Commentary
Why People Must Learn From Other People
Anyone who uses an iPhone is familiar with the silvery voice of “Siri” -- an electronic personal assistant that (who?) responds to questions. You can ask...
What Trump Must Do on Foreign Policy
After a tumultuous start, President Trump now faces the hard work of resetting America's national security priorities. We confront a vast array of international threats and challenges, and have little time to waste, particularly in rebuilding our...
Jewish Religious Extremists
With Jewish observance and spiritual values at unprecedentedly high levels in Israeli society, it's ironic that the established religious leadership there has sunk to its lowest nadir. There are many wise, creative and worldly Israeli rabbis,...
Bravo, Ambassador Haley!
Members of the United Nations have had an Israel obsession for a very long time. It’s taken many forms and has done countless damage -- mostly to the good name of the world body. What this obsession hasn’t...
How Could UK’s Independent Quote Antisemitic Liar as ‘Expert’ on Israel?
Earlier this month, UK Media Watch posted about a piece in the Independent, which contextualized an article on Donald Trump’s White House...
Inauthentic Israel-Hatred?
Last time, we saw that much of Martin Luther King’s political success resulted from his...
Israel, Fake News and the ‘Apartheid State’
When I first set foot in Jerusalem in August 2006 – arriving in the country...
BDS, Martin Luther King Jr. and Existentialism
Whenever Martin Luther King Day rolls around, both pro- and anti-Israel forces skirmish over King’s...
New York Times Article Denies Israeli Nationality
A brief New York Times item appears online under the headline: “Israel’s Rich Culinary Legacy...
Why People Must Learn From Other People
Anyone who uses an iPhone is familiar with the silvery voice of “Siri” -- an electronic personal assistant that (who?) responds to questions. You can ask Siri...
What Trump Must Do on Foreign Policy
After a tumultuous start, President Trump now faces the hard work of resetting America's national security priorities. We confront a vast array of international threats and...
Jewish Religious Extremists
With Jewish observance and spiritual values at unprecedentedly high levels in Israeli society, it's ironic that the established religious leadership there has sunk to its...
Bravo, Ambassador Haley!
Members of the United Nations have had an Israel obsession for a very long time. It’s taken many forms and has done countless damage -- mostly to...
How Could UK’s Independent Quote Antisemitic Liar as ‘Expert’ on Israel?
Earlier this month, UK Media Watch posted about a piece in the Independent, which contextualized an article on Donald Trump’s White House invitation to Mahmoud Abbas. The Independent's article, which was written by Middle East correspondent Bethan...
Inauthentic Israel-Hatred?
Last time, we saw that much of Martin Luther King’s political success resulted from his understanding human nature in ways influenced by existentialist thought. To understand...
Israel, Fake News and the ‘Apartheid State’
When I first set foot in Jerusalem in August 2006 – arriving in the country in the midst of the Second Lebanon War – one...
BDS, Martin Luther King Jr. and Existentialism
Whenever Martin Luther King Day rolls around, both pro- and anti-Israel forces skirmish over King’s legacy, borrowing tropes from the civil rights movement and quotes...
New York Times Article Denies Israeli Nationality
A brief New York Times item appears online under the headline: “Israel’s Rich Culinary Legacy Revealed in a New Film.” The article, about a documentary movie...
Alan Dershowitz: The Newest Bigotry — An Israel Supporter Must Be ‘Biased’ on Trump Travel Ban
A recent CNN panel discussion regarding the Trump travel ban was infected by the bigotry of one of the participants. The host, Don Lemon, called on...
World Shrugs as Hezbollah Prepares for Mass Murder of Israelis
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah recently warned Israel that his Iran-backed terror group could attack targets that would lead to mass Israeli casualties, including a huge ammonia storage tank in...
What Is Happening to American Jewish Organizations?
I have been active with my local Jewish Federation, Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) and Israel Advocacy Committee for the past 25 years. I am hawkishly...
The Brooklyn Library Must Not Allow Norman Finkelstein to Lecture on Israel
Those who oppose Israel should not be given open forums in New York City's publicly-funded venues. But -- as New York State Assemblyman Dov Hikind recently uncovered -- the Brooklyn Public Library...
Hamas Once Again Caught Exploiting Charities to Fund Terror
The Turkish Cooperation and Development Agency (TIKA) recently authorized the release of financial aid for needy Palestinians. The money was supposed to help Gaza's residents purchase...
