Book Review: Simon Sebag Montefiore’s ‘Jerusalem: The Biography’

This blithely written book presents Jerusalem as the home of all monotheistic faiths, disregarding the unique bond between Jews and their ancient capital.

Eulogy to an inspiration, Joan Peters

Peter's predicted UNRWA as an integral part of efforts to undermine Israel's standing in the world

Confer Polish Citizenship on Abbas

Abbas’ thesis is that the Zionist movement worked hand in hand with the Nazis,

The Rabbi Who Knew the REAL Reasons for Arik Sharon’s Change in Heart

Aug. 2005, Rabbi She’ar-Yashuv Cohen traveled to Jerusalem to make a last minute appeal to Arik Sharon to reconsider his plan to retreat from Gush Katif, History has proven him, not Sharon, correct

Arab Susya and its Specious Historic Connection

With the US government threatening Israel if it acts against illegal Arab building near Susya, the time has come to examine the real facts on the ground.

Don’t “Dismantle” UNRWA–It CAN’T Be Done; Reform UNRWA ​Policies, Which CAN Be Done

​Now that the Israeli government has finally come to the conclusion that UNRWA is an impediment to peace, it should act within reality to curb UNRWA policy, not fantasize about closing it

Best Not to Move US Embassy to Jerusalem Until US law is Changed

The silver lining in the delay to move the US embassy to Jerusalem? It could bring new momentum to update the relocation law to recognize Jerusalem as part of Israel.

Forgotten Zurich Synagogue and the Day the Jews Were Expelled

I had accidentally happened upon the Jewish ghetto, where Jews were banned from most occupations and their dwellings restricted.

Israel’s Secret Retreat Map

The possible conclusion of current Israel Palestinian Authority talks was reached over 8 years ago.

The New Islamic Funders of UNRWA

The UNRWA is not merely funded by the UN and international organizations. It is funded by extremist Islamic sources

Voice of UNRWA Judenrein: Mohammad Assaf

Mohammad Assaf , newly married into the wealthiest Palestinian Arab family on earth, travels each day from UNRWA refugee camps in Gaza, with a permit from the Israel Civil Administration, smiling at curious Jewish authorities, as if his message to Arab youth concerts is innocuous.

John Kerry, US Secretary of State: Living in a Self-Imposed Bubble

The highest policy official overseeing PA and UNRWA matters looked me straight in the eye and said PA school books used by UNRWA advance peace and reconciliation. Clearly, he never read the books.

Al Qaida Dominates Much of Syria

The report warned that U.S. efforts to arm Sunni rebels could help Al Qaida militias in Syria.

Time to Reconsider Misleading Terms Used in Middle East Coverage ​

"But words can never hurt me" is just a silly, inaccurate line from a rhyme. Words do MATTER.

Israel Faces a Wave of Arab Refugees

"Israel must prepare for waves of immigrants from Arab countries, which may endanger its existence”

Sanction Germany: Supplier of WMD Technology to Syria

These firms worked on contractual arrangements with clearance and confidentiality agreements signed with the US Department of Defense.

Summer anti-Semitic Demonstrations

Each month, the Israel Civil Administration dispatches a Brinks truck to UNRWA camps in Gaza

With Embassy Move, will US Finally Recognize Jerusalem as Part of Israel?

The question remains as to whether the US will ever recognize Jerusalem as part of Israel. Such a policy decision is more crucial than the symbolic matter of moving the US embassy to Jerusalem.

UNRWA and HaAretz Condemn Film “Children’s Army of Hamas” WITHOUT Seeing the Film!

Neither Gunness nor Haaretz watched the film. Why should that stop them from condemning it?

‘Moderate’ Holocaust Denial in Iran?

From the 1990s onward, Iran has gone further than any Arab country in hosting and officially endorsing Western Holocaust deniers.

When a US Government Official Calls You a Liar, Go on the Offense

USAID in Ramallah admitted that the US NEVER examines the PA textbooks used by UNRWA…despite the fact that the US donates $400 million each year to UNRWA, one third of the UNRWA budget.

UNRWA Policy Letter to US Ambassador to the UN, the Hon. Nikki Haley

Six questions posed to US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley whose answers could reflect a new US Policy towards UNRWA

Time To ENFORCE US PLO Policy Guidelines

How did the US allow the PLO to trample upon 10 US government PLO policy guidelines? What can the current US administration do to see that the PLO does not "trample on Trump"?

Former Police Chief: If Leaders Had Guts, Temple Mt. Would Be Shared

Above Solomon’s Stables - where years ago a huge mosque was built underground, it is possible to build a synagogue.

Leading Israeli Analysts Can’t Agree on PA Strategy

Netanyahu should formulate an interim solution to the "West Bank."

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