Middle East

Former Israel ‘Hawk’ Tells of His Transformation to a ‘Dove’

It’s a well-worn political observation that “it took a Nixon to go to China,” meaning because President Richard M. Nixon was identified as a staunch conservative, he was trusted to go to mainland China and open a dialogue with that nation’s communist rulers, a dialogue that led to the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two adversary countries. [Donald H. Harrison]

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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Jewish History, Middle East

Joe Lieberman: Lessons Learned from Menachem Begin’s Life

Winston Churchill once wrote, “The farther backward you can look, the farther forward you are likely to go.” I thought of those words recently after watching Upheaval, a new documentary film produced by the Hidden Light Institute in Denver about the life of Menachem Begin, Israel’s sixth Prime Minister. Begin’s public life ended almost three decades ago, but this film offers insights and lessons in leadership, civility, anti-Semitism and Israel that are surprisingly relevant today. [Joseph Lieberman]

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Jewish History, Middle East, USA

Israel minister to discuss Pegasus scandal in France visit

Published by The Bangkok Post JERUSALEM: Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz will meet his French counterpart in Paris this week for talks that will include an “update” on the Pegasus spyware scandal, his office said Tuesday. A ministry statement said Gantz will leave Wednesday for talks with French Defence Minister Florence Parly on topics including

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Middle East

Judeo-Christian Unity Praised at ‘We Are Israel’ Rally

Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo praised Judeo-Christian values Sunday at a “We Are Israel” rally that drew at least 1,000 supporters and more than 100 pro-Palestinian protesters.  The event also attracted a handful of members of fringe groups who tussled with each other, one described as part of the antifa movement; two others  as  right-wing, self-described “patriot” organizations.  At some point, someone sprayed pepper spray, prompting the pro-Palestinian demonstrators to turn back their march.  [Compiled from news sources]

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Middle East, San Diego County, USA

Good News from Israel (July 25, 2021)

In the July 25, 2001 1 edition of Israel’s good news, the highlights include: 
–Very Good news for 4 Israeli Covid-19 vaccines and treatments.
I–srael signs major cybersecurity agreement with Morocco.
–An Israeli startup converts food waste into useful bioplastics.
–Netflix buys a new Israeli series and Iranians will be able to watch Fauda.
–Five more gold medals for top Israeli gymnast.
–Israeli parachutists mark centenary of the birth of Hanna Szenes.
[Michael Ordman]

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Business & Finance, International, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Michael Ordman, Middle East, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Science, Medicine, & Education, Sports & Competitions, The World We Share, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Travel and Food, USA

Why Are We Bailing Out the Palestinians?

By Shoshana Bryen WASHINGTON, D.C. — Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Hady Amr, the Biden administration’s envoy to Israel and the Palestinians, went on a mission to help Palestinians. He asked Israel to take steps to alleviate “Palestinian suffering” and help the Palestinian economy. What he really meant was to help Mahmoud Abbas, the Palestinian

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Middle East, Shoshana Bryen, USA

Will US anti-BDS laws cause financial meltdown for Ben & Jerry’s and Unilever?

By Sean Savage (July 22, 2021 / JNS) The recent announcement that Ben & Jerry’s plans to end its sale of ice-cream in “occupied Palestinian territory,” primarily Judea and Samaria as well as eastern Jerusalem, has stirred a fierce reaction, including potential legal and financial repercussions for the ice-cream maker and its parent company Unilever.

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Middle East, USA

Choosing a Flavor of Response to the Ben & Jerry’s Boycott

By Jacob Kamaras LA JOLLA, California — One thing is clear about the recent decision by Ben & Jerry’s to stop selling ice cream in what the company described as “Occupied Palestinian Territory” (referring to parts of the West Bank and eastern Jerusalem): Jewish opinions about the frozen products are on fire. As the passionate

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Jacob Kamaras, Middle East, USA