UncategorizedMarch 26, 2008: OngoingArleneMarch 26, 2008 by ArleneMarch 26, 20080161 The number of concessions we are apparently willing to make in order to "strengthen" Abbas. The latest is an Israeli decision to allow the PA
UncategorizedMarch 25, 2008: Concessions for CondiArleneMarch 25, 2008 by ArleneMarch 25, 20080189 Yesterday I wrote about concessions to the PA that Barak was eager to make before the arrival of Secretary of State Rice next week. Today
UncategorizedMarch 24, 2008: Fatah and HamasArleneMarch 24, 2008 by ArleneMarch 24, 20080181 Well, here we are in the midst of an ever-changing scenario that has yet to play itself out. Officially, neither the US nor Israel has
UncategorizedMarch 23, 2008: GratitudeArleneMarch 23, 2008 by ArleneMarch 23, 20080177 Gratitude first on a national level. We seem to have gotten through Purim without a major terror attack, which is no small thing. (Purim is
UncategorizedMarch 20, 2008: PurimArleneMarch 20, 2008 by ArleneMarch 20, 20080182 Purim begins tonight. A holiday of frivolity and fun — we are bidden to enjoy! — it carries messages that are so relevant for us
UncategorizedMarch 18, 2008: Never EndingArleneMarch 18, 2008 by ArleneMarch 18, 20080187 The things to be concerned about, that is. This morning’s Jerusalem Post carried an exclusive by Khaled Abu Toameh regarding a new PA "plan" —
UncategorizedMarch 17, 2008: SickArleneMarch 17, 2008 by ArleneMarch 17, 20080193 It’s hard for me to imagine that anyone who cares about Israel and sees what’s going on now could avoid being at least a bit
UncategorizedMarch 16, 2008: UnrealArleneMarch 16, 2008 by ArleneMarch 16, 20080165 Last week I mocked Condoleezza Rice , who — when testifying before a Congressional committee — answered a question with regard to statements in favor
UncategorizedMarch 14, 2008: The Foundation StoneArleneMarch 14, 2008 by ArleneMarch 14, 20080214 Everything else will wait until after Shabbat. Here I simply want to share the words spoken in the course of ceremonies yesterday at Yeshivat Mercaz
UncategorizedMarch 13, 2008: UnfoldingArleneMarch 13, 2008 by ArleneMarch 13, 20080183 How fascinating it is to watch the process — political, military — as it unfolds from day to day. One truly never knows what the