Between Washington & Jerusalem: Learning from the Past
byNetanyahu likely suspects that the Americans could be planning to take drastic measures in an effort to prevent Israel from moving beyond their control.
Analysis
Israel’s New Coalition Must Allay the Fears of its Opponents
byThe Israeli public & Jewish Diaspora need to see that Israel can resist US pressure, apply sovereignty to the West Bank & become a more deeply Jewish society without excluding or marginalizing anyone.
US Coalition Pressure Reveals the Weakness of Israel’s National Camp
byEven if Netanyahu tried to teach Smotrich of the need for Israel to pick its battles with Washington, it’s likely that Smotrich’s ignorance of geo-political realities prevented him from appreciating the point.
Cuba Blockade Vote Exposes Israel as a Puppet of Empire
byJerusalem has consistently voted with Washington against ending the blockade, clearly signaling which side Israel sees itself on in the broader struggle between the world’s oppressors & oppressed.
Nides Warns Against Israeli Annexation of the West Bank
byAs US power wanes throughout the globe, Washington seems aware of the need to tread carefully with Israel in the wake of recent elections.
The Deeper Meaning of Israel’s Latest Election Cycle
byThis week’s election results need to be understood within the context of Israel’s broader national development, as well as a major shift from one dominant ideological paradigm to another.
My Election Predictions
byMany parties in Israel have switched up their campaign strategies ahead of next week’s election.
The Hysteria Over Ben-Gvir
byThe alarmism of Israeli & Diaspora Jewish leaders against Itamar Ben-Gvir has less to do with his positions on Palestinians & more to do with the dramatic socio-political shift he represents.
Lapid Cabinet Blocks Knesset Vote on Martine Gas Deal
byBiden called Lapid to thank him for pushing the deal forward & emphasized that it had long been an important part of Washington’s regional agenda.
New Book Reveals Trump Sought to ‘Give’ West Bank to Jordan
byFrom the perspective of Washington’s interests, taking land from Israel has always been a higher priority than addressing the needs of Palestinians.
Sarit Hadad Speaks for the Israeli Public
byIsrael’s political future lies in reconnecting to our people’s ancient folkways. Popular public figures like Sarit Hadad circumvent our westernized media establishment & give voice to the Israeli people.
Benny Gantz’s Campaign of Violence
byGantz has already shown his electoral base that he’s capable of fighting Palestinians. Now he has to prove that he can hurt those troublesome West Bank Jews threatening Israel’s identity as a Western outpost.