Author Archives: Victor Rosenthal

Jewish terrorism? Maybe — or maybe not

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Victor Rosenthal

Minister of Defense Moshe Ya’alon justified the recent ‘administrative detentions’ of several young Jewish ‘extremists’ in a TV interview last week: In such situations, any country — most certainly a democracy– must defend itself, including the taking of extreme measures,” … Continue reading →

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Jews, lies and olive trees

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Victor Rosenthal

The war against the Jewish people and their state is being fought in military, diplomatic and information theaters. In the information battles, the ammunition used against us is lies. Sometimes they are big, reality-inverting ones, such as the lie that … Continue reading →

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Who’s indigenous here?

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Victor Rosenthal

Take up the White Man’s burden, The savage wars of peace— Fill full the mouth of Famine And bid the sickness cease; And when your goal is nearest The end for others sought, Watch sloth and heathen Folly Bring all … Continue reading →

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Liberal Jews afraid to oppose Iran deal

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Victor Rosenthal

As many of you know, I returned to live in Israel a year ago after 26 years in the place I consider my beloved hometown, Fresno California, located in the large valley that runs down the center of the state. … Continue reading →

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A world without Israel

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Victor Rosenthal

Israel’s Independence wasn’t a foregone conclusion in 1948. Embargoed by the US and Britain, Israel was able to buy arms from Czechoslovakia, both before and after the communist coup in February, until Soviet policy changed at the end of 1948. … Continue reading →

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Accusations of Jewish terrorism are unfounded and dangerous

Posted on August 8, 2015 by Victor Rosenthal

The arson attack at the Arab village of Duma, near Shechem (Nablus) has so far taken two lives, including that of an 18-month old child. Two other members of the same family are in the hospital with severe burns. The … Continue reading →

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The Jewish Sickness

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Victor Rosenthal

Israel’s Cabinet has authorized security officials to use “administrative detention” and “aggressive questioning” against suspected “Jewish terrorists,” following the arson attack at Duma that left an Arab baby dead and other family members in the hospital. This was done against … Continue reading →

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After the nuclear deal, anything is possible

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Victor Rosenthal

Michael Crowley recently speculated that Administration officials are exploring a Syria solution in which Iran would support the exit of Assad and his top lieutenants — a core rebel demand — while preserving a government infrastructure. Russia, which also backs … Continue reading →

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