First, I have to say that all of us are okay. We have 2 grandsons on active duty, but neither, as far as we know, is anywhere near the fighting. That said, I’ll continue with that we experienced when it all started. I was in the synagogue at about 0800 when we were told there … More Gaza-Israel War
In his new book Jared Kushner claims that separating the Territorial dispute from the Jerusalem issue was a key element leading to the Abraham Accords. Too bad he didn’t take his thinking one step further and also break the refugee issue away from the territorial dispute. The whole world (including the Arabs) knows that the … More One More Tiny Step
I was preparing to write a different post when the news of the tragic death of Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh first appeared. Her face was familiar, since I frequently watch Al Jazeera news. What I was not totally prepared for was the media circus that followed. The Palestinians were quick to blame Israel, … More Shireen Abu Akleh
The UN has just, once again, given the world a large serving of Red Herring. For anyone who might not be familiar with the term, a Red Herring is not a fish. A red herring is something that misleads or distracts from a relevant or important question. In this case. it’s talking about the Arab-Israel … More Red Herring at the UN
Last night, as my wife and I were watching our local TV channel and waiting for the evening weather forecast, the program was interrupted by breaking news. A gunman had opened fire on customers at a Cafe on Dizengoff Street in Tel Aviv. We watched the story develop for the next hour or two. I … More Blinded by Hate
This morning an Arab teacher, actually employed by the Jerusalem Municipality, took a gun and went to the Old City in the center of Jerusalem. He opened fire on people he encountered. His gunfire actually killed one man, Elyahu , who worked as a guide for tourists, both foreign and domestic, that came to the … More In Need of a Reality Check
Housing prices in Israel, where we live, have risen by a large percentage this past year. It’s probably not just a local phenomenon. The COVID pandemic has resulted in prices for materials going up. Also labor costs have risen. The de facto failure of the Palestinian Authority to implement any unified vaccination program means that … More The Best Nest
The question is asked because f the way the media seem to be treating the latest terror attacks by Hamas against Israel. The justification Hamas gives for their actions is not important. I have no difficulty in listening to their complaints. But I cannot abide them using ANY complaint as a justification for indiscriminate violent … More When Does “Even-Handed” Become Pro-Terrorism?
The sky in Southern Israel during the day is crisscrossed with the exhaust trails of dozens of rockets launched by Hamas in Gaza and aimed at Israeli towns and villages. There are other exhaust trails left by the Israeli missile defense system interceptors fired from the Iron Dome batteries that protect those towns. Where the … More How Long is This Going to Continue?
I posted yesterday morning. In the afternoon I went to the Israeli Knesset for the program marking the defeat of Nazi Germany. While waiting for the program to begin I spoke with the Belgian Ambassador to Israel. I mentioned much of what I had posted during our conversation. Then we entered the main hall. After … More Gambling with Lives
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