Author Archives: Victor Rosenthal

The Invisible War

Posted on March 29, 2021 by Victor Rosenthal

I’ve written before about the European Union’s intervention in Judea/Samaria, how our “friends” in Europe pour massive amounts of money into illegal Palestinian development in Area C – the part of the territory that is supposed to be under full … Continue reading →

Posted in Europe and Israel, Israel and Palestinian Arabs | 4 Comments

When “Equality” is not Everything

Posted on March 25, 2021 by Victor Rosenthal

Avraham Burg (b. 1955) today is best described as a post-Zionist, or even an extreme anti-Zionist. But he was not always thus. The son of long-time religious Zionist politician Yosef Burg, he served as an officer in the IDF, became … Continue reading →

Posted in The Jewish people, Zionism | 1 Comment

Under Biden, Old Mistakes Become New Again

Posted on March 21, 2021 by Victor Rosenthal

After the Trump Administration presented the first reality-based proposal to end the Israeli-Arab conflict since 1967’s UN Security Council resolution 242, I thought I would never have to write an article like this one again. But thanks to the Biden … Continue reading →

Posted in 'Peace' Process, Israel and Palestinian Arabs, Middle East politics | 1 Comment

Why You Should Make Aliyah

Posted on March 18, 2021 by Victor Rosenthal

Even before the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem there were colonies of Jews living outside of Eretz Yisrael. It’s true that they were unable to fulfil the mitzvot that were incumbent upon them, because they couldn’t participate in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Israeli Society, The Diaspora, The Jewish people, Zionism | 1 Comment

Setting National Goals

Posted on March 14, 2021 by Victor Rosenthal

The burning issues in Israel’s election (coming in 10 days) seem to be about personalities and short-term issues like how to reopen the economy as we recover (at least, we hope we are recovering) from the Corona epidemic. Of course … Continue reading →

Posted in Israeli Politics, Israeli Society | 1 Comment

A Message to Abu Yehuda Readers

Posted on March 12, 2021 by Victor Rosenthal

I recently discovered that the function to subscribe to receive Abu Yehuda by email was broken. If you have tried to subscribe in the last few months and did not succeed, I apologize. I invite everyone who likes reading my … Continue reading →

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Here Comes Election Number Four!

Posted on March 11, 2021 by Victor Rosenthal

In less than two weeks (23 March), Israel will hold its fourth election since April 2019. Since then the country has been “governed” by various interim governments with attenuated powers, and most recently by a dysfunctional “national unity” government which … Continue reading →

Posted in Israeli Politics | 1 Comment

How Orwell’s Vision Might Become Reality

Posted on March 7, 2021 by Victor Rosenthal

The poorest man may in his cottage bid defiance to all the forces of the crown. It may be frail – its roof may shake – the wind may blow through it – the storm may enter – the rain … Continue reading →

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