Category Archives: Israel and Palestinian Arabs

Illuminating Gaza

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Victor Rosenthal

Gaza’s electricity shortage has recently become critical. Gaza gets its power from Israel and Egypt, and has a small power station of its own. But due to a decision of the Palestinian Authority to further reduce the amount it pays … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel and Palestinian Arabs, Terrorism | 2 Comments

Let’s talk about our relationship

Posted on May 21, 2017 by Victor Rosenthal

Trigger warning: Donald Trump is mentioned in the following post. I ask that those of you who hate or love him to refrain from sending me angry emails accusing me of loving or hating him. I don’t. Unlike the Nobel … Continue reading →

Posted in 'Peace' Process, American politics, American society, Israel and Palestinian Arabs, US-Israel Relations | 2 Comments

Historical/cultural appropriation and reality inversion

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Victor Rosenthal

Imitation may really be the sincerest form of flattery. We Zionists, therefore, should be flattered that our deadly enemies have claimed our history and our land for themselves. The enemies of the Jewish state and the Jewish people have been … Continue reading →

Posted in Information war, Israel and Palestinian Arabs, The UN | 1 Comment

Celebrating liberation in Gush Etzion

Posted on April 14, 2017 by Victor Rosenthal

In September of this year, Israel plans to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the liberation of Judea, Samaria, Jerusalem and the Golan heights. The main event will be held at Kibbutz Kfar Etzion, in the Gush Etzion area of Judea, … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel and Palestinian Arabs, Israeli Politics, War, Zionism | 1 Comment

A discussion at the seder table

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Victor Rosenthal

So we are sitting around the seder table with our American Uncle Max and he says, [I] remain convinced that a two-state solution is the only outcome that would quell ongoing incidents of violence, maintain Israel as a secure, Jewish … Continue reading →

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No deal, Donald

Posted on March 23, 2017 by Victor Rosenthal

Donald Trump likes deals. He likes the idea of brokering a deal between Israel and the Palestinians, and thinks that he can do it. He can’t, and here’s why: The insurmountable obstacle to a deal is that the essence of … Continue reading →

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Lieberman’s verbal bombing run

Posted on March 16, 2017 by Victor Rosenthal

If you’re not catching flak, then you’re not over the target. And one good way to know that we are scoring points is when our enemies start screaming bloody murder. So back in 2002, when Israel started building its security … Continue reading →

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Sherman’s principles

Posted on February 20, 2017 by Victor Rosenthal

With all the talk about whether or not the US is continuing to insist on a “2-state solution” there are still two basic principles that have to be taken into account when considering changes in the status of Judea and … Continue reading →

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