Author : Arlene

On Tuesday — the day after the attack in New Delhi — there were two explosions in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand.  One explosion tore...

The attack took place in New Delhi, the capital of India, today, while there was a second attempt in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia.  In...

Ben Gurion famously referred to “oom shmoom,” which is a derisive reference to the UN that cannot quite be translated. (“Oom” referring to the United...

A brief posting today, before Shabbat, focused on Hamas and the “reconciliation” with Fatah.  As predicted, it is shaky at best, and by the time...

It pleases me to begin with mention of Tu B’Shvat, which starts tonight.  A holiday with religious significance in the Mishnah (as the “New Year...

US President Obama is eager to avoid a military confrontation with Iran.  It is clear that his re-election is on his mind with regard to...

Motzei Shabbat (After Shabbat) Just days ago, we learned, via what we were told was an accidental slip by Senator Dianne Feinstein, that Mossad officials...

How long do we play the role of sitting ducks, instead of taking the offensive against enemies?  Yes, this is a recurring theme of mine,...

I am always reluctant to repeat here speculative, unconfirmed reports that pass as “news.”  For once I repeat them, I am reinforcing the impression that what...

Afraid it’s “that time” again: Time for a review of what’s going on with our “partners for peace” and their brothers in Hamas.  Hate doing...