Commentary
Who Are the Real Racists in the Middle East?
JNS.org - It’s a familiar refrain. Critics of Israel aren’t content to merely bash the policies of the government of the Jewish state. As...
Ilhan Omar’s ‘Yeah, But’ Apology for Antisemitism
Criticism and condemnation rained down on US Rep. Ilhan Omar Monday after she tweeted "It's all about the Benjamins baby" to explain why she and fellow Democrat Rashida Tlaib draw attention for their "criticisms of...
Lebanon: The Gangland State
General elections were held in Lebanon in May 2018. Why did it take until January 31st, 2019 to finally assemble a government? One of the major reasons for the delay was Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah’s demand...
Benny Gantz, More of the Same?
JNS.org - Benny Gantz, chairman of the new Israel Resilience party, got off to a fine start in late January with a smooth speech. My esteemed colleague, Jerusalem Post columnist Professor Gil Troy, enthused that it was an...
Cory Booker’s Jewish Enablers
Ten days ago, Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey announced his candidacy for the presidency...
Politics and Economics Drive European Aid
JNS.org - The European Union purports to deliver aid to needy communities on the basis of...
Gaza as an International Quarantine Zone
JNS.org - The only solution to Gaza’s longstanding plight is for it to be designated an...
Why Has Human Rights Watch Become an Anti-Israel Activist Group?
When Airbnb, the online lodging service, announced in November that it would ban Israeli listings...
China’s Threat to Worldwide Human Rights
China is leading a charge to undermine accepted concepts of human rights accountability and justice...
Who Are the Real Racists in the Middle East?
JNS.org - It’s a familiar refrain. Critics of Israel aren’t content to merely bash the policies of the government of the Jewish state. As part...
Ilhan Omar’s ‘Yeah, But’ Apology for Antisemitism
Criticism and condemnation rained down on US Rep. Ilhan Omar Monday after she tweeted "It's all about the Benjamins baby" to explain why she and...
Lebanon: The Gangland State
General elections were held in Lebanon in May 2018. Why did it take until January 31st, 2019 to finally assemble a government? One of the major...
Benny Gantz, More of the Same?
JNS.org - Benny Gantz, chairman of the new Israel Resilience party, got off to a fine start in late January with a smooth speech. My esteemed colleague,...
Cory Booker’s Jewish Enablers
Ten days ago, Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey announced his candidacy for the presidency of the United States. My closest friend since his years as...
Politics and Economics Drive European Aid
JNS.org - The European Union purports to deliver aid to needy communities on the basis of neutral, impartial, and independent judgments. The grossly disproportionate aid given...
Gaza as an International Quarantine Zone
JNS.org - The only solution to Gaza’s longstanding plight is for it to be designated an “International Quarantine Zone,” with Israel severing all ties to the...
Why Has Human Rights Watch Become an Anti-Israel Activist Group?
When Airbnb, the online lodging service, announced in November that it would ban Israeli listings in the disputed West Bank, hardcore anti-Israel groups took an...
China’s Threat to Worldwide Human Rights
China is leading a charge to undermine accepted concepts of human rights accountability and justice around the world. This effort, backed by autocrats, has turned...
Tehran Eyes Upcoming Israeli Elections
JNS.org - Recent reports that the Iranians have removed their personnel from southern Syria and transferred their main activity hub from Damascus International Airport to...
A Different Way of Dividing Jerusalem
JNS.org - The Orient House, a grand estate built in the Bab a-Zahara neighborhood of east Jerusalem in the 19th century, has been empty for more...
Rabbis for Human Rights Helps World Council of Churches Engage in Damage Control
Almost fifteen years ago, the Israeli nonprofit Rabbis for Human Rights (RHR) lambasted the Presbyterian Church USA (PCUSA) for demonizing Israel. It happened after the...
Al Jolson in Twenty-First Century Perspective
Washington Post columnist Jamelle Bouie, writing about the political crisis engulfing Virginia, where 10 percent of whites in a new poll admit to wearing or knowing...
Charity Is in Your Heart, Not Your Wallet
Some years ago, I came across an article that began with this rather startling statement: “If you raise money for charity, you're probably oppressing someone.” The...
