My thoughts on politics.
Richard Landes, chair of Scholars for Peace in the Middle East (SPME) has just written a book, Can the “Whole World” Be Wrong? Lethal Journalism, Antisemitism, and Global Jihad. As per the title and premise of the book, it’s a good question. Why is it part of the left’s zeitgeist to throw in their lot …
The other day, the news was abuzz with the story: Al Jazeera claimed it had filed a lawsuit against Israel at the ICC. To be specific, the news outlet said it was taking the IDF to court for killing Shireen Abu Akleh. Reuters reported the story. Everyone did. The problem is, it’s not true. Popular …
Joint List MK Ayman Odeh refused to be photographed in front of a stand of Israeli flags and the Israeli Menorah symbol. All the MKs were having their photos taken as they arrived for the swearing in ceremony for the 25th Knesset, for later use next to their bios on the Knesset website. Not only …
The entire world is freaking out that finally, FINALLY, Israel has a right wing government. Attorney Stephen Flatow, father of Alisa Flatow, murdered in an Iranian-sponsored Palestinian terrorist attack in 1995 showed why the fears of extremism are unfounded in a recent op-ed for the Jerusalem Post. In his piece, Flatow goes down the list …
Australia Foreign Minister Penny Wong released a statement to the press yesterday, revoking recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. The press release, entitled Reversal of recognition of West Jerusalem, states, “Today the Government has reaffirmed Australia’s previous and longstanding position that Jerusalem is a final status issue that should be resolved as part of any …
Ben & Jerry’s founders say the Unilever sale of its ice cream franchise to Israeli licensee Avi Zinger, violates its acquisition agreement with the company. Zinger is, at present, free to market the ice cream to both Jews and Arabs in all parts of Jerusalem, Judea, and Samaria. Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, didn’t want …
In response to what can only be called a highly antisemitic NY Times article on Chassidic yeshivas, many Jews are speaking out. Note that not all are religious—it’s just that they recognize antisemitism when they see it. The danger is real, with the progressive wing of the Democratic Party pushing a socialist, anti-religion agenda. It …
This week’s 50th anniversary of the Munich Olympics Massacre prompted noted blogger Elder of Ziyon to share some facts about the 1972 massacre, in which 11 Israeli athletes were murdered. These are the facts you may not have seen covered in the mainstream media. Here’s a summary: The attack was financed by Mahmoud Abbas, president …
Eyal Haddad has been butchered and murdered by Mohamed Dridi, his Muslim roommate, with an axe, in France. But you wouldn’t know about it from reading the news. Not in the States and not in Europe. French Jewish community leaders and European Jewish organizations are trying to get authorities to investigate. It’s hard to imagine …
As the Biden administration inches closer to signing the Iran nuclear deal, the Iranian regime is urging its proxies in Lebanon and Gaza to get ready to make war on Israel. Once Biden gives in to Iran’s wishlist, the money will be there to complete the aims of its nuclear arms program. The goal, of …