June 6, 2008: Shifting
The situation. Sometimes I see us simply going in the most frustrating circles, but now (very tentatively) I see a shift in some of what...
June 4, 2008: Uh Oh
What many American-Israelis here have been worried about has come to pass: Barack Obama has captured the nomination. Here I will simply say that we...
June 1, 2008: Har Habayit BeYadenu
"The Temple Mount is in our hands." The words spoken joyously by General Motta Gur, on retaking the Temple Mount, after 19 years of being...
May 28, 2008: Revulsion and Turmoil
This is what the nation is struggling with in response to Talansky’s testimony yesterday. It is not simply a question of illegality, but of out-and-out...
May 27, 2008: Deposition Begun
Morris Talansky began his pre-trial deposition in court today with a recounting of his personal relationship with Olmert, whom he says he loved. In order...
May 26, 2008: State of Confusion
I would like to begin with some enlightening material regarding the al-Dura case, for we are dealing here with a pattern of inaccuracies in reporting...
May 23, 2008: “On It Goes”
The responses to/analysis of Olmert’s bid to negotiate with Syria. Touching briefly on what’s happening: — Olmert attempted to give a talk at a Jewish...
May 22, 2008: Ever Elusive
Genuine peace here, that is. Or even the hint of such a genuine peace. The stage is not properly set. What we have are actors...
May 21, 2008: And This Too?
Three countries — Israel, Syria and Turkey — released the announcement at the same time: Israel and Syria have begun peace negotiations , mediated by...
May 20, 2008: Ceasefire
It made the news today that Olmert is dubious as to whether a ceasefire will work. However, he’s willing to let the process play out...