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Looking back, Gaza pullout was a mistake

Looking back, Gaza pullout was a mistake

Op-ed: Had Israel remained in Gaza, the economic gap between the Palestinians in the strip and in the West Bank would have been narrowed, the… Read More ›

Could Charles Koch become the George Soros of the right?

Could Charles Koch become the George Soros of the right?

Since the GOP mega-donor began funding academic projects run by those hostile to Israel, Jewish Democrats hope to leverage stigma into an attack on Republicans… Read More ›

Prince William’s Trip to Israel Set for June 25

Prince William’s Trip to Israel Set for June 25

The statement said that the visit is “at the request of Her Majesty’s Government and has been welcomed by the Jordanian, Israeli, and Palestinian authorities.”… Read More ›

Do you even know what apartheid means?

Do you even know what apartheid means?

Op-ed: A state with complete academic freedom, with Arab ministers and MKs, a state that fosters Arab professors, doctors, pharmacists and teachers, can’t be called… Read More ›

Ronen Lubarsky, soldier killed by marble slab, buried in Jerusalem

Ronen Lubarsky, soldier killed by marble slab, buried in Jerusalem

Elite serviceman, who succumbed to wounds two days after attack, remembered as a ‘warrior’ by family members and commanding officer   Ronen Lubarsky, a soldier… Read More ›

Czech FM: Gaza Violence Not Connected to U.S. Embassy Move

Czech FM: Gaza Violence Not Connected to U.S. Embassy Move

Martin Stropnický said that Palestinians rushing the security fence separating Israel from Gaza is a form of terrorism.   Czech Republic Foreign Minister Martin Stropnický… Read More ›

Between UNHRC, ICC and EU: Palestinian legal war on Israel

Between UNHRC, ICC and EU: Palestinian legal war on Israel

Op-ed: As part of their strategy to internationalize the conflict, the Palestinians are trying to replace the language too: To stop ‘talking diplomatically’ and start… Read More ›

Two Palestinians die of wounds from Gaza border clashes

Two Palestinians die of wounds from Gaza border clashes

Hamas-run health ministry says one of the men was shot several days ago; the other had been transferred to Hebron for treatment   Two Palestinians… Read More ›

U.S.-Led Coalition Hits Syrian Army Position, Hezbollah Syas

U.S.-Led Coalition Hits Syrian Army Position, Hezbollah Syas

A spokesman for the coalition could not be immediately reached by phone and Syrian state media did not immediately report the strikes.   BEIRUT –… Read More ›

The Israel-Turkey crisis and the need for containment

The Israel-Turkey crisis and the need for containment

Op-ed: Israel’s frustration with Erdogan’s behavior is great, but it is worthy to remember the strategic, economic and diplomatic importance of the relations between the… Read More ›

IDF Strikes Underground Hamas Terror Target, Seaport in Gaza

IDF Strikes Underground Hamas Terror Target, Seaport in Gaza

“The Hamas terror organization is accountable for all threats originating from the Gaza Strip, above and below ground.”   Israeli Air Force jets targeted underground… Read More ›

Why Israel should recognize and cherish evangelical support

Why Israel should recognize and cherish evangelical support

Op-ed: The US Embassy move to Jerusalem likely wouldn’t have happened without America’s evangelical Christian community, whose firm support guarantees the advancement and protection of… Read More ›

The U.S. Wants to Crush Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran. But How?

The U.S. Wants to Crush Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran. But How?

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo went after Hezbollah, Hamas and Islamic Jihad Monday.   If President Donald Trump put Iran on notice two weeks ago… Read More ›

After 7 years, Syrian government declares Damascus back under its full control

After 7 years, Syrian government declares Damascus back under its full control

The gains free Assad’s forces to move on remaining rebel-held territory in the south near the border with Israel   BEIRUT (AP) — Syria’s military… Read More ›

King Stallion or Chinook: The IAF’s next heavy-lift helicopter

King Stallion or Chinook: The IAF’s next heavy-lift helicopter

Two American companies, competing over who will fly IDF soldiers on sensitive missions, present their helicopters side by side at ILA Berlin Air Show: Sikorsky-Lockheed… Read More ›

Washington – US Readies Mideast Peace Plan, But Threatens Palestinian Aid

Washington – US Readies Mideast Peace Plan, But Threatens Palestinian Aid

  Washington –  The Trump administration is aiming to roll out its much-hyped but long-delayed Middle East peace plan next month amid signs it may… Read More ›

Love, Adventure and Tragedy: Paying Tribute to Those Lost in the Flood

Love, Adventure and Tragedy: Paying Tribute to Those Lost in the Flood

Remembering the teens whose lives were lost in a recent flood in the Arava desert.   TOWERING SOLITARILY above its surroundings, Mount Tzin may well… Read More ›

We, the secular Jerusalemites

We, the secular Jerusalemites

Op-ed: In Jerusalem, you get to experience real pluralism, for all its degrees and downfalls. The capital’s unique situation offers its secular residents the opportunity… Read More ›

Washington – US Readies Mideast Peace Plan, But Threatens Palestinian Aid

Washington – US Readies Mideast Peace Plan, But Threatens Palestinian Aid

  Washington –  The Trump administration is aiming to roll out its much-hyped but long-delayed Middle East peace plan next month amid signs it may… Read More ›

Analysis: The Non-Oppositional Opposition in Knesset

Analysis: The Non-Oppositional Opposition in Knesset

It seems like most of the opposition is not feeling very oppositional this week.   Pop quiz: Who gave the following effusive speech about Prime… Read More ›