Abbas to Dissolve Palestinian Parliament
byAbbas has long been a central component of Washington’s Middle East agenda and is widely perceived as representing Western interests in the region.
Analysis
The Trouble with Anti-BDS Legislation
byThe problem with BDS is not that it endangers the State of Israel. It doesn’t.
Amona Expellees Begin Return to Mountain
byThe best way to deter Jewish building on private Palestinian land and to begin fostering an atmosphere of equality in the West Bank would be to create legal channels for both Jews and Palestinians to build homes and communities on Israeli state lands.
‘Yellow Vest’ Protests Spread to Tel Aviv
byYellow Vest protests reached Israel on Friday, with hundreds demonstrating in Tel Aviv over monopolies and the rising cost of living. Ten protestors were…
Elkin Links Israeli Sovereignty to Responsibility for Palestinian Needs
byThe surest way for Israel to assert sovereignty over Jerusalem is to take actual responsibility for the needs of all her residents, whether Jew or gentile.
Netanyahu Commits to Building Despite International Pressure
byA spokesperson for Netanyahu said Monday that the ICC has initiated a smear campaign against Israel’s government and Jewish West Bank residents.
Trump Portrays Israel as Reason for American Presence in the Middle East
byThe comment was a clear dog whistle to those who claim Jewish lobbyists hold disproportionate influence over American foreign policy.
US Rejects Israeli Request for Pollard
byPollard was paroled on November 20, 2015, following 30 years in prison, but is still barred from leaving New York.
Netanyahu Takes Defense Portfolio
byIsraeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu (Likud) announced in a special national address Sunday evening that he would take the defense portfolio for himself. The…
Trump Team Meeting to Determine Release Date for Mideast Plan
byPrime Minister Netanyahu would likely take a significant electoral hit from an aggressive American two-state plan.
Lieberman Resignation a Blatant Political Move
byWith its mostly Russian-speaking base integrating more successfully into Israeli society, Yisrael Beiteinu likely hopes to attract new voters by posing as tougher than Likud on security issues.
Trump Team Might be Waiting on Early Israeli Elections
byAccording to a report on Israel’s Channel 10, United States Mideast Envoy Jason Greenblatt said last week that Washington intends to pressure both Israelis and…