The question is being raised in many quarters regarding what the goals of an operation in Gaza would be. What is obvious to anyone who

Today, thank Heaven, it is raining. We’ve needed this so badly, and need much more than is coming down right now. But the cloud cover

To all of my Christian readers I extend wishes for a joyous Christmas celebration. ~~~~~~~~~~ Isn’t Tzipi Livni ashamed? How could she hold her head

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