One of the key points of negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians is that Israel wants to be recognized as a Jewish state—comparing it to the way other nations, such as France or Italy, have a predominate cultural identity. The…
I believe that this year will include dramatic headlines that will surprise, anger, thrill and confuse many. And what could do that, you ask? Well, I believe that this year the Israelis and the Palestinians will reach an interim deal.…
Some fires are started slowly. Faulty wiring, a gas leak, a candle left downstairs, or a burning cigarette tossed carelessly in the woods. Same with fires of the military-conflict variety. More often than not, one side doesn’t just decide one…
It’s a tragic but consistent trend: Israeli-Palestinian peace talks are accompanied by terrorist attacks against Israel. In more recent years, it’s been shootings, but on Sunday terrorists took out a terrifying page from an old playbook and tried a bus…
Israeli-Palestinian peace talks may be struggling behind closed doors, but that’s nothing compared to what’s happened outside. For the third time in less than two months, an Israeli soldier has been murdered by Palestinians. The IDF Blog reported that the…
Ever tried to make a decision for a group where half the group opposed you? It’s like a coach telling his team to play conservatively when all they want to do is take chances. It’s a recipe for conflict and…