Chaim Lax
ARTICLES BY: Chaim Lax
New York Times & Washington Post Obscure Reality in Reports on Jerusalem Car-Ramming Attack
On Friday, February 10, just before the start of the Jewish sabbath, a Palestinian terrorist from eastern Jerusalem drove his car into a crowd of...
The Earthquakes in Turkey & Syria: Israel Provides Aid, Haters Demonize Israel
On February 6, 2023, two major earthquakes rocked southeastern Turkey and northwestern Syria, killing thousands and leaving hundreds of thousands homeless. To further complicate rescue...
Rashida Tlaib Pays Lip Service to Israeli Terror Victims, ‘Honors’ Palestinian Terrorists
Following the horrendous terror attack outside a Jerusalem synagogue on Friday night, in which seven Israeli Jews were murdered by a Palestinian gunman, the Biden...
Ilhan Omar Gaslights Jewish Community on National TV
In a recent interview with Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) on CNN’s "State of the Union," co-host Dana Bash questioned the Democratic Congresswoman about her invocation...
Media Misleads Over Jerusalem Terror Attacks
Over the weekend, the peaceful Sabbath quiet of Jerusalem was violently broken as the Israeli capital was rocked by two terror attacks within the span...
Sorry, Not Sorry: The Disingenuous or Sincere Public Apologies for Celebrity Antisemitism
In this era of social media and the 24-hour news cycle, there is a growing phenomenon of celebrity antisemitism -- public personalities (such as athletes,...
The Western Wall: From Ancient Stones and Anti-Jewish Discrimination to Modern Symbol
When reporting on the various religious sites that inhabit the Holy City of Jerusalem, the international media will occasionally erroneously refer to the Western Wall...
How a Knesset Bill Becomes Law
As the media maintains its focus on domestic Israeli politics, and political analysts and commentators in Israel and around the world continue to opine on...
A New York Times Op-Ed Omits Vital Context on Israel
In a recent opinion piece for The New York Times, Palestinian American health professional Professor Yara Asi describes a visit to the West Bank city...
The Circassians: Meet the Muslim Community That Fights for Israel
Who are the Circassians? What is their community’s history in the Land of Israel, and the unique role they play in the modern State of...
How Hanukkah & Christmas Affirm the Jewish People’s Connection to the Land of Israel
Although Christmas and Hanukkah are observed by two separate religions, are celebrated according to two different calendars, and commemorate two different religious events, both holidays...
Media Parrots Palestinian Authority, Blames Israel for Cancer
On December 20, 2022, the Israeli Prison Service announced that Nasser Abu Hamid (51) had passed away in custody as a result of lung cancer. Abu...
Media Fail in Reporting on Iranian Morality Police
During a recent press conference, the Iranian Attorney General, Mohammad Jafar Montazeri, was questioned about the status of the Iranian morality police (officially named the...
The Israeli Druze Community: A Covenant of Brotherhood
The Israeli Druze community is one of the groups that make up the 26% of Israel’s non-Jewish population that contributes to the diverse makeup of...
