Regards From ‘Down Under’ – And What The PA Really Wants

Posted on: May 22nd, 2013

It's only natural to see increasing evidence of Jerusalem's glorious Jewish past being unearthed, quite literally, under modern Israeli sovereignty. The new archaeological finds are also very timely – as the Arab onslaught attempting to detach Jerusalem from its Jewish roots gains steam, the facts on the ground, or "under" the ground, show quite otherwise.

Jerusalem Landfill Plan Shelved

Posted on: May 1st, 2013

A zoning plan that would have enabled the creation of critical Arab facts-on-the-ground in a strategically vital area of Jerusalem has been shelved thanks to efforts by several Zionist organizations.

Canadian Ministerial Visit to Jerusalem: A Geneva Convention Lesson

Posted on: April 17th, 2013

Rather than ask why Minister Baird met with Minister Livny in the eastern Jerusalem office, why not ask why Minister Livny agreed to meet there with Minister Baird?

Kerry, UN Bias, and a Hamas Cell

Posted on: April 10th, 2013

Israel, for its part, knows that developing E-1 is critical for its own existence.

Temple Mount: Test Of Israeli Sovereignty

Posted on: March 22nd, 2013

One doesn't have to be a Temple Mount loyalist to realize that something not good for the Jews is happening in the world's holiest spot – under Israeli sovereignty.

Would PA Allow Jews in Jerusalem?

Posted on: March 6th, 2013

We must remember, too, that Abbas has said no Jews would be allowed to live anywhere in a Palestinian state.

New Jewish Construction Freeze Feared

Posted on: February 13th, 2013

It appears that when the dust settles after Obama's upcoming visit, Israel's housing market is very likely to take a big hit - in the form of a construction freeze.

Whose Jerusalem?

Posted on: January 30th, 2013

Nearly eighty percent of Americans believe the Bible is either absolutely accurate or at least the "inspired word of God," surveys have shown. Around the world, Christianity and Islam comprise an estimated eighty-four percent of the world's population – demonstrating that the Bible clearly has an extraordinary influence over humanity. It is puzzling, then, that the concept of "exclusive Jewish rights" to Jerusalem has not yet caught on internationally.

Interpreting the Signs in Northern Jerusalem

Posted on: January 23rd, 2013

Amid an intense Israeli election campaign in which "keeping Jerusalem united" figured prominent as a key issue, the question continues to crop up: Is Jerusalem already being divided?

Haaretz Claims Right-Wing Voters Support Division Of Jerusalem

Posted on: January 3rd, 2013

We came across this startling headline in Haaretz:"Most Right-Wing Voters Support Establishment of Palestinian State and Division of Jerusalem." But Haaretz, as dovish and radical as it is, surely wouldn't lie straight out, would they? So how did they come up with such a headline?

World Barks As ‘Building Jerusalem’ Caravan Moves On

Posted on: December 19th, 2012

With the international community barely having finished expressing its outrage over Israel's decision to build in E-1, between Jerusalem and Maaleh Adumim (reported at length in last week's column), two other similar decisions have been made that are sure to re-ignite the flames.

Does New Neighborhood Negate PA Contiguity?

Posted on: December 12th, 2012

International opinion has it that the new planned Israeli neighborhood between Jerusalem and Maaleh Adumim will prevent the creation of a contiguous Palestinian state. Unfortunately, though, that is not true.

Air Raid Sirens Sound In Jerusalem

Posted on: November 21st, 2012

For probably the first time since the Yom Kippur War nearly 40 years ago, air raid sirens sounded this week in Jerusalem and environs. The sounding of the sirens occurred about two minutes after sundown on Friday, such that Sabbath-observers had no direct way of ascertaining where, what, how many, or who, if anyone, was hurt.

Abbas Forced To Backtrack On Right Of Return

Posted on: November 7th, 2012

Mahmoud Abbas, chairman of the Fatah wing of the Palestinian Authority, was forced last week to retract some controversial remarks and in the process only succeeded in thoroughly confusing much of the Israeli public.

Netanyahu Toys With Loyal Voters, Puts Yesha Report On Hold

Posted on: October 24th, 2012

What is the source of Prime Minister Netanyahu's apparent scorn for the religious, Land of Israel-faithful public in Israel?

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Jerusalem Scores Media Victory, PA Keeps Lying

Posted on: October 11th, 2012

A big week for Jerusalem: Britain's Press Complaints Commission ruled that newspapers may not refer to Tel Aviv as Israel’s capital, and Palestinian Media Watch publicized five recent examples of the Palestinian Authority's ongoing attempts to erase Jewish history in Yerushalayim.

The Democratic Party And Jerusalem: Another Amendment Required

Posted on: September 12th, 2012

Once again we see that no matter what happens, Yerushalayim keeps popping up in the center of world events. Just last week, the Democratic Party was innocently preparing the re-election bid of the incumbent leader of the free world, when it abruptly found itself having to deal with a major brouhaha concerning its omission of Jerusalem from its platform – and an even larger commotion when it put it back in.

Jerusalem, Washington, And The Iranian Question

Posted on: September 6th, 2012

The Jewish people have had bitter experience in recent decades with enemies who repeatedly vow to destroy them. Despite this, here are some of the arguments being presented as to why Israel should not attack Iran:

Helping Romney Support Jewish Jerusalem

Posted on: August 22nd, 2012

In the heat of the American election campaign, it's fascinating to note the large part being played by Israel's capital, Jerusalem – at least in the Mitt Romney campaign.

Does Israel Have A Capital?

Posted on: August 8th, 2012

The U.S. presidential campaign is upon us, and one of the central issues – at least based on a perusal of recent press reports – is none other than the Jewish people's right to their own capital.