Category Archives: Israel and Palestinian Arabs

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 →

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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 →

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“Everyone knows” … but everyone’s wrong

Posted on April 12, 2019 by Victor Rosenthal

I don’t know how many times I’ve seen Judea and Samaria referred to as “occupied Palestinian territories,” and Jewish settlements there called “illegal under international law.” But the territories are not “Palestinian,” they are not “occupied,” Jewish communities there are … Continue reading →

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Don’t apologize

Posted on April 4, 2019 by Victor Rosenthal

Often I read “pro-Israel” articles, usually by American Jews, which include a statement like this: “Of course I disagree with many of Israel’s policies, but…” Or, “Of course, Israel treats the Palestinians badly, but…” Or, “Of course the occupation is … Continue reading →

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Our Strategic Balagan

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Victor Rosenthal

Balagan: chaos, total disorder, huge mess. Borrowed from Russian. The incendiary and explosive balloons continue to be sent across our southern border, and the Hamas special “night unit” continues to burn tires and throw explosives over the fence, as well … Continue reading →

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The absurdity of land swaps

Posted on February 22, 2019 by Victor Rosenthal

Recent hints about what might be in Donald Trump’s deal of deals indicate that it includes Israel annexing parts of Judea and Samaria containing major settlement blocks, in return for “land swaps” in which a Palestinian entity would receive land … Continue reading →

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Hang Arafat Irfaiya!

Posted on February 15, 2019 by Victor Rosenthal

Arafat Irfaiya is the monster that raped, murdered and mutilated a beautiful 19-year old girl last week because she was a Jew living in Eretz Yisrael. He is guilty of crimes against the Jewish people, and he should be executed … Continue reading →

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A reminder of Amalek

Posted on February 10, 2019 by Victor Rosenthal

Here we are again. A whole country is suffused with feelings of excruciating sorrow, anger, and impotence. Here I am again, writing that another “Palestinian” creature has brutally violated and murdered a beautiful young girl, a 19-year old who had … Continue reading →

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