Advertisements The obnoxious and hubristic Israeli response to the FBI deciding to open an investigation into Israel’s killing of Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh highlights the growing tensions between Washington and Israel. Netanyahu’s return will renew the deepening divide on Israel as he will continue to grow closer to theContinue Reading
Advertisements Benjamin Netanyahu hasn’t even formed his government yet, but already we are beginning to see how that new government will make things difficult for the White House. And the early indications from Joe Biden’s administration indicate a continuation of the weak responses that have characterized his policy toward IsraelContinue Reading
Advertisements In a surprise announcement, the U.S. Department of Justice said the FBI was launching an investigation into Israel’s killing of Palestinian-American journalist, Shireen Abu Akleh. What was not a surprise was Israel’s reaction. Outgoing Defense Minister Benny Gantz and outgoing Prime Minister Yair Lapid both blasted the American decision,Continue Reading
Advertisements The midterms aren’t over yet, but it’s already clear that this was an historic disappointment for Republicans. Despite making sure that they mostly backed candidates who had little or no chance of losing, AIPAC suffered a few setbacks, most notably failing in their bid to defeat Summer Lee inContinue Reading
Advertisements As a Jew and a lifelong fan of the Brooklyn (and New Jersey and New York) Nets, I’ve been following the drama of Kyrie Irving’s most recent crisis with intense interest. I’ve commented a fair deal about it on social media, but I also had many, more wordy thoughts.Continue Reading
