Israel now faces grave dangers from Iran, a hostile Islamic state deeply involved in production of nuclear and certain other weapons of mass destruction. In essence, the Jewish State will soon have only two options vis-a-vis Iran: 1) sit tight, do nothing militarily, and hope that deterrence, political agreemeents and/or economic sanctions will prevent Iranian […]

After meeting on Tuesday with Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, President Bush said, “The United States is committed to Israel’s security and well being as a Jewish state, including secure and defensible borders. We’re committed to preserving and strengthening Israel’s capability to deter its enemies and to defend itself.” The president did not say what […]

It.s been 26 years since Israel and Egypt signed a peace treaty that has been notable most of all for the coldness of the peace that it brought. But as Israel and the Palestinians attempt to restart the peace process, Egypt is again playing a crucial role. To listen to Nabil Fahmy, Egypt.s ambassador to […]

Much has been written recently about the pervasive anti-Israel culture within the Middle East and Asian Languages and Cultures (MEALAC) Department of Columbia University and the outrageous acts of academic intimidation against students who maintain pro-Israel views. An ideologically diverse array of editorial boards and respected commentators, from William F. Buckley, Jr. to Alan Dershowitz […]

Myth #4: The Israeli settlers living in the Gaza Strip are being offered adequate compensation to move elsewhere. Suppose that someone assessed your house and offered to buy it from you for a fair price. Would you move? Probably not, unless you were planning to move anyway. Why not? Because your home is worth more […]

My column last week, “Ariel Sharon’s Folly,” noted the likelihood that more than 8,000 Israelis living in Gaza will soon be removed by their own government, with force, if necessary. I called this step historically unprecedented and then challenged the reader to name “another democracy that has forcibly removed thousands its own citizens from their […]

Taken in isolation, the emerging Palestinian state ‘ a state that is now being forged with the open support of U.S. President George W. Bush ‘ will have no direct bearing on Israel`s nuclear posture. Yet, although obviously non-nuclear itself, Palestine could substantially diminish Israel`s capacity to wage certain forms of conventional war and could […]

Since the Palestinian Authority was established, dozens of citizens have been found guilty of treason by its civil, military, and state security courts. The offenses have included passing information to foreign countries, murder and rape. Many of the guilty Palestinian civilians have been sentenced to death by firing squad. [1] However, to date only a […]

I was in Israel when the intifada was at its peak. Palestinian terrorists were on a rampage. The land was in the grip of a wave of suicide bombings. Jewish blood ran like water. The economy was in ruins. Living here in America, can we possibly imagine what it means to leave our homes not […]

Arutz Sheva published a report of a panel discussion held at Yeshiva University concerning the halachic aspects of the intended giveaway of Jewish Land to the PLO. Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm, Chancellor of the university, propounded the halachic view that the law of the land must be obeyed, even if we disagree with it. Thus […]