Category Archives: Israel and Palestinian Arabs

If coexistence is impossible, then what?

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Victor Rosenthal

Today we found out that the three boys, Eyal, Gilad and Naftali, were murdered shortly after their abduction. I’m sure we’ll hear the full story, in horrifying detail, at some point. I can’t imagine how the families must feel. Or … Continue reading →

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Is it enough yet?

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Victor Rosenthal

Just a few moments ago, a barrage of rockets fired from Gaza landed in southern Israel, as far north as Ashkelon. This has been a regular phenomenon lately, like the weather. Most often the rockets strike uninhabited areas or are … Continue reading →

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Shut the revolving door for terrorist murderers

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Victor Rosenthal

News item: Israel Police have arrested Ziad Awad, one of the 1,027 terrorists released two-and-a-half years ago in exchange for IDF hostage Gilad Shalit, on suspicion that Awad was responsible for the murder of Baruch Mizrahi  on Passover eve near … Continue reading →

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Where is the President on this?

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Victor Rosenthal

Statement by John Kerry, June 15: The United States strongly condemns the kidnapping of three Israeli teenagers and calls for their immediate release. Our thoughts and prayers are with their families. We hope for their quick and safe return home.  … Continue reading →

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The death penalty for terrorists is both appropriate and legal

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Victor Rosenthal

Following the kidnapping of three Jewish teenagers, probably to be traded for thousands of Arab prisoners in Israeli jails, a Facebook page was created calling for a terrorist to be shot every hour until the three are returned. As of … Continue reading →

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The kidnapping is a casus belli

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Victor Rosenthal

The kidnapping of three Jewish teenagers in Judea Thursday brings home a fact that might not stand out in abstract discussions about the significance of the Palestinian Unity Government, or the various 2-state, 1-state, or any-number-state plans. This is the … Continue reading →

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Game over

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Victor Rosenthal

The establishment of a Palestinian Authority (PA) unity government that includes Hamas is the last inning of a ballgame which has been in extra innings far too long. The PLO and its Fatah faction which have controlled the PA since … Continue reading →

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Honor matters

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Victor Rosenthal

Honor is a difficult concept, particularly for modern-day progressives. It is archaic, elusive, unquantifiable, profoundly personal, stubborn, indifferent to public opinion, beyond the grasp of economic incentives, social norms and government coercion. — Bret Stephens But honor matters. I think … Continue reading →

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