Why the Palestinians Say No
The plan proposes four years in which to come to an accord. It is time that should not be wasted in unproductive rejection for rejection’s sake.
Israel Shines in the Gulf Where Big Powers Falter
The Firefly, an Israeli-built loitering kamikaze drone, part of the Spike family of missiles that the Jewish state has sold to various European nations, may be one reason why Gulf states,…
An Outbreak Anywhere Is an Outbreak Everywhere
New York governor Andrew Cuomo has become the articulate, compassionate political face of government competence in fighting a pandemic. That’s quite an achievement for a man who as late as…
Israel Demands Changes in UN Peacekeeping in Lebanon
On 6 May 2020, Israel’s UN ambassador, Danny Danon, said that Israel is demanding major changes in the way the UN peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon operates on the ground…
Israel Confirms First Coronavirus Case
On 21 February 2020, Israel confirmed the first coronavirus case in the country. One of 11 Israelis who returned to Israel following a 14-day quarantine on the cruise ship Diamond…
Defending Political Freedoms: Incidents in Israel and Scandinavia Raise Alarm Bells
© Photo: SAS[/caption] Incidents this week in Israel and Scandinavia ring alarm bells. They highlight how the rise of civilizationalist leaders in democracies empower anti-liberal and anti-democratic forces. They also…
Israel Allows Citizens to Travel to Saudi Arabia
Israelis can officially travel to Saudi Arabia for the first time under certain conditions. According to the Israeli Ministry of Interior, Interior Minister Arie Deri has signed a permit for…
Turkey blasts Trump’s Middle East Peace Plan
On 28 January 2020, Turkey criticised US President Donald Trump’s Middle East plan, calling the agreement “stillborn’’. US President Donald Trump released a proposed map for a peace plan between…
Israel – Palestine: Trump Releases Map for Peace Plan
On 28 January 2020, US President Donald Trump released a proposed map for a peace plan between Israel and the Palestinians, which sets up a still long-shot chance for a recognised…
UNRWA Under Scrutiny
At around the time the State of Israel came into being, something over half the non-Jewish population of what used to be called “Palestine”, some 750,000 people, left their homes…