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Why did the leading pro-Israel Democratic group fail to come to the aid of a strong supporter of the Jewish state who was defeated by a BDS supporter?
At times of apocalyptic dread, conspiracy theories invariably target the Jews.
Blue and White Party leader Benny Gantz is violating all democratic principles, as well as its own campaign promises, by attempting to stage an unprecedented parliamentary putsch in the midst of the greatest global crisis since World War II.
The former vice president and current Democratic front-runner describes himself as a friend and ally of Israel, but has a long and destructive track record of undermining its security.
Rather than bashing administration attempts to strike a spiritual tone, renewal and a turning away from our hyper-partisan political culture is exactly what the country needs.
By prosecuting Israel, the International Criminal Court has essentially said there’s no point even trying to uphold the laws of war because as the court interprets them, they are incompatible with self-defense.
In comparing Arab doctors to Joint List Knesset members, Israel’s critics are exploiting the coronavirus pandemic to promote the lie that Zionism is racism.
The signatories, except for a few diehard Israel-haters such as Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib, are unaware of the reality on the ground in Judea and Samaria. They are unaware because J Street misled them.
Anyone who is terrified that tracking cell phones for health reasons is a slippery slope to an Orwellian dystopia should get a grip. The sole purpose of enlisting the aid of the Shin Bet is to keep the virus at bay.
Social distancing could further weaken institutions already shaken by a changing demography. But could going online and the imperative to social action help revive them?
The blue lights from TVs, tablets and smartphones will shine even brighter and will be attended to with even greater addiction—like zombies waiting for instructions, human contact eroded even further, our privacy invaded while feasting on more disinformation.
After a year-long political impasse and with the nation facing unprecedented challenges and opportunities, Israel’s elected MKs must recognize that this moment calls for national responsibility, and for the creation of a functioning, Zionist parliamentary majority.