July 22, 2014: A Proud and Anguished Heart
Before I share news, I want to take the liberty of talking, first, about the anguish in my heart – the tears that I carry...
July 21, 2014: War Update
Today was a day on which I had planned to skip posting. A busy day, starting with an event in the Knesset this morning (about...
July 20, 2014: Who Is Like Our Nation?
The question is rhetorical. For there is no nation like Israel. Said Prime Minister Netanyahu on Friday (emphasis added): “I have met with the commanders...
July 19, 2014: Keep Going, Keep Going!
Motzei Shabbat (After Shabbat) I mentioned in my last post the intention to return to the issue of ceasefires, and I will do so below. But...
July 17, 2014: Ground Invasion into Gaza Begun
It is very very necessary, this invasion – which has been ordered by Prime Minister Netanyahu. Credit: TimesofIsrael ~~~~~~~~~~ So let’s stop here for a...
July 15, 2014: PHEW!
What a rollercoaster ride the last 24 hours has been with regard to our war with Hamas. Yesterday Egypt announced a proposal for a ceasefire:...
July 13, 2014: Faith and Struggle
I’ve written about the Iron Dome, which helps protect our citizens from rocket attacks, and about the shelters that are provided, as well as about...
July 11, 2014: Slowly, Thoughtfully, Agonizingly
By now I had thought our ground forces would have entered Gaza, but the operation remains on the edge of happening. As I approach Shabbat...
July 10, 2014: Those Human Shields
Yet another factor in the current conflict is the willingness – indeed the eagerness – of Hamas to promote a PR advantage by putting its...
July 9, 2014: Proportionality and Other Matters
There is a widespread – but very erroneous – impression that if an enemy attacks, a proportional response means a nation can only return what...