‘Palestinian’ journalist: France wants to give Arabs a gift. Despite Israel’s solid objections to the convening, before year’s end, of a conference the French hope will “help relaunch the Middle East peace process” – and irrespective of Israel’s quietly resolved rejection of an invitation to attend, Paris is reportedly proceeding with its plans. According to … Read more
It was sobering hearing about the powerful earthquake that struck New Zealand just after midnight on November 14. I have been to Christchurch a few times recently, seen evidence of the 2011 quake and heard from residents about its ongoing traumatising effect. This week’s quake was stronger, but mercifully there were only two fatalities. You … Read more
Deep inside a bleak and arid wilderness, rearing up from the cracked limestone foundations of the lowest place on earth, its ragged walls aloof and separated from the mountain range behind it, the awe-inspiring natural rock fortress of Masada towers over the Dead Sea Valley floor. One thousand nine hundred and forty three years ago, … Read more
“You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.” Messiah Jesus … Read more