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David M. Weinberg

David M. Weinberg

David M. Weinberg is a fellow at the Jerusalem-based Misgav Institute for National Security & Zionist Strategy and the David Institute for Security Policy. His diplomatic, defense, political and Jewish world columns in the past 30 years are available at: davidmweinberg.com. The views here are his own.

While he was very tough with Israeli leaders, Kissinger never ran roughshod over Israel’s core interests.
The president is neighing about Israeli democracy and stiffing Netanyahu to counter Israel’s insistence on acting against Iran.
Israel should lay stakes on more land each time they fire a shot.
One would think that Jordan’s “special role” means it has a responsibility to maintain the site as a place of prayer, brotherhood and tolerance.
Israel should implement policy change in a concentrated fashion and plow through the chorus of international criticism.
In a recent series of meetings with think tank colleagues in the Gulf, I discovered deep disquiet about the emerging Israeli government coalition.
People like Tom Friedman and Asa Kasher grab the opportunity to declare Israel a lost cause.
Rule emphatically, but be as inclusive as possible.
There are no fewer than 40 political parties standing for election.
Ahead of the elections, we should forget tactical choices and vote for those we truly support.
On the eve of Sukkot—the festival of rejoicing—let’s embrace Israel’s national blessings and eschew gloom.
On the 50th yahrzeit of the passing of Yaacov Herzog, I recall his unique contribution.