Open Disobedience to Abbas’ Lockdown Orders
Why is this not being reported? Look at these photos… this is not from pre-Corona days. This is from Sunday, May 25, 2020. Abu Mazen imposed a strict absolute lockdown that was supposed to...
Category: Politically and Diplomatically Speaking
Here I respond to Israeli current events – to what is happening within the country and what is happening internationally regarding Israel. My views are still evolving and my writing will reflect my continuing growth and exploration of the issues. I examine academic writings in the fields of history, sociology and political science, as well as opinion pieces and analyses that appear in the media.
I do not promise to be consistent because my political views are still changing as I learn more. I do promise to be provocative and perhaps a bit irritating to some. Feel free to express your thoughts and your agreements and disagreements with me: I value debate, respectful debate, and anticipate engaging with my readers.
Former Terrorist: No such thing as “security cooperation”
With talk in Israel about extending our sovereignty over Area C and the Jordan Valley, Abbas has been threatening to cancel security cooperation between the PA security forces and the IDF. Should Israel be...
“Extending Our Sovereignty” in one corner Versus “Divorce” in the other
It looks like the incoming government might actually move toward a July declaration of sovereignty over the Jordan Valley and the Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria. With this idea gaining traction, we can...
You Cannot Divorce an Octopus Until You Release Its Tentacles
Anyone who looks at the map of Judea & Samaria can see that it can be compared to an octopus that has its tentacles all in a dither. Therefore, when talking about any change...
When Israel’s Supreme Court Sees itself as Therapist
Sometimes you can find the damndest things when you read court protocols. While preparing an article on MK Ofir Katz’s (Likud) proposed amendments to the law prohibiting the candidature for the Knesset of those...
Happy Independence Day — If You Celebrate It
In what other country in the world would you find a major university qualifying their Independence Day greeting to students? What does that little “if you celebrate it” do to those who see it?...
LOL — Calling Hebron Occupied and then Showing the 97% that is not.
News of the impending appropriation of a few meters of land, the few meters required to build an accessiblity elevator to the Cave of the Patriarchs, has resulted in the production of the amusing...
Journalists Play “Fish” With the News
I once thought that journalists and media outlets were interested in reporting on the news-as-it-is and not the news-as-they-want-it-to-be. Silly me! Here is a recent fishing expedition brought to our attention on Twitter. It...
