Category Archives: International relations

Netanyahu’s speech to Congress

Posted on 4 March 2015 by

Well, it was a zinger of a speech and PM Binyamin Netanyahu delivered it with more than his usual aplomb. He spoke with eloquence, passion and urgency.  I was pleasantly surprised that the speech wasn’t just a tirade or a … Continue reading →

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“For if you remain silent at this time, rescue and safety will come from another place”

Posted on 2 March 2015 by

The words in the title are a direct quote from Megillat Esther, the Book of Esther, which Jews worldwide will read on Wednesday night as Purim begins.  The background to the story is the plot by Haman the Agagite, the … Continue reading →

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The Administration is in denial about ISIS, its cause and effect and its strategy

Posted on 22 February 2015 by

In reference to the US Administration’s reluctance to accept the Islamic source of ISIS’s manifesto, it is refreshing to see that there are those in the media who are not willing to give the Administration a pass. Peggy Noonan in … Continue reading →

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Obama strengthens Iran on its nukes and Syria while Israel and Arab nations express concern

Posted on 22 February 2015 by

Despite American denials to the contrary (as I wrote last week), the US is indeed keeping Israel out of the loop on its talks with Iran – although the confirmation came via the EU, as Honest Reporting reports: 3. European … Continue reading →

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Obama’s revenge

Posted on 16 February 2015 by

We’ve come to know and not love Obama’s petulant thin-skinned persona who cannot take criticism from allies, or even disagreement on policy. Several times over the past years Israel has experienced the sharp edge of his or the Administration’s tongue, … Continue reading →

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Why Netanyahu must go to Washington

Posted on 12 February 2015 by

The furor caused by Congressional Speaker John Boehner’s invitation to Binyamin Netanyahu to address Congress about Iran has brought about furious debate both in Israel and America. The fault lines are pretty much along partisan lines, with the Democrats in … Continue reading →

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