U.s and israel relations
Hamas slams PA for 'politically-motivated' arrests
In July, Fatah and Hamas announced that they have reached agreement to work together to topple Israeli and US “conspiracies.”
Netanyahu plays statesman in Portugal - analysis
We thank you, Jason Greenblatt
Reform Judaism can have Zionism or fringe Leftism, not both
Sotloff family: We will not allow our enemies to hold us hostage with fear
Family makes first statement to press following Islamic State's beheading of their son.
August 19: Who is protesting?
The Right has legs left in its approach. My prediction is that Hamas will soon relent.
Star Catcher: Astrology for the week of August 8, 2014
TIP FOR THE WEEK: Think twice before speaking or acting on a hunch. This is the week for dealing with facts and not fantasy.
Videos show Lebanese jihadi group active in Gaza
The Saraya Yehya Ayyash group has posted pictures and video of itself on social media, launching rockets from Gaza into Israel.
Global Agenda: While you were busy
Last month, I noted that the pace of global and local events had become frenetic but, instead of slowing down into the traditional summer doldrums, it has actually intensified.
Huckabee: US must help Israel bring back captive teens
During visit at the Knesset, the ex-governor declares the kidnapping as "nothing less than an act of anti-Semitic, rabid hatred."
Israeli Opera Verdi: Rigoletto Opera House May 21
A revival of an opera production that has already been performed is welcome, provided that the original production was an excellent one.
UCLA student leaders face hearing over Israel trips
Student failed to disclose trip after groups urged candidates in student government elections to sign a pledge promising not to accept trips to Israel.
Grapevine: A prayer for Henny
The combined prayers of many women is hoped to bring about the recovery of Rabbanit Henny Machlis, who is seriously ill and in the hospital.
Middle East diplomacy: More of the same
In the heat of the moment, Hamas-Fatah reconciliation and a missed negotiation deadline seems so dramatic, but we’ve all "been there, done that"; yet the "process" carries on; Why? Because all have an interest in a "process."