Government Approves Ariel University Upgrading, Despite Fierce Objection from the Left and from Barak

Posted on: September 10th, 2012

According to the Prime Minister, “Ariel is an inseparable part of the State of Israel and it will remain an inseparable part of the country in any possible future arrangement, just like all other population blocs.

County Democratic Chief in Florida Resigns Over Remarks About Christians

Posted on: September 10th, 2012

The chairman of the Palm Beach County Democratic Party resigned after saying that pro-Israel Christians want to see Jews "slaughtered and converted."

Israeli Gay Couple Seeking Divorce from Rabbinical Court

Posted on: September 10th, 2012

The first Jewish Israeli male couple to marry has filed for divorce in a Tel Aviv rabbinical court that never recognized the marriage. It is unknown if the rabbinical court will provide a divorce for Uzi Even, the first openly gay Knesset member, and Dr. Amit Kama, Ynet reported.

Ari and Jeremy Break 3000 in Bayit Yehudi Membership Drive

Posted on: September 10th, 2012

American Olim Jeremy Gimpel and Ari Abramowitz passed the 3000 mark today in their membership drive to gain realistic seats in the Bayit Yehudi party list for Knesset.

Iran Bypassing Sanctions on its Oil, Aided by Asian Customers and the Obama Administration

Posted on: September 9th, 2012

Iran is involved in hectic attempts to lower the insurance costs for its oil shipments, and, apparently these attempts are working. The U.S. and European countries are aware of the latest developments, and have begun to demand penalties for Asian countries attempting to avoid the sanctions. Many analysts predict, however, that the U.S. is not planning to enforce the sanctions with real, tough measures against countries like Japan or China.

Cabinet Appoints Scourge of Settlers as Deputy Attorney General

Posted on: September 9th, 2012

Israel's cabinet approved today the appointment of Shai Nitzan to the position of Deputy Attorney General for Special Assignments. Nationalist activists and politicians say that as Deputy State Prosecutor for eight years Nitzan had a left-wing, anti-settlement, anti-nationalist agenda.

Maryland Congressman Apologizes for Holocaust Reference

Posted on: September 9th, 2012

A Maryland congressman apologized for referring to the Holocaust as he discussed his opposition to federal involvement in providing student loans.

Swing States Polls Suggest Obama Lead – for Now

Posted on: September 9th, 2012

The real election campaign is taking place outside of the sure states they usually concede to one another, and is being waged in these eight swing states.

Democratic Platform: No Mention of Islamist Challenge, No Support for Arab Liberals

Posted on: September 7th, 2012

When I read the platform I am shocked and disappointed. I can pick at the issues of popularity, Afghanistan and Iraq. But the failure to deal with revolutionary Islamism is ridiculously glaring (they didn’t use the tiniest fig leaf to cover themselves), making a mockery about the democracy and human rights’ pretensions. The treatment of Middle East allies is shockingly insulting. The issues of Syria and Egypt are simply dodged. There is not a single mention of the opposition in Iran. All terrorists not involved directly in the September 11, 2001, attacks are ignored. There is not the slightest hint that any regional strategy exists at all.

US State Department Still Refusing to Say Jerusalem Is Capital of Israel

Posted on: September 7th, 2012

Less than 24 hours after the "Jerusalem is the capital of Israel" language was reinserted, this administration has once again shifted course. In today's State Department's daily press conference, the United States officially refuses to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. This is after DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz insisted on CNN that the position of President Obama has always been that Jerusalem is and always will remain the capital of Israel.

MK Ben Ari: Fire Officer who Ordered Police to Kill Migron Youths (Video)

Posted on: September 6th, 2012

Police Special Patrol Force officer ordered his subordinates to kill a group of youths who had climbed a rooftop in Ramat Migron.

“Israel’s Capital” Lingo Re-Added to Democratic Party Platform

Posted on: September 6th, 2012

At President Obama's behest, and to boos from some delegates, Democrats on Wednesday night inserted a few lines into their party platform affirming Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Charles Schumer on Obama and Jerusalem: Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (Video)

Posted on: September 6th, 2012

Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) strongly declared that most Democratic party members support the concept of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

New York Times Bestseller List Bad News For Obama?

Posted on: September 5th, 2012

Do book sales reflect the general mood of the American electorate? If so, the current New York Times bestseller list does not carry good news for President Obama.

At DNC, Focus Is On Jewish Swing Voters As Key To Obama Election Win

Posted on: September 5th, 2012

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Jewish swing voters could make or break President Obama’s bid for reelection. At least that’s the case that Democratic Party leaders made in a training session that packed one of the larger halls at the convention center here on Monday, the day before the formal start of the Democratic National Convention.

Some Love Lost: Dems Drop ‘Special Relationship’ Language from 2012 Platform

Posted on: September 5th, 2012

Also missing is what had been a solid commitment to isolate Hamas. Instead, the only pre-conditions imposed are the same for all Arabs in the area - "we will insist that any Palestinian partner must recognize Israel's right to exist [not to exist as a Jewish State, just to exist], reject violence, and adhere to existing agreements." That's it. There have also been changes regarding Israel between the 2008 Republican Party Platform and the one just passed in Tampa at last week's Republican Party Convention - and those appear to be more favorable to Israel.

Calif. Democratic Party Chair Rues Any Offense with Goebbels Analogy

Posted on: September 5th, 2012

John Burton, the chairman of the Democratic Party in California, apologized to those who took offense at his remarks comparing Republican statements to Nazi propaganda.

Democratic Platform Omits Language on Jerusalem, Notes Iran Military Option

Posted on: September 5th, 2012

The 2012 Democratic Party platform omits language recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital and suggests that military force is "on the table" as an option for addressing the Iranian nuclear issue.

Israel’s Ambassador: DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz Lied

Posted on: September 5th, 2012

Back in August, Hadassah Magazine interviewed Debbie Wasserman Schultz, and one of their question was: "Why did you call on both parties to refrain from challenging each other over support for Israel?" The DNC chair answered: "What the Republicans are doing is dangerous ... Israel’s ambassador Michael Oren, has said this." Then she repeated the allegation at a DNC convention forum. So the ambassador sent out an email.

Hezbollah Supporter Franklin Lamb Urging the US to Forge Israel-Free Mid-East

Posted on: September 4th, 2012

An article in the August 28 "Foreign Policy Journal" entitled "US Preparing for a Post-Israel Middle East" claims to be based on a leaked document from a CIA staffer, commissioned by the US Intelligence Community, comprised of all four branches of the military, the Coast Guard, the Departments of State, Treasury, the Drug Enforcement Agency, the FBI and the National Security Agency. The document "conclusively reveals" that the CIA thinks Israel is the greatest threat on the face of the Earth to the interests of the United States.