Monthly Archives: June 2014

A world gone mad — about Jews

There are numerous international conflicts in play all the time. There are struggles over borders and resources, ethnic and religious intolerance, persecuted minorities and ones that are not persecuted but would like to be persecutors. There are conflicts pursued by … Continue reading

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Bring this up at the iftar dinner

Statement by President Obama on the Occasion of Ramadan, June 27, 2014 On behalf of the American people, Michelle and I extend our best wishes to Muslim communities here in the United States and around the world on the beginning … Continue reading

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Just shut it down

Many of the challenges facing the Jewish people in today’s world don’t have simple solutions. Should Israel insist on realizing its full rights under international law to all the land of Israel, or should it sacrifice part of its historic … Continue reading

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Is it enough yet?

Just a few moments ago, a barrage of rockets fired from Gaza landed in southern Israel, as far north as Ashkelon. This has been a regular phenomenon lately, like the weather. Most often the rockets strike uninhabited areas or are … Continue reading

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Shut the revolving door for terrorist murderers

News item: Israel Police have arrested Ziad Awad, one of the 1,027 terrorists released two-and-a-half years ago in exchange for IDF hostage Gilad Shalit, on suspicion that Awad was responsible for the murder of Baruch Mizrahi  on Passover eve near … Continue reading

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Where is the President on this?

Statement by John Kerry, June 15: The United States strongly condemns the kidnapping of three Israeli teenagers and calls for their immediate release. Our thoughts and prayers are with their families. We hope for their quick and safe return home.  … Continue reading

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The death penalty for terrorists is both appropriate and legal

Following the kidnapping of three Jewish teenagers, probably to be traded for thousands of Arab prisoners in Israeli jails, a Facebook page was created calling for a terrorist to be shot every hour until the three are returned. As of … Continue reading

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The kidnapping is a casus belli

The kidnapping of three Jewish teenagers in Judea Thursday brings home a fact that might not stand out in abstract discussions about the significance of the Palestinian Unity Government, or the various 2-state, 1-state, or any-number-state plans. This is the … Continue reading

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