 2012Mike Konrad
Whatever one thinks of the justice of Israeli claims, it does not make military rule any more palatable to an Arab; and however poorly one thinks of the Arab cause, military rule is still noxious and oppressive.
Bias by the Numbers November 18, 2012Leo Rennert
In the entire Post article, there isn't a single sentence depicting Israelis frantically rushing to shelters as sirens blare at any time of day -- or the traumas left in their wake.
Israel and Public Opinion November 13, 2012Eugene Veklerov
The results of the latest BBC national popularity poll reflect not the actual popularity of the countries in question, but something else entirely
The Answer Is outside the Mideast November 11, 2012Mike Konrad
The Palestinian emigration solution is not perfect. Nor is it wholly just. But Bismarck noted that "politics is the art of the possible;" for justice we will have to wait for the return of the Messiah.
The Gideon Levys of Israel November 11, 2012Steve Apfel
There are no market-takers for defamatory stories on Greeks; there are for defamation by Israelis upon the Israelis. It's a product for which international demand is guaranteed, so much so that the apartheid smear commands a premium.
The Arab Spring and Israel October 30, 2012Michael Curtis
In the Middle East, the path to modernity has not been followed; indeed, the reverse has happened, with a greater prominence of religious doctrine and the fragmentation of some of the Arab states.
Netanyahu's Settlement Jungle October 28, 2012Jerold S. Auerbach
The largest Jewish settlement in the Middle East, routinely delegitimized in the international arena, is the State of Israel.
Christian Zionism and Islamic Eschatology October 21, 2012John W. Swails
The movement known as Christian Zionism is perceived by a variety of sources in the Middle East as powerful -- more so than Israel itself -- and regarded there as evil.
Rethinking Palestine 2012 October 4, 2012Shoshana Bryen
The Oslo Accords, negotiated without U.S. participation and signed in 1993, were founded on the mistaken belief that Palestinians and Israelis were trying to solve the same problem.
Joe Biden Peddles Free Colonoscopies October 1, 2012Jeannie DeAngelis
Talking up Barack Obama's commitment to Medicare in Florida, Joe Biden delivered a promise to seniors that he must believe will sew up the Sunshine State for Obama: free colonoscopies.
Wake Up, Jews! September 28, 2012Rabbi Aryeh Spero
Many Jews have made political liberalism their religion and personal identity and the Democratic Party their unexamined home and comfort zone. But everything changed early September.
Predicting Genocide September 22, 2012Thomas Lifson
Genocide has happened often enough that it is a legitimate field of study, and a very important one at that. Like hurricanes, they can be predicted. Iran is following the pattern leading up to genocide.
Herzl and the Holocaust September 16, 2012Elise Cooper
The man who created Zionism foresaw the Holocaust decades before it happened. As a second Holocaust becomes horrifyingly thinkable, the world should not ignore the lessons of his life.
American Jews Face Their Days of Awe September 14, 2012Lauri B. Regan
I cringe every time I hear a fellow Jew discuss abortion rights, free contraception, gay marriage, and Obama's greatness. But a certain portion of the American Jewish population will continue to worship him.
Relying on US Intelligence September 9, 2012Shoshana Bryen
Israel, the designated target of Iran's wrath, would be derelict in its duty to its citizens to rely on the work of the American intelligence
Israel's Nuclear Warning Shot Option August 21, 2012James Lewis
When America withdraws its military, peace doesn't break out by some magic. No -- what happens is that all the nations feeling threatened by war start making new alliances. The Middle East is no longer a sphere of American influence.
Will Israel Help Re-Elect Obama? August 10, 2012Lauri B. Regan
Obama may actually be handed a gift in October, and depending upon what he does with that opportunity, it may provide him with a guaranteed win on November 6.
The beginning of accountability in Egypt? August 9, 2012Shoshana Bryen
What Israel told Egypt, the Egyptian blogger who broke the story, and who got fired. Israel is watching with some satisfaction. The revolution may, in fact, not be over.
Lethal terror bombing of Israeli tourists July 18, 2012Lauri B. Regan
On the 18th anniversary of Iran's terrorist attack on a Jewish community center in Buenos Aires, Argentina that killed 85 people, the Islamic Republic of Terrorism has apparently struck again.
Israel's Oil Weapon July 16, 2012Gene Schwimmer
Seemingly out of nowhere, geopolitics have been all but turned upside down in the Middle East, thanks to the discovery of massive energy resources in Israeli territory.
Israel: Stand United, Stand Strong May 5, 2012JanSuzanne Krasner
The Jerusalem Post, Israel's right-of-center news outlet, held its first conference on Sunday, April 29, in New York City. Though things did get heated, the conference provided a much-needed honest debate on Israel's and the United States' foreign policy.
Politics and Property Rights in Israel April 22, 2012Jerold S. Auerbach
What explains the persistent collaboration of Israeli politicians across party lines to deny the property rights of Jews where they have every historical and legal right to live?
Arab Riots, Then and Now April 11, 2012Yonatan Silverman
The IDF and Israeli police force today are adept at controlling Arab violence when it breaks out, but Jewish immigrants to Palestine in the early to mid-twentieth century were constantly plagued by a fear of Arab violence and crime.
Chutzpah in the Grass April 10, 2012Jonathan F. Keiler
Nobel laureate in literature Gunther Grass wants to break taboos. Which taboos? Why the taboo against accusing the Jews of being genocidal maniacs.
NY Times' obsession with settlements April 5, 2012Leo Rennert
The New York Times continue to insist that a two-state solution would be within grasp if only these pesky settlements didn't exist. No other obstacles matter -- or even exist in the coverage of the New York Times.
An Untenable Situation April 3, 2012Jerrold L. Sobel
If Israel is to survive and prosper in peace as a sovereign nation, she must be prepared to foreswear reliance on any other country, including the United States.
Jeffrey Goldberg: A Dying Breed March 30, 2012Mendy Finkel
To those on the left, it has become a mortal sin to reject any criticism of Israel and its supporters or, even worse, to actually defend Israel's policies. Case in point: Jeffrey Goldberg
Israel to be Barackstabbed Again? March 13, 2012Jessica Rubin
Now Obama is back in the campaign mode again and making the same promises he made in 2008. If he wins in 2012 there will be no need for the US Jewish vote.
The One State Conference at Harvard: March Madness March 9, 2012Janet Tassel
Being at the One State Conference was a disorienting experience; somehow one had been translated to an alternate, not quite parallel universe, a cloud cuckoo land blooming with exotic pathologies.
Netanyahu's Existential Decision March 5, 2012Ron Lipsman
For the fourth time in Israel's relatively brief existence, its prime minister is faced with an existential choice, a matter to be the focus of his talks with President Obama today.
Israel and Iran March 3, 2012Elise Cooper
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is coming to America on March 5th to discuss with President Obama Iran's continued development of its nuclear program
Does Israel Have to Defend the West? February 20, 2012James Lewis
After three and a half years of bowing low to Dark Ages tyrants and shafting our democratic friends, with Iranian nukes well on the way, the Deep Thinkers of Foggy Bottom are now worried sick that Israel might attack Iran.
Israeli Deterrence and Dolphins February 10, 2012Jonathan F. Keiler
Israel appears to be in the process of creating the world's first nuclear counter-strike force based on small conventionally powered submarines armed with long range cruise missiles
How Many Are Thy Tents, O Jacob?
 February 3, 2012Lori Lowenthal Marcus
The entire community of Jewish organizations almost came to a consensus against anti-Israel propaganda this week...but one notable dissenter broke the chain.
Israel to Iran: It's Crunch Time January 31, 2012James Lewis
President Obama has been tip-toeing away from the Iranian nuclear end-run for three years, playing chicken with Israel on a second Holocaust. That is grossly irresponsible, but it is about to come to an end.
Eyeless in Gaza January 22, 2012Michael Curtis
It is saddening that leaders of mainstream churches, unlike most Evangelicals, have expressed such little concern about the fate of Christians and Jews alike in the Middle East.
Will the Animosity against Israelis ever End? January 1, 2012Michael Curtis
The anti-Israeli lobby is still engaged in the abuse of international law, under the guise of universal jurisdiction, for political expediency and for harassing Israelis.
Israel: Some Basic Facts December 23, 2011Victor Sharpe
Entire books have been written about the basic facts of Israel's place in the family of nations as both a state and a people -- and for good reason.
The Righteous Israeli December 4, 2011Eileen F. Toplansky
The poignant thoughts of an Israeli citizen-soldier who must battle the physical toll of incessant war, as well as the ongoing assault by an indifferent world that cries crocodile tears, all the while ignoring genuine humanitarian problems.
Israel's 'Divided Soul'? November 20, 2011Jerold S. Auerbach
Many Israeli journalists, scholars, and their political allies on the left, yearning for international approval, have become avid collaborators in the increasingly hostile delegitimization of the Jewish state.
