Mordechai Kedar: Terror on the Border – Who is the True Victim?

Posted on: August 12th, 2012

The circumstances that were created after the murder of the Egyptian soldiers and the failure of the terror act against Israel proves the truth of the saying: "Success has many fathers, but failure is an orphan." We can only imagine how great would be the cries of joy in Gaza if 18 Israeli soldiers had been killed, heaven forbid, instead of Egyptians.

Tom Friedman – Mistaken or Misleading?

Posted on: August 12th, 2012

Tom Friedman’s pro-PLO stance dates back to his active involvement, while at Brandeis University, in the pro-Arafat radical-Left “Middle East Peace Group” and “Breirah” organizations. It was intensified during his role as the AP’s and NY Times’ reporter in Lebanon. There he played down Arafat’s and Abbas’ rape and plunder of Lebanon and their strong ties with international terrorism, while expressing his appreciation of the PLO’s protection of foreign media in Beirut.

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Egypt: There Goes the Free Media

Posted on: August 12th, 2012

Al-Destour, an independent Egyptian newspaper, has just had a full issue seized on charges of “fueling sedition” and “harming the president through phrases and wording punishable by law.”

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Critical Days with Egypt – On Eroding Force Limits

Posted on: August 12th, 2012

For years the Egyptians have been trying to erode the Sinai force restrictions set in the peace treaty they signed with Israel. Force restrictions that were a necessary condition for Israel agreeing to restore the Sinai to Egyptian control. The Egyptians see the force restrictions as impinging on their sovereignty. Israel always considered the force restrictions as critical for the Jewish State’s national security.

Bibi and Barak Battle for Israeli Public Opinion Over Iran

Posted on: August 12th, 2012

When four of out four newspapers in Israel deal with any single subject one can count on the fact that there is a deliberate effort by some personnel to set the headlines on fire.

Indian Shia and Sunni Unite in Hating Israel

Posted on: August 10th, 2012

Although Shia and Sunnis do not pray together, as both sects have the same goal – hostility to Israel – the Shia cleric, to set a precedent, recently asked the Sunni Imam to lead a prayer service attended by both congregations.

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Attacks on Christians Sharpen with Egyptian Government Collusion

Posted on: August 10th, 2012

If Muslim fanatics cannot tolerate moderate and secular Muslims, why should they be expected to accept those who belong to other faiths?

Is a Palestinian State Today Economically Viable?

Posted on: August 8th, 2012

The Report of the World Bank is a bitter commentary on the Palestinian economy, currently in a self-inflicted decline induced by the violence it brought on itself by launching the Second Intifada in 2000. Above all, the fundamental requisite for economic and political progress is to end the violence.

Yoram Ettinger: Israel’s Economic Culture Praised Despite Global Financial Gloom

Posted on: August 8th, 2012

While the global economy deteriorates and its ripple effects erode Israel’s economic indicators (e.g., unemployment increased to 7%), there is cause for optimism in the Holy Land.

The Meaning of the Egypt-Israel Cross-Border Attack

Posted on: August 8th, 2012

You will be reading a lot of accounts of this event mostly saying the same things. But what’s really important?

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Should the US Remilitarize Military Procurement?

Posted on: August 7th, 2012

Today, control over all major military spending decisions remain exclusively in the hands of political appointees, and soldiers, sailors and airmen are left with the job of trying to defend their country and themselves with the inferior results of decisions made by politicians.

Who’s Really Isolated? He Who Misunderstands Middle East Realities

Posted on: August 7th, 2012

Israel’s “friends” abroad simply can’t seem to get out of their minds the idea that the country faces such terrible threats that it must make big concessions and beg for peace with the Palestinians on just about any terms, or try to appease hostile surrounding countries in order to stave off their wrath.

J.E. Dyer: Peace in our time – Asian Navies Converging on the Mediterranean

Posted on: August 7th, 2012

India has just conducted an unprecedented four-day port visit in Haifa, during which Indian sailors roamed Israel as American sailors have for many years, and joint ceremonies were held with the local population. A naval visit to Israel is a big political signal; India would not be sending it lightly.

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How Liberal Democrats Who Support Israel Might Think about the Election

Posted on: August 6th, 2012

I will vote for the presidential candidate who I believe is best for America and for the world, and in making that calculation I will consider their policies toward Israel because I believe that strong support for Israel's security is good for America and for the world.

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Netanyahu Plays the Romney Card

Posted on: August 5th, 2012

Every few months, when the Israelis sense that US resolve in the sanctions department is weakening, or the Iranians enrich uranium to new levels, they ratchet up the rhetoric without any proper coordination, and cause political problems for the US President. This trick works because it forces Obama to prove that he is strong by pushing harder for stronger sanctions or else face the ire of potential voters and donors.

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Mordechai Kedar: Christians of the Middle East – Endangered Communities

Posted on: August 5th, 2012

The "Christian West" is perceived by traditional Islam as responsible for all of the ills of the region: the establishment of the State of Israel, its arming and its reinforcement, are perceived as a "Western" project and therefore also as a "Christian plot" and "modern crusade."

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Why I’ve Always Written So Much With Such Intensity And Why I Won’t Stop Now

Posted on: August 5th, 2012

A famous Jewish story about that is the tale of Rabbi Zosia who said that he did not expect God to berate him for not having been Moses—who he wasn’t—but for not having been Zosia.To me, that means we must do the best to be ourselves while trying to make ourselves as good as possible.

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EU ‘Upgrades’ Relations with Israel, Strangling Strings Attached

Posted on: August 5th, 2012

Israel should be under no illusion that the recent "upgrading" of bilateral relations with the European Union will end European hostility toward the Jewish state. Quite to the contrary; Israel should be expecting an increase in European meddling in its internal affairs.

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Turkey’s Trade Deficit Reveals an Economy in Deep Trouble

Posted on: August 5th, 2012

At 18% interest, consumers have to borrow to pay the interest on previous loans. In other words Turkish banks are capitalizing interest, and booking profits on loans that would go sour if they stopped lending additional money to borrowers to pay the interest. The much-vaunted strength of Turkey's banks appears to be an illusion.

The Spring of Islamic Fundamentalism

Posted on: August 2nd, 2012

Wouldn't it be logical to expect that before issuing an invitation to Morsi to visit him at the White House, President Obama would ask his future guest how, if he believes that the country must be subjected to Islamic Law, he intends to defend the secular constitution of Egypt?