Commentary
Former Miss Iraq to Nelson Mandela’s Grandson: ‘How Dare You’ Call for Boycott of Pageant in Israel
For the first time in its 70-year history, the Miss Universe beauty pageant is coming to Israel. The competition is set to take place on...
UK Hoped New Counter-Terrorism Law Would Deter Terrorists; Murder of MP Proves It Didn’t
A new counter-terrorism law went into effect in the United Kingdom in July with hopes that it would prevent future terror attacks. The new law, said UK Justice Secretary Dominic Raab, "would send a message...
Building Jewish Hebron
The recent announcement that new housing has been authorized for Hebron Jews predictably stoked fury among Israelis on the political left, for whom Hebron — where Jewish history in the Biblical Land of Israel began...
Why the World Is Engaging with the Taliban
The Taliban and Pakistan, both viewed warily by the West and others in the international community, appear to be benefiting from mounting concerns about the humanitarian and security situation in Afghanistan. The European Union, in a...
Cyber Ransom Attack on Israeli Hospital Is Not ‘More of the Same’
The recent cyber ransom attack on the Hillel Yaffe Medical Center in Hadera should not...
Can Portugal Be Europe’s Model for Fostering Jewish Life?
JNS.org - The European Commission announced in early October that Jewish life will be fostered...
Gaza 2021: How Biden Handled His Far-Left Hamas Caucus Problem
Gaza Conflict 2021: Hamas, Israel and Eleven Days of War by Jonathan Schanzer (FDD Press,...
A US Police Chief’s Israel-Inspired Innovation Eviscerates ‘Deadly Exchange’ Narrative
The Washington Post ran a profile on Sunday about the police chief of a small...
PA Police and Fatah Teach Teen Girls to See Terrorist Murderer Mughrabi as Role Model
Although the summer is over, the Palestinian Authority (PA) and Fatah continue what they call...
Former Miss Iraq to Nelson Mandela’s Grandson: ‘How Dare You’ Call for Boycott of Pageant in Israel
For the first time in its 70-year history, the Miss Universe beauty pageant is coming to Israel. The competition is set to take place on December...
UK Hoped New Counter-Terrorism Law Would Deter Terrorists; Murder of MP Proves It Didn’t
A new counter-terrorism law went into effect in the United Kingdom in July with hopes that it would prevent future terror attacks. The new law,...
Building Jewish Hebron
The recent announcement that new housing has been authorized for Hebron Jews predictably stoked fury among Israelis on the political left, for whom Hebron —...
Why the World Is Engaging with the Taliban
The Taliban and Pakistan, both viewed warily by the West and others in the international community, appear to be benefiting from mounting concerns about the...
Cyber Ransom Attack on Israeli Hospital Is Not ‘More of the Same’
The recent cyber ransom attack on the Hillel Yaffe Medical Center in Hadera should not be mistaken as just another cyber incident. The group behind the...
Can Portugal Be Europe’s Model for Fostering Jewish Life?
JNS.org - The European Commission announced in early October that Jewish life will be fostered in a Europe that was home to 9.5 million Jews...
Gaza 2021: How Biden Handled His Far-Left Hamas Caucus Problem
Gaza Conflict 2021: Hamas, Israel and Eleven Days of War by Jonathan Schanzer (FDD Press, 2021) In Gaza Conflict 2021, Foundation for Defense of Democracies Senior...
A US Police Chief’s Israel-Inspired Innovation Eviscerates ‘Deadly Exchange’ Narrative
The Washington Post ran a profile on Sunday about the police chief of a small Georgia town, who created a fairly revolutionary training program. Rather...
PA Police and Fatah Teach Teen Girls to See Terrorist Murderer Mughrabi as Role Model
Although the summer is over, the Palestinian Authority (PA) and Fatah continue what they call “summer camp activities” for youth, which present terrorists as role...
Glossing Over Arab Violence Against Israelis: Forbes Omits Key Facts and Crucial Context
The traditionally business-oriented publication Forbes has been running a series of articles that highlight the efforts of a handful of Israeli and Palestinian women who...
Why Hamas Fights Israel
JNS.org - Israelis conducted a bold experiment in 2005. Prevailing wisdom held that the Palestinian-Israeli conflict was due to Israel’s “occupation” of two “Palestinian territories.”...
Are the Palestinians Changing Their Legal Tactics in the International Courts?
JNS.org - Recent indications from the Palestinian leadership appear to point towards a change in their campaign to undermine and criminalize Israel and its representatives...
Should News Be Reported with Balance? The Answer May Surprise You
This weekend, Israel officially designated six different non-governmental organizations as terror groups. The Associated Press headline reads: “Israel outlaws Palestinian rights groups, alleging terrorism.” [Emphasis...
Marking the Yahrzeit of Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
The passing of former Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks was a shock that occurs rarely in one’s life. It was like seeing a picture of a...
