Seems I may have underestimated Mubarak a bit yesterday when I said that Hamas was disenchanted with the Egyptians as negotiators and would likely not

…what’s going to happen with regard to military action in Gaza. The situation shifts almost hourly, and the politicians are posturing. And so, I will

Tonight we light the first candle of our eight-day festival of Chanukah. And so the spirit of Chanukah will infuse today’s posting. It is said

“Briefly” Before Shabbat I offer these short items, some of which may be followed up later. There has been no offer by Hamas to renew

So, it’s official (at least for now): A spokesman for Hamas has declared it will not be renewing the “lull” that ends tomorrow. Not only

Eye on the UN, headed by Anne Bayefsky, has put out an appeal with regard to the planned Durban II conference, scheduled for April 2009

Yesterday, the Quartet — that’s the US, the UN, the EU and Russia — met and subsequently issued a statement, which said in part: “The

So much to report today, so much to respond to. But, for me, it all ties together. I spent a large portion of the day

Motzei Shabbat (After Shabbat) With a nod to all those who wrote with comments, I must return to the Likud political struggle. For it is

The update is with regard to re-arrangement of slots on the Likud list, which has been accomplished. Moshe Feiglin was 20th on the list, he