Too Many Religious Officers and a Constitution
When a drafter of Israel's Constitution says there is a problem because too many IDF commanders are religious, we need to worry about what kind of Constitution he is drafting.
Lies My Community Organizer Told Me: Unicorn Utopias (Part 1)
What if the hi-tech companies leading the battle against judicial reform had darker motiviations behind their actions?
New El Al Slogans
JoeSettler contemplated some new El Al slogans like: "El Al - Our pilots are trained in evasive maneuvers".... Let's hear your new El Al Slogans...
AP Anti-Settler Campaign Surging – With or Without Netanyahu
A number of Israeli papers regurgitated a biased AP article on settlement growth, but they should have read it more carefully before hitting publish.
An American Rabbi’s Prayer for Palestinian Dead
Peter Beinart asks that American rabbis lead prayers for Palestinian dead. JoeSettler agrees with Beinart...
Netanyahu Adopts JewishPress Blogger’s Electoral Reform Proposal
JoeSettler was surprised this morning when he saw that PM Netanyahu is adopting the electoral reform idea JoeSettler introduced on these pages.
History of Israel: Snow in the Summer
Two people have reported snow in the late May-early June, though in both cases, it was hearsay.
What if Ayelet Shaked Joined the Likud?
David Bitton started no small amount of rumors, that Netanyhau offered Shaked the slot right below his in the Likud party.
A Bright Day for Israeli Democracy and the Lessons Learned
Who are the winners and the losers of the election crisis, and what did we learn from it?
Israeli Arabs Stone IDF Troops Manning Iron Dome System
The question is, why would Israeli Arabs hurl curses, harass and stone IDF soldiers -- when the anti-rocket system protects them as well?
Barnes & Noble is Selling Assaf Voll’s Palestinian History Book
Amazon pulled the best-selling book on the history of the Palestinian people.
The Real Knesset Game
Perhaps the race isn't really between the current party leaders at all...
Israeli-Druze Policeman – First on Scene in Har Nof Massacre, Fighting for His Life
Officer Zidan Sayif saved lives in the Har Nof Massacre, but was shot in the head and is now fighting for his life.
Report from Syria: Rebel Syrian Forces Claim They Will Return Eli Cohen’s Body to...
Could our man in Damascus be coming back home to Israel?
Knesset Eco-Terrorism Bill Hurts Shoppers, Hurts Environment and Hurts Pocketbook
The "bag tax" is eco-terrorism against the Israeli consumer. Have our MK's reviewed any studies on its environmental impact, or is it all just touchy-feely?
5 Myths About the Basic Law Proposal: “Israel as the Nation-State of the Jewish...
Everything you thought you knew about the "Jewish Nation State" law is wrong. Here are 5 common misconceptions about the proposed law.
What’s Your Response to Trump’s Decision to Not Move the Embassy to Jerusalem
We've provided some multiple choice answers for you to pick from.
Voll’s Palestinian History Book Ranked #16 on Barnes & Noble
Amazon banned the book. It's now #16 on Barnes and Noble's best-sellers list.
IEC Transfered Generators to Gaza Hospitals
In a unique operation, IEC transfered 10 generators to hospitals in Gaza.
My Pesach Disappointment
Can you imagine having the opportunity to fulfill the mitzvah of Korban Pesach!
History of Israel: Eilat, City of Sin
From the Islamic sources, it is clear that Eilat had a significant Jewish population, which existed for hundreds of years after the Muslim conquest.
Peter Beinart’s Bilaam Moment
Let's revel in Peter Beinart's unintended "Ma Tovu" praise of the Jewish state: "It’s modern; it’s democratic; it’s pro-American."
‘Third Time, Ice Cream!’
The Israeli phrase, 'Third time, Ice Cream' corresponds to the fact that the third time the ancient Israelites complained to God after the Exodus they got the manna.
Naftali Bennett and Uri Ariel are Going to Lose the Elections
If Bennett and Ariel split the party, Bayit Yehudi votes will go to the only party fielding a strong, stable religious bloc... the Likud.
The New Rules of Engagement
The IDF will now act completely unrestrained in order to remove the Iranian military threat from Syria.
Mourning Robin Williams
There is no contradiction between laughing and crying. You can do both at the same time.
It’s Time to Go Home
JoeSettler points out that most Gazans want to leave, and most Jews want to go back home to Gush Katif. How about a solution that actually resolves the conflict?
Are People That Stupid?
Once again irresponsible residents caused a security call-out, this time, someone was seriously injured.
“Rabbis for Human Rights” Refuse to Condemn the PA
The organization "Rabbis for Human Rights’ knows exactly how to condemn the State of Israel and its authorities for any action against a Palestinian. Yet, when it comes to a letter which condemns the actions of the Palestinian Authority, the Rabbis for Human Rights would prefer not to be in conflict with Palestinian activists.
Surviving an IRS Audit in Israel
Numerous Americans in Israel have received their $1000 tax credits per child. Now Uncle Sam wants to make sure you deserved to get it.