Gee, I can’t imagine why any sane person would object to Charles Freeman’s appointment
I also can’t imagine why he would be accused of being anti-Jewish or anti-Israel.
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Obama’s choice on Israel
As with so many things about Obama, we just don’t know what his policy on Israel will be. But his dilemma is clear: will he appease the left wing of his party and go the Jimmy Carter route? Or will … Continue reading →
It’s been said before, but…
…it bears repeating: Many people ask why there are so few Israeli casualties in comparison with the Palestinian death toll. It’s because Israel’s first priority is the safety of its citizens, which is why there are shelters and warning systems … Continue reading →
For the AP, the new year’s the same as the old
Just in case you thought the AP had turned over a new leaf, here’s its current take on the Israel/Palestine conflict. It’s titled, “Israel kills top Hamas figure, escalating campaign.” True to form, the AP takes its time in divulging … Continue reading →
Hamas and Israel: same old same old, despite Obama
Hamas attacks. Israel has a right to defend itself. Israel will be criticized for doing so. The number of Palestinian casualties is emphasized by the press, and Palesinian reports of how many civilians have been hurt are accepted uncritically. So, … Continue reading →
Annapolis: for better, or for worse?
I haven’t written at length about Annapolis, and I probably won’t do so now; I’ll leave that to others. There is hardly an issue more controversial, more heated, and more designed to get the metaphorical blood flowing in the comments … Continue reading →
Israeli Press Office: al Durah a hoax
Israeli Government Press Office director Daniel Seaman has issued a statement declaring the al Durah incident to have been staged, the first such official Israeli government pronouncement. In the al Durah incident and its aftermath, so far only Charles Enderlin … Continue reading →
The France 2 trials: the wheels of French justice grind slow…
..and they don’t grind all that fine, either. But grind they do. Regular readers of this blog may remember that about a year ago I had the exciting opportunity of traveling to Paris to cover one of the France2 defamation … Continue reading →
Abbas and peace: fed up with “dialogue?”
Do I detect a new tone in the rhetoric of Mahmoud Abbas, or is it just wishful thinking on my part? He’s reported to have issued some stinging criticism of his former “partners” in the ill-fated “unity” government of Palestine, … Continue reading →
Gaza: where are the good choices?
Recent developments in Gaza indicate what happens when broken-down, hate-filled, dysfunctional states gain autonomy. So what are the choices for the West in dealing with such societies? Either (a) install a (hopefully) relatively benevolent dictator of your choice, who is … Continue reading →
The NY Times: eyeless in Gaza
Today’s NY Times article about the Hamas takeover of Gaza misses an awful lot. The situation: in a brutal power play, the Islamic terrorists of Hamas violently take over total control of Gaza—one of the most torn and dysfunctional welfare … Continue reading →
The Palestinians: when does a victim stop being a victim?
Reflecting on the current carnage between Hamas and Fatah in Gaza, and on the ongoing violence in the Tripoli Palestinian refugee camps, Ralph Peters has written an article in today’s NY Post claiming that the Palestinians have been victimized for … Continue reading →