Taking Nuclear War Seriously Israel’s Complex Obligations
"Recent events in Syria underscore the changing geo-strategic landscape in the Middle East. For Israel, though the fall of Assad will likely weaken Iran, it won't necessarily reduce the risk of a nuclear war...
Where we’ve been, and why it matters
The collapse of the Bashar Assad regime in Syria over the weekend sent me back to the Jewish Policy Center archive.
Incoming President Donald Trump is correct—who governs Damascus and its environs is not a choice...
Only survivor of 6,000 Jewish children deported from France dies, aged 97
Henri Borlant, the sole survivor of the 6,000 Jewish children under the age of 16 who were deported from France to Auschwitz in 1942, died on Dec. 3, aged 97.
Borlant spoke often of his...
Marriage tips from Jacob?
They say that the definition of a successful man is one who can earn more than his wife can spend. And the definition of a successful woman is one who can find such a...
Katz to forgo disciplinary action against Hagari following apology
Defense Minister Israel Katz will not tolerate partisan political statements from "anyone wearing a uniform" in the future, sources in the ministry told reporters on Thursday, a day after IDF spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel...
‘Another nail in UNRWA’s coffin’: Hostage family sues agency
The family of Yonatan Samerano, whose body has been held captive by Hamas in the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, 2023, have filed a landmark lawsuit against the United Nations Relief and Works Agency...
Harvard’s chaplain slanders Israel
Alexander (“Shabbos”) Kestenbaum, the Jewish student activist at Harvard University who gained national prominence for speaking at the Republican convention in July, recently shared how the chaplains at Harvard are falling Jewish students.
On Nov....
Hezbollah begins rebuilding militarily, financially
The Lebanese Shi'ite terrorist organization Hezbollah has already begun rebuilding its military capabilities and financial operations, just over a week since a ceasefire with Israel went into effect after 13 and a half months...
Doha dives back in as Trump seeks ceasefire before Jan. 20
Doha is no longer sitting on the sidelines of the Gaza ceasefire negotiations, after suspending its involvement on Nov. 9, citing a lack of "good faith" on the interested parties' part.
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's...
Trump names Jewish tech entrepreneur to head NASA
President-elect Donald Trump announced his nomination on Wednesday of Jewish entrepreneur Jared Isaacman as administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
Isaacman is the founder and chief executive of Shift4, a payment processing company, and...