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Asking Israel’s High Court to spike a coalition agreement is, like efforts to encourage Washington to muscle its elected government, an effort to thwart democratic rule.
As the world grappled with the coronavirus pandemic and oil prices hit record lows, and amid wider tensions with the United States, Iran successfully launched its first military satellite, Noor-1.
In light of Russia’s opposition to extending the arms embargo on Iran, which expires on October 23, the only way forward is to cancel the JCPOA entirely by triggering “snapback” sanctions, which no side can veto.
Democrats want to reject everything the president has done. But when it comes to Israel and Iran, a new Democratic administration would be wise not to turn back the clock.
Although he has rid his shadow ministerial team of most of Jeremy Corbyn’s far-left faction, he has still appointed some Labour MPs with backgrounds of deeply problematic views about Israel and the Jewish people.
The mayor’s targeting of Jews as pandemic scofflaws was outrageous, yet it shows the way the virus brings out the dictator in some politicians.
Liberals have partisan motives for calling all criticism of the Soros family as hate speech, leading some to foolishly label the pop star as dog-whistling to neo-Nazis.
Public protests are allowed, even under coronavirus rules, since they involve the civil right to express dissatisfaction with the government.
Coexistence and understanding between Israelis and Palestinians is essential. However, ignoring the way the conflict is perpetuated by official hate won’t bring peace closer.
We remember the heroic acts of our sons and daughters as we face a new kind of enemy, but we will defeat it with the determination, national solidarity and cohesion that are the legacy of the fallen.
There is still a chance for the Conference of Presidents of Major Jewish Organizations to save itself from a hostile takeover by radical activists who oppose the views of 95 percent of American Jews.
A new batch of shows on Netflix depicts characters as far more dignified, emotionally complex and action-packed than past stereotypes.