Author Archives: Victor Rosenthal

They want to win. Do we?

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Victor Rosenthal

Earlier this week I wrote a long article explaining why dealing with Gaza is such a difficult task, and describing a solution in general terms (short answer: a massive blow to force Hamas to disarm, followed by a “light” military … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel and Palestinian Arabs, Israeli Society, Terrorism, War | 4 Comments

How to subdue our Gazan cousins

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Victor Rosenthal

During the last couple of days, over 650 rockets have been launched from Gaza, primarily aimed at nearby Israeli communities, but also at the cities of Ashkelon, Ashdod and Beit Shemesh. There was even a siren heard here in Rehovot, … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel and Palestinian Arabs, Terrorism, War | 2 Comments

Cartoons, “criticism of Israel,” and Jew-hatred

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Victor Rosenthal

The publication in the International Edition of the New York Times of a classically antisemitic cartoon ignited a firestorm of criticism (see also here) against the paper. The ADL, American Jewish Committee, Israeli Ambassador to the US, US Ambassador to … Continue reading →

Posted in Jew Hatred, Media | 2 Comments

No, it’s not about “race”

Posted on April 27, 2019 by Victor Rosenthal

Americans need to take a vacation from using the word “racist,” at least in connection with Israel, because they don’t have the slightest idea of what they are talking about, and it’s insulting as hell. Especially from presidential hopefuls: That … Continue reading →

Posted in American politics, Jew Hatred, US-Israel Relations | 3 Comments

The Good Prince and the Iran deal

Posted on April 25, 2019 by Victor Rosenthal

It’s become a truism that the hatred and harassment of individual Jews and Jewish communities that once was prevalent in the lands of the diaspora before the rebirth of a Jewish state has since morphed into loathing and persecution of … Continue reading →

Posted in American politics, Iran, US-Israel Relations | 2 Comments

IRAC’s bridge too far

Posted on April 21, 2019 by Victor Rosenthal

The American Reform Movement, which believes that it has the right to dictate how Israel should deal with its most critical security matters, also wants to remake Israeli society in an American image. And not by imitating the best features … Continue reading →

Posted in American Jews, Israeli Politics, Israeli Society | 1 Comment

Why US Jewish leaders have a problem with Netanyahu

Posted on April 19, 2019 by Victor Rosenthal

Earlier this week, I wrote about the foolish and arrogant letter sent by the American Reform and Conservative movements and some of their associated organizations to President Trump, demanding that in the light of newly re-elected Israeli PM Binyamin Netanyahu’s … Continue reading →

Posted in American Jews, Israeli Politics | 3 Comments

Netanyahu wants to kill the two-state solution. Good!

Posted on April 14, 2019 by Victor Rosenthal

PM Netanyahu’s pre-election promise to extend Israeli sovereignty to settlements in Judea and Samaria created great consternation among American Jews. The Reform and Conservative movements and several satellite organizations were so upset that they sent a letter to President Trump … Continue reading →

Posted in 'Peace' Process, American Jews, Israel and Palestinian Arabs | 3 Comments