Category Archives: Politics

Congress to Abbas: Quit it or you won’t get a #2StateSolution

ISRAEL HAYOM 369 US House members urge PA president Abbas to quit incitement by Yoni Hersch, Associated Press and Israel Hayom Staff November 5, 2015 A letter signed by 369 members of the U.S. House of Representatives, Republicans and Democrats … Continue reading

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Cruz leads effort to sanction Muslim Brotherhood

THE HILL Cruz bill would designate Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist group By Julian Hattem November 4, 2015 Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is trying to force the Obama administration’s hand to label the Muslim Brotherhood as a foreign terrorist organization. Along with … Continue reading

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First lady preaches tolerance for Qatar Foundation. Somehow I doubt tolerance for Jews was on the agenda.

POLITICO Michelle’s Dangerous Journey to Qatar by David Andrew Weinberg November 3, 2015 First Lady Michelle Obama, on her first solo trip to the Middle East, is scheduled Wednesday to address a conference at the Qatar Foundation on the topic … Continue reading

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Reform Jews welcome transgendered

THE ATLANTIC Reform Jews: Transgender People Are Welcome Here by Emma Green November 5, 2015 Reform Jews are not the first religious group to take a welcoming stance towards transgender people, but so far, their approach may be the most … Continue reading

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In 2012, Obama mocked Romney when he called Russia US No. 1 geopolitical foe

ASSOCIATED PRESS Carter says Russia, China Potentially Threaten Global Order by Robert Burns November 7, 2015 Defense Secretary Ash Carter on Saturday accused Russia of endangering world order, citing its incursions in Ukraine and loose talk about nuclear weapons, and … Continue reading

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Jews Leave Europe as Arab-Muslims arrive

ISRAEL THRIVES The Departure of European Jewry by Michael Lumish November 4, 2015 Just as significant percentages of the Arab nation are on the march into Europe – taking the Middle East with them – so a significant percentage of … Continue reading

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Next week Netanyahu and Obama likely to discuss $5 billion a year defense aid beginning 2017

TIMES OF ISRAEL US officials: Israel requesting $5 billion in annual defense aid by Staff November 5, 2015 Israel is asking the United States for $5 billion in annual defense aid for a decade, beginning in 2017, US congressional sources … Continue reading

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Belief in Objective Truth controversial on college campuses today

FRONT PAGE MAG Jewish Professor Hounded at California Riverside Campus for holding Pro-Israel Views by Dr Phyllis Chesler October 30, 2015 Dr. Denise Dalaimo Nussbaum, Chair of the Sociology Department, distinguished author and professor, is suing the Governing Board of … Continue reading

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How about an alternative UN, one committed to Freedom, Democracy and Human Rights ?

WASHINGTON TIMES An Unhappy United Nations Birthday by Clifford May November 4, 2015 After seven decades, the U.N. is not what it was intended to be…The truth is, at age 70, the UN is decadent if not decrepit. It ought … Continue reading

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Whatever he says before the cameras next week when he meets with Netanyahu, Obama has no intention of letting bygones be bygones

JERUSALEM POST Showdown at the OK Corral by Caroline B. Glick November 2, 2015 …Two weeks ago, The Wall Street Journal published a fairly detailed account of the US’s massive spying operations against Israel between 2010 and 2012. Their purpose was … Continue reading

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