The Nairobi mall attack has conjured up memories of the first terrorist attack I ever remember: the Lod airport massacre. You may never have heard of it—or of Lod airport, for that matter, which is in Tel Aviv and was … Continue reading →
Israel releases terrorists in anticipation of talks with Palestinians. At this point I can’t say I really understand any part of it. These periodic releases—and periodic talks—keep happening, and there’s no reason to expect that anything good will come of … Continue reading →
Evidence? Gazan Palestinians hunger after some KFC, and plucky entrepreneurs are engaged in satisfying their cravings by smuggling it in from Egypt: “It has been a dream, and this company has made my dream come true,” says Mr. Shororo, an … Continue reading →
For the better part of a century the Middle East has been like a girl who was an ugly duckling turned into a swan, courted by all and sundry because of her newfound beauty and unaware that her looks might … Continue reading →
Did you know that Israel appears poised to become a massive exporter of natural gas and oil? Seems that way: Israel became energy independent on March 30, when the Tamar offshore gas field began pumping natural gas to Israel. In … Continue reading →
Richard Landes is on the case.
Continue reading →Here’s a story for you: Last year when liberal Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer was robbed, the New York Post editorial page used it to recall one of the late Ed Koch’s favorite anecdotes: Back when he was first running … Continue reading →
…makes strange bedfellows. For example, I have little doubt that these two guys playing nicey-nicey absolutely detest each other. But hey, Obama finally made it to Israel. And he’s trying to reassure Netanyahu that he’s got his back:
Continue reading →I got a Sodastream as a present a couple of years ago. It was a great gift. Everybody who knows me knows I drink a lot of plain club soda. This gadget allows you to make your own (and not … Continue reading →
Long-time readers may remember that in the fall of 2006 I went to France and wrote a great deal about the libel trial involving Philippe Karsenty, France2, Charles Enderlin, and the Muhammed al Durah video. The archives are here, if … Continue reading →
…that his previous positions on the Middle East had no meaning, earning Schumer’s vote for his confirmation. Was there ever any doubt that this would happen?: Schumer said that his support was sown up after Hagel ”” whom Obama formally … Continue reading →
Scene at the Western Wall in Jerusalem: But don’t despair–maybe the snow’s a good sign: YNetNews spoke to “prominent kabbalist” Rabbi David Batzri who said the snow was an indicator of forgiveness from God. “The kabbalists torment themselves and pray … Continue reading →