Category Archives: Terrorism

Some good news for Lag Ba’Omer

Posted on 12 May 2020 by

Today is Lag Ba”Omer, the 33rd day of the Omer, a semi-holiday marked by bonfires in the night, music and a popular day for weddings. This year, because of the coronavirus restrictions, bonfires were banned except in a very few … Continue reading →

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The Trump Deal, Palestinian war-crimes, and a UN boycott of Israel

Posted on 15 February 2020 by

The background to this post is the “Deal of the Century” peace deal from President Donald Trump, Jared Kushner and several other Administration officials.  Their hearts were in the right place, and the initial reaction of most Israelis was that … Continue reading →

Posted in Boycotts and BDS, International relations, Lawfare and Delegitimization, Terrorism | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Good News Friday

Posted on 7 February 2020 by

It’s been a while since I’ve written one of my Good News Friday posts, but I think it’s time to attempt a return to normal programming. My first item is about yet another treatment, if not actual cure, for Type … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Israel news, Judaism, Slice of Israeli life, Technology, Terrorism | Tagged , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

Good News Friday

Posted on 3 January 2020 by

This week’s Good News Friday post opens with the startling – and very good – news that the US killed the leader of the Iranian Revolutionary Group Corps – Al Quds Force, Qassem Soleimani last night. Make no mistake about … Continue reading →

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Antisemitism in America – Monsey stabbing attack is the worst in the latest wave

Posted on 1 January 2020 by

The subject of antisemitism in America is something I never thought would become “a thing” and I certainly never imagined it would become a series to write about. On Saturday night a domestic terrorist, for want of a better term, … Continue reading →

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Antisemitism in America – Jewish store targeted in Jersey City

Posted on 12 December 2019 by

I’ve written many times about the scourge of antisemitism in Britain, particularly in the Labour Party. Today the Brits are going to the polls and we are praying that Jeremy Corbyn will be kept far away from No. 10.  The … Continue reading →

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