Arab-Israeli conflict Archives

Honoring Henry Kissinger at 100

May 25, 2023

Dr. Kissinger is the most consequential figure in US foreign policy of the past century. His record regarding Jews and Israel remains controversial, but I think that on balance Kissinger deserves respect.

Zionist Strategy for Israel

March 17, 2023

Israel needs creative maneuvering to ensure its security, alongside devotion to Zionist and Jewish goals. Announcing the new Institute for Zionist Strategy and National Security (Misgav), led by Meir Ben Shabbat. (I am involved too.)

‘Hasata’ on Har HaBayit

February 10, 2023

If the Jordanians hold a “special role” on the Temple Mount, supposedly meaning they help keep the peace, why have they allowed it to become ground zero for antisemitic incitement and violence? Where does King Abdullah’s well-massaged image as a “moderate” find expression in management of the Temple Mount?

The nasty sport of second-guessing Israel

December 22, 2022

In Washington and other capitals, an ungenerous spirit has set in. Israel’s new government, which finally may be formed in the coming week, will have to pushback hard against this increasingly brazen, vulgar, and hypocritical trend.

My first Temple Mount ascent

December 9, 2022

My first "aliyah" to "Har HaBayit" was scary, emotional, fascinating, and infuriating. And necessary.

Israel as a role model for Arab countries, imagine that!

September 16, 2022

On their second anniversary, it can be said that the Abraham Accords constitute an ideological breakthrough of Biblical magnitude.

The brave and brazen EU 20

August 26, 2022

On Europe’s insolence towards Israel and its willfully blind reverence for the Palestinians.

The war between wars

August 12, 2022

Israel’s necessary strategic posture is ferocious, in addition to peace-seeking. Get used to it.

Nine landfills for Prime Minister Lapid

July 1, 2022

Which policies will Yair Lapid choose to adopt during his time as PM? Here are my nine "landfills" -- policy suggestions for the period in which Lapid fills-in for Bennett.

When the going gets tough…

May 20, 2022

When the going gets tough… the tough get going. When this country is under attack, Israel’s friends need to be more determined than ever to defend it.

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