Because of their spirit...Religious Zionist soldiers and this war

So what is behind that stubborn Religious Zionist desire to defeat the enemy in battle? What is behind Religious Zionist soldiers' (and others') willingness to sacrifice their lives in this existential war? (From the Hebrew press.)

Because of their spirit...Religious Zionist soldiers and this war

A reminder to J Street’s Jeremy Ben Ami

Your father z”l's 40th Yahrzeit is coming up soon. And although I’ve never seen any movement when passing by, I would imagine your father must be turning over in his grave.

A reminder to J Street’s Jeremy Ben Ami

Yoav Gallant’s exit, stage left

Too bad he didn’t take a hike long ago, when he first revealed his real fealty and true khaki-green colors. Opinion.

Yoav Gallant’s exit, stage left

ANALYSIS:

Israel’s new AI initiative is set to enhance its military edge

The initiative will spearhead development of Israel's military AI systems and is expected to boost Israel's status as a strategic U.S. partner.

Israel’s new AI initiative is set to enhance its military edge

We the People

Is anyone guiltless in the wake of the Hamas massacre? Opinion.

We the People

A visit to Metula

Metula is indeed vulnerable, surrounded and beset. It is also beautiful and self-possessed. Op-ed.

A visit to Metula

Blinken’s stunning confession

Whenever there has been public daylight between the U.S. and Israel, Hamas has pulled back from a ceasefire and release of hostages, the secretary said. And he said much more. Op-ed.

Blinken’s stunning confession

A keffiyah on a US campus is just a hipster swastika

Cultural appropriation of the Swastika and Kaffiyeh- a switch from love to hate. Op-ed.

A keffiyah on a US campus is just a hipster swastika

'Ceterum censeo Carthaginem delendam esse': Gaza, like Carthage

“Furthermore, I consider Carthage to need to be destroyed,” repeated Cato the Elder. Gaza is Jihad's foothold, our Carthage. We have no other choice. Opinion.

'Ceterum censeo Carthaginem delendam esse': Gaza, like Carthage

The man who wasn't there: A fake witness to the Gaza War

Fact-checking Lee Mordechai’s false Genocide allegations against Israel. Op-ed.

The man who wasn't there: A fake witness to the Gaza War

Trump’s First 100 Hours

President Trump has four years to change America and the world. I expect there will be a noticeable and significant difference in the first 100 hours of his term. Oped.

Trump’s First 100 Hours

Ensure that rumors of UNWRA's demise are not greatly exaggerated

Assuming last week’s reports are correct and that UNRWA is voluntarily demobilizing, it is time to discuss how to ensure that this is what really happens. Op-ed.

Ensure that rumors of UNWRA's demise are not greatly exaggerated

Eyeless in Gaza

In spite of everything we’ve done to eliminate it, Hamas continues to be a threat to our security. So, what exactly does this mean? Opinion.

Eyeless in Gaza

In New Orleans, the chickens have come home to roost

In New Orleans, Tulane University and local officials have complicity in taking funding from Qatar and taking sides with the crowd that openly calls for jihad and intifada. And it happened - in their own city. Opinion.

In New Orleans, the chickens have come home to roost

Chaotic Iran and Its ruthless dictator

The mullah’s regime is likely aware that its escalating oppression, censorship, and brutal suppression will eventually spark a national uprising, so it cracks down harder making that uprising even more likely. Op-ed.

Chaotic Iran and Its ruthless dictator

Why do so many Israelis feel a lack of trust in their Judiciary?

Until the judicial system becomes a just system that does not promote anti-Zionist values, trust in it will not increase. Opinion.

Why do so many Israelis feel a lack of trust in their Judiciary?

October 7th and the majesty of God

This period has been a defining moment, as across the world in that Jewish students and families are confronting a harsh reality - they cannot afford to take their security or identity for granted anywhere. Opinion.

October 7th and the majesty of God

America’s Islamist problem

The New Orleans attack is yet another wake-up call. Will it be heeded now that Americans have been brought up hard against the evidence that this is a homegrown problem as well? Opinion.

America’s Islamist problem

With the West excusing terrorism, who needs Islamists?

Europe and America gave many terrorists everything: educational and job opportunities, entertainment and sexual freedom, salaries and social assistance and religious freedom. The terrorists below have never seen a day of poverty in their lives. Opinion.

With the West excusing terrorism, who needs Islamists?

Israel's judges: Merely tone deaf, or simply morally obtuse?

Israel’s Supreme Court’s diligent concern for the conditions of Hamas terrorists outrages the Israeli public. Opinion.

Israel's judges: Merely tone deaf, or simply morally obtuse?

Resilience is the path forward

The bereaved families that I have met are inspiring people, they get up every morning, holding the deepest pain in one hand and hope in the other. Op-ed.

Resilience is the path forward

ISIS-inspired massacre in New Orleans demands a response

The incoming Trump administration must prioritize action over platitudes to counter Jihadist extremism. Opinion.

ISIS-inspired massacre in New Orleans demands a response

Don't attribute Sudden Jihad Syndrome to mental illness

Let's understand what really happened in New Orleans on New Year's Day. Opinion.

Don't attribute Sudden Jihad Syndrome to mental illness

Trump should not trust Qatar

The diplomatic relationship between the United States and Qatar has long been fraught with complexities and contradictions. Donald Trump and his administration should reassess their approach to Qatar and hold the nation accountable for its actions in a way that the Biden administration has failed to do. Opinion.

Trump should not trust Qatar

Another Knesset leader — so much hope, so unworthy to lead

I wish Ben-Gvir well. In many ways, I love the guy. But, after what he has done, almost bringing down the government, the only vote I can fathom for sensible and sane right-wingers is Smotrich. Op-ed.

Another Knesset leader — so much hope, so unworthy to lead

Why the Pope pretends that Israel commits genocide

He reacts to Israel as he would to a slap in the face. Why is that? Opinion.

Why the Pope pretends that Israel commits genocide

In whose image will we mold our state?

We stand in amazement as we watch history repeat itself today. The anti-religious elites are anything but complacent about their future hold on power and their ability to mold the state in their image. Opinion.

In whose image will we mold our state?

ANALYSIS:

Israel cannot again leave Gazan areas for any length of time

During the 8 months that the IDF left Jabaliya, Hamas and PIJ reestablished their terror infrastructure, including at Kamal Adwan Hospital.

Israel cannot again leave Gazan areas for any length of time

When did the Palestinian Arabs become the good guys?

Back then…once upon a time…Democrats were good guys. The Jews were the heroes. Opinion.

When did the Palestinian Arabs become the good guys?

The October 7 Massacre and the Israeli response

Seth J. Frantzman's book avoids casting blame and focuses on the processes that the Gazan terrorists used to accomplish the October 7 massacre, the processes of Israel's response and the resilience and heroism of ordinary Israelis. Review.

The October 7 Massacre and the Israeli response

He was a Jew, not a Palestinian

This season, social media were filled with the fabrication that Jesus was a Palestinian. Op-ed.

He was a Jew, not a Palestinian

Erdoğan’s dilemma

Their differing ambitions—revival of the Ottoman Empire vs. restoration of the Umayyad Caliphate—place them on a potential collision course. Op-ed.

Erdoğan’s dilemma

Annex Gaza, Judea and Samaria

Activists for a Greater Israel want the government to annex Gaza, Judea, and Samaria. Former ambassador David Friedman seems to agree in his recent book. Review.

Annex Gaza, Judea and Samaria

Biden continues covering up his son’s crimes by silencing Luft

Claims of false allegations about Biden-family crimes recently resulted in an indictment and guilty plea by Alexander Smirnov, but no comparable charge has ever been made against Luft who is imprisoned in Cyprus on a dubious US extradition charge. Opinion.

Biden continues covering up his son’s crimes by silencing Luft

For the last time, Progressivism is not Judaism

There is an inherent inconsistency between and Jewish values and radical progressivism, with its agenda of identity politics that falsely maligns Jews as oppressors, demonizes Israel, and elevates revisionist Palestinian Arab mythology over documented Jewish history. Opinion.

For the last time, Progressivism is not Judaism

The president who failed to understand Iran

The CIA failed to predict the 1979 upheaval or the disastrous rise of the mullahs in Iran, cementing Carter’s role as a key figure in the Iranian fiasco. How many have died as a result of that ignorance? Opinion.

The president who failed to understand Iran

On the passing of "Peace-Not Apartheid" author, Jimmy Carter

The tens of millions of dollars he privately received from Arabs for his library and other projects make his anti-Israel posture and policies even more foul.

On the passing of "Peace-Not Apartheid" author, Jimmy Carter

Where are all the brilliant Jewish legal minds?

If the barbaric acts of Hamas murderers, rapists, and kidnappers are emulated and glorified by pro-Hamas supporters, what prevents them from crossing the line into the acts of violence we have seen over the past year? Opinion

Where are all the brilliant Jewish legal minds?

Shouldn't we be saying "goodby" to the Houthis?

Who are the Houthis? How did they get to the point where they paralyze international waters and launch missiles against Israel? And why did the Houthis still have fighter jets for Israel to destroy this week?

Shouldn't we be saying "goodby" to the Houthis?

How the West could actually help prevent the next Gaza war

The West must stop infantilising the Palestinian Arabs and shielding them from the consequences of their actions. There should be no rebuilding of Gaza until the society there commits to peaceful coexistence. Australia can lead the way. Opinion.

How the West could actually help prevent the next Gaza war

'America first', Jewish philosophy and the Law of Nations

A gathering of dust: Everything on this planet must depend upon the dignity, courage and "emancipation" of the individual human being. Absolutely everything. Opinion.

'America first', Jewish philosophy and the Law of Nations

Israelis, the Jews I never knew

October 7th and the fourteen months of war that followed it have shown us just how selfless everyday Israelis are. Opinion.

Israelis, the Jews I never knew

As Israel searches for Eli Cohen's remains...

Let's remember the legendary Eli Cohen's doctrine - and continue his legacy. Opinion.

As Israel searches for Eli Cohen's remains...

Khamenei: Iran’s warmonger leading Iran to ruin

There is no meaningful distinction between Khamenei, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, Osama bin Laden, Hassan Nasrallah, Yahya Sinwar, Ismail Haniyeh, and Qasem Soleimani—they all share the same doctrine of terrorism and oppression. Op-ed.

Khamenei: Iran’s warmonger leading Iran to ruin

What good is a law if the courts do not uphold it?

Who gets hurt by that?

What good is a law if the courts do not uphold it?

The ideological foundations of the Ba’ath

Despite its proclaimed allegiance to socialist principles, Arab Socialism in practice leaned heavily on populism, charismatic leadership, and militarism. With Assad’s fall, the Ba’ath ceased to exist as a governing body in the Arab world, but that may not be the last word. Op-ed.

The ideological foundations of the Ba’ath

INTO THE FRAY:

A sense of Déjà vu

All the current “mainstream” proposals for the “Day After” in Gaza represent the triumph of misguided hope—or at least, misconceived correctness—over bitter experience. Op-ed.

A sense of Déjà vu

A reexamination of the moral status of Jewish wartime hostages

In a war of national survival, the Torah teaches us that We ('home-front civilians', soldiers, hostages) ALL are equally combatants. Op-ed.

A reexamination of the moral status of Jewish wartime hostages

The battle for Jerusalem-and the RPGs in Jenin

Every single leader—from Yasser Arafat to Mahmoud Abbas to the last of the minor P.A. officials and terrorists—have said and continue to say that they are fighting for Jerusalem. Opinion.

The battle for Jerusalem-and the RPGs in Jenin

The real message of Hanukkah

To avoid both destruction and assimilation, Jews have to fight for who they are and what they stand for. Op-ed.

The real message of Hanukkah

Taqiya: the West should know better

Asking asylum seekers about their beliefs is a waste of time. Lying to deceive the enemy is allowed by their religion. The result is that the loss of border control is being followed by the loss of internal control. Opinion.

Taqiya: the West should know better

The Palestinian Arabs are fighting a “Lost Cause”

What the history of the Confederacy "Lost Cause" movement can teach us about the Palestinian Arabs' conflict - for example, that Hamas is nothing but a crueler version of the Klan with better public relations. Opinion.

The Palestinian Arabs are fighting a “Lost Cause”

PUBLICIZING A MIRACLE:

Hanukkah in Soviet prisons

Eight Jews stood in the Soviet Union's courtroom and declared their loyalty to the Jewish People, and to our past, present, and future. And it happened on Hanukkah.

Hanukkah in Soviet prisons

Caution, Rel. Zionists: They are exploiting your good-heartedness

The special characteristics of Religious Zionism are being exploited by powerful, influential, and wealthy forces to deepen an internal political rift within the camp of the religious-right. Opinion.

Caution, Rel. Zionists: They are exploiting your good-heartedness

Take note Turkish Pres. Erdogan - Jerusalem doesn’t belong to you

Jerusalem does not belong to Turkey. Aspirations to re-create a neo-Ottoman colonial empire are nothing more than a dystopian nightmare. Here is why. Opinion.

Take note Turkish Pres. Erdogan - Jerusalem doesn’t belong to you

A non-Jewish perspective on 'People Love Dead Jews'

Jewish power presents a theological and ideological dilemma for many Westerners. Opinion.

A non-Jewish perspective on 'People Love Dead Jews'




























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