Goats, all

On the timeline of Israel’s history, when viewed from some vantage point in the future (some, including me, would strongly argue from this point right now), “progressivism” as led by the nations we used to bundle together as “Christian civilisation” will be understood to have been as dangerous an enemy to Israel as any of … Read more

Blinken go home

U.S. Secretary of State Blinken arrived in Israel today “to build on the ceasefire, discuss relief efforts, and lay the groundwork for brighter futures for Israelis and Palestinians” according to his spokesman, Ned Price. If this wasn’t so perverse it would be funny. One thing we know for certain here in Israel: after decades of efforts by … Read more

Israel’s enemy is my enemy

The Enemy has taken the gloves off. Or – in another way of looking at it – he isn’t so concerned with covering up his actions in order to deceive any more. This past two weeks – more than ever – his hatred for Israel, for the people of his arch-foe – the God of Israel – … Read more

The mourning and the evening ended the first day

Early in the evening of the first day of this week, the flags were raised from half to full mast.  The reflection and the reverence,  the breath-holding and the introspection faded with the daylight. By the time the hour hand reached midnight on May 2, the headlines were rolling on out: Parents mourned their sons, … Read more