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- “Long before the 20th century, ancient Jewish texts recognized what much of the modern West still refuses to accept: Not every enemy can be reasoned with”
- Susan Rice Exposes Administration Failings On Iran At AIPAC
- "How did Israel, a country not yet even 70 years old, become a superpower with one of the most technologically advanced militaries in the world that is changing the way modern wars are fought?"
- BDS efforts to curb Israel travel have failed badly
- BDS Blacklist: Israeli Foreign Minister Katz slams UN Human Rights, brands issuing of report “shameful surrender to pressure by countries and organizations that are interested in harming Israel"
- Khaled Salem, a pro-Israel Arab Democrat in primary to unseat Chuck Schumer
- Why I Miss George W. Bush
- Palestinians lay out (at least) four conditions for peace
Author Archives: ArchitectGuy
“Israel’s coalition government contemplates redrawing the country’s borders, with America’s blessing. Senior ex-diplomat Dore Gold gives the inside scoop on how and why the status quo may not last long”
TABLET MAG Annexing the Jordan Valley by Armin Rosen May 14, 2020 … Another option would be to annex territory that prior talks haven’t succeeded in taking off the table, but whose strategic value might exceed the backlash risked by … Continue reading
Posted in Israel & Middle East, Jewish, Politics
Tagged Annexation, Dore Gold, Jordan Valley, West Bank
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Elaine Luria (D-VA) and Mike Gallagher (R-WI) spearhead House letter in defense of Israel at the ICC; Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Rob Portman (R-OH) lead Senate version
JERUSALEM POST Congress to Pompeo: ICC has no jurisdiction over disputed territories by Omri Nahmias May 14, 2020 A large, bipartisan group of 69 senators and 262 House representatives sent a letter on Wednesday to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, … Continue reading
Posted in Israel & Middle East, Jewish, Politics
Tagged Ben Cardin, Elaine Luria, Mike Gallagher, Rob Portman
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“The rescue, spearheaded by Likud Knesset member Nir Barkat, involved intense efforts by Israel’s National Security Council and the use of a Boeing 767 belonging to billionaire philanthropists Dr. Miriam and Sheldon Adelson”
JNS Stranded Israelis extracted from Morocco to Israel in secret operation by Yehuda Shlezinger and Erez Linn May 14, 2020 Twenty-six Israelis who had been stranded in Morocco for several weeks due to the coronavirus pandemic landed safely in Israel … Continue reading
“Divisions over safety of restarting services have resulted in ‘rogue’ minyans”
JTA ‘Rogue’ minyans and divided ranks: Orthodox rabbis are increasingly split over safety of communal prayer by Shira Hanau May 15, 2020 When the coronavirus pandemic first descended on the United States in March, the Orthodox rabbis of Dallas shuttered … Continue reading
Pompeo: “Israel must stop any action that strengthens the Chinese Communist Party, even if that means canceling projects already planned”
BREAKING DEFENSE US To Israel: No More Chinese Deals; Pompeo’s Flying Visit by Arie Egozi May 13, 2020 The United States delivered a clear message to Jerusalem today – avoid further involvement of China in the Israeli economy. The message … Continue reading
Posted in Israel & Middle East, Politics
Tagged Annexation, China, Chinese Communist Party, Jordan, Mike Pompeo, Morgan Ortagus, US State Department, West Bank
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“Mireille Knoll was killed because she was a defenseless old woman and because her killers did not like Jews”
ALGEMEINER Accused Killers of French Jewish Holocaust Survivor Mireille Knoll Will Face Trial on Antisemitic Murder Charges by Staff May 15, 2020 The two men accused of the brutal murder of a French Jewish Holocaust survivor in her Paris apartment … Continue reading
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Tagged antisemitism, France, Mireille Knoll, Paris, Sarah Halimi
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“Ala Dakka, who plays Palestinian boxer Bashar in the hit show’s third season, grew up between Israel’s Jewish and Arab worlds”
JEWISH INSIDER The newest ‘Fauda’ star doesn’t want to play identity politics by Amy Spiro May 15, 2020 …Dakka has long been one to swim against the tide. The 25-year-old actor, born to Muslim parents, grew up in Beersheba, the … Continue reading
“Those who are anxious to open up the economy have led harder lives than those holding out for safety”
WALL STREET JOURNAL Scenes From the Class Struggle in Lockdown by Peggy Noonan May 14, 2020 …There’s a class element in the public debate. It’s been there the whole time but it’s getting worse, and few in public life are … Continue reading
“With seemingly dovish NYT op-ed, Daniel Pipes angered many former allies on the right. He’s not backing down, but stresses his goal is still Israel’s victory over the Palestinians”
TIMES OF ISRAEL I believe in compromise, says hawkish pundit under fire for opposing annexation by Raphael Ahren May 12, 2020 Daniel Pipes caused a serious commotion last week among fellow right-wing pro-Israel pundits by arguing — in the opinion … Continue reading
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Tagged Annexation, Daniel Pipes, Judea, Samaria, West Bank
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“Since 1967, the State of Israel has carefully left its position on the legal status of Judea and Samaria ambiguous to avoid unnecessary confrontations”
JNS The ‘legal’ landmine on the road to sovereignty by Caroline B. Glick May 10, 2020 There is a landmine on the road to Israeli sovereignty over parts of Judea and Samaria. It must be defused before it blows up … Continue reading
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