Isi Leibler
ARTICLES BY: Isi Leibler
Storm Clouds Gathering in the Middle East for Israel
The volatility of political activity in the Middle East is dizzying. The Syrian civil war is almost at an end. President Bashar al-Assad remains in power,...
Recovering From Our Rampant Sex Scandals
While sexual attitudes are inclined to change from generation to generation, controversies relating to sexual behavior are ageless -- and even occupy a prominent role...
Commemorating the ANZAC Liberation of Beersheba
Today, Australia is one of Israel’s best friends in the world -- in every respect. The origins of this relationship date back 100 years, with the spectacular victory of...
Should We Work With Dictators and Antisemites?
The dramatic swing to the right in the recent Austrian elections is likely to have widespread repercussions throughout Europe. It will also oblige Israel to...
Palestinian Unity Will Not Lead to Peace
World leaders -- including some of our American friends -- are apparently still unwilling to face reality. They continue to delude themselves that Mahmoud Abbas and the...
Breaking the Ultra-Orthodox Control Over Israel
The Israeli Chief Rabbinate, backed by its ultra-Orthodox political factions, is negatively affecting the entire state of Israel. In previous generations, we were blessed with chief rabbis...
Facing a Challenging New Year
We enter Rosh Hashanah 5778 with conflicting emotions. Israel has never been in a stronger position, globally and domestically; we are thriving in every respect -- economically, politically...
Israeli Prisoner Exchanges Must End
It has been reported that Israel is once again engaged in negotiations with Hamas on the issue of prisoner exchanges. There is no certainty whether the...
Europe Begins to Appreciate Reality of Islamic Terrorism
Until recently, most European governments avoided confronting the reality and true nature of Islamic terrorism, by burying their heads in the sand. The usual government...
The Never-Ending Peace Process Farce
Unless the US is willing to bite the bullet and finally confront Mahmoud Abbas and the Palestinian Authority, the mission to the region by US...
Will American Jews Become Marginalized?
The chaos enveloping American Jewry since the election of President Donald Trump -- which many predicted would be merely a passing phenomenon -- has, in fact, increased exponentially over...
Despite a Difficult Month, Israel Will Prosper
The dramatic setbacks of the past month have been somewhat destabilizing in contrast to the almost euphoric atmosphere that previously prevailed in Israel. It is an...
A Historical Perspective on Modi’s Visit to Israel
This week’s historic visit to Israel by India’s prime minister has revived memories of my previous associations with Indian leaders and the Indian Jewish community...
A Wake Up Call for British Jews
British Jews and many other British nationals were shocked and dismayed with the outcome of last week’s general election in the UK. Contrary to expectations, Prime...
