Stan “…should be what it’s called,” was my mother’s response yesterday to the announcement of Israel’s carefully named Operation Protective Edge, the same day her grandson’s unit was told to move from the Golan Heights down to the Gaza Strip. “What sort of a name is that?” echoed another concerned watcher. “I hope what they mean … Read more
I’m trying – I am really trying, to separate out my emotions, to keep a rein on my anger, to not let the pain burrowing into my chest override my mind as the news breaks upon us; as the faces of the three Jewish boys now known to be dead beam out from every screen, … Read more
PRAGUE – Czech citizens rallied in front of Prague’s Castle Monday in protest against militant Islamism and in support of Czech President Milos Zeman. … The public rally also called on the Czech government to maintain a fair and unbiased policy towards Israel, and referred to other countries – like Australia and Canada – that … Read more
Everyone is wondering what has come over the leadership in the Land Down Under. Me too, though unlike many observers I’m just thrilled. The Australian government, under the Liberal Party leadership of Prime Minister Tony Abbott and his deputy, Foreign Minister Julie Bishop, has begun parting ways with the international community, taking a position at … Read more