From Israel: Ouch!
Which is to say: it hurts! In my last post I focused on news of two terror attacks in recent days, and I had hoped...
From Israel: How Vile Does It Get?
Late Friday afternoon there was a terror attack by car ramming that took place outside of Mevo Datan, a small community in the northern hills...
From Israel: Phew!
Until late yesterday Israelis were facing the unpleasant prospect of an early election brought on by the collapse of the coalition. The presenting issue: Inflexible...
From Israel: The Sun Still Shines
It may be behind the clouds part of the time, and the clouds can get very dark. But it’s there. And we need to remember...
From Israel: Hang on to Your Hats!
My regular readers know that I am basically an upbeat person. I am not a Pollyanna: I face the bad news. But I also seek...
Nir Hefetz, PM’s former advisor, in talks to turn state’s witness
Ynet learns senior criminal defense lawyer met with police and ISA officials several times last week on Hefetz's behalf to discuss conditions of state's witness...
From Israel: Threats and Victory
Wednesday night and Thursday we celebrate Purim (with the celebration a day later in Jerusalem, a walled city). As we read the Megillat Esther, we...
From Israel: Without Shame
It’s a fascinating phenomenon, a paradox: Muslim Arab (and thus Palestinian Arab) culture is an honor-shame culture. Honor is the ultimate value. But in this...
From Israel: The World as Whirlwind
It feels as if there is flux everywhere: whether with regard to politics, diplomacy or security issues. And so, let us turn away from the...
From Israel: Clarity and Fog
Today I begin by following through on the events of this past Saturday, with regard to our contending with Iran and Syria. There is so...