Author Archives: Victor Rosenthal

The Iran Policy Shipwreck

Posted on February 4, 2021 by Victor Rosenthal

The other day YouTube decided that I wanted to see a compendium of large ships crashing into each other or into docks, cranes, and other installations. What impressed me was the unavoidability of the crashes: the ships moved ponderously, inexorably, … Continue reading →

Posted in Iran, US-Israel Relations | 3 Comments

It’s Not Paranoia

Posted on January 31, 2021 by Victor Rosenthal

Jewish paranoia. The phrase is ridiculous. Paranoia suggests delusion. But they have been hating, expelling, and murdering Jews for being Jews since there were Jews. Until 1965, the Catholic Church taught that the Jews were responsible for the death of … Continue reading →

Posted in Jew Hatred, Zionism | 1 Comment

How Israel Could Get a Stable Government

Posted on January 28, 2021 by Victor Rosenthal

The challenges facing the state today are enormous. Although the vaccination project has been a success, the more-contagious mutations are spreading among groups that haven’t been vaccinated, and there are worries that new strains for which the vaccines aren’t as … Continue reading →

Posted in Israeli Politics | 1 Comment

Is it a Still a “Free Country?”

Posted on January 24, 2021 by Victor Rosenthal

I didn’t want to write about the USA anymore. People keep telling me that I don’t know anything about events there, that it’s a different country than when I lived there, and that I don’t get how Donald Trump almost … Continue reading →

Posted in American politics, American society | 4 Comments

What President Biden Will Mean for Israel

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Victor Rosenthal

As I write this, preparations are underway for the swearing-in ceremony of a new President of the US. Nobody truly knows what this will mean for us in Israel. Caroline Glick, who can be depended on to see the dark … Continue reading →

Posted in 'Peace' Process, Iran, Israel and Palestinian Arabs, US-Israel Relations | 4 Comments

The Machine

Posted on January 17, 2021 by Victor Rosenthal

During most of the 20th century, news was delivered primarily by professional reporters, via newspapers, magazines, and radio and TV. Although various media had biases, these biases were generally known and could be taken into account. There was a sharp … Continue reading →

Posted in American politics, American society, Media | 3 Comments

But What About the Palestinians?

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Victor Rosenthal

This morning I received a robo-call from the Rehovot city government to tell me that, as a senior citizen, if I had trouble getting an appointment for my Coronavirus vaccination, they would help me, and here is how to contact … Continue reading →

Posted in Information war, Israeli Society, Media | 1 Comment

Donald Trump and Me

Posted on January 9, 2021 by Victor Rosenthal

Before I begin to write about the events of this past week, I feel the need to say a few words about myself and my own political consciousness. I’m a former American who has lived in Israel a total of … Continue reading →

Posted in American politics, American society | 11 Comments