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Bruce Ticker is a freelance writer based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
“No police officers were injured. It would therefore be extremely difficult for (prosecutors) to prove any charge other than trespass at trial,” explained Assistant District Attorney Stephen Millan. [Bruce Ticker]
OpEd: Dropping Charges against Columbia University Trespassers Sends Wrong Message Read More »
Bruce Ticker, Israel, Opinion, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USAU.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-New York) takes confusing stands on Israel while, across the Atlantic Ocean, Britain’s Labour Party promises to recognize a Palestinian state if it returns to power in Parliament. Both are topsy-turvy antics that would inspire playwright William S. Gilbert of Gilbert & Sullivan fame. [Bruce S. Ticker]
OpEd: Topsy-Turvy Antics of the Anti-Israel Politicians in Two Countries Read More »
Bruce Ticker, International, Israel, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USANo guilt, no apologies, no regrets, no questions, not even confusion. Rescuing four of our brethren was worth everything Israeli forces needed to do Saturday morning. [Bruce S. Ticker]
OpEd: No Apologies for Freeing 4 Hostages from Terrorists Read More »
Bruce Ticker, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Staff and Bylined ContributorsDid they abandon their dedication to the Palestinian cause because of a dominant police operation? Didn’t they have the courage to challenge a massive appearance of Jews and a resolute police force? [Bruce S. Ticker]
When Police Do Their Jobs, Protesters Stay Away or Remain Peaceful Read More »
Bruce Ticker, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USAMost people never consider other options. There may be two prospects that would require the involvement of other parties, but each one carries risks. [Bruce S. Ticker]
OpEd: 2-State Solution is Unworkable but There are Other Solutions Read More »
Bruce Ticker, International, Israel, Opinion, Staff and Bylined ContributorsIt is hard enough to abide high school and college students who bash Israel without bothering to learn all the twists and turns in its conflict with Hamas, but some public-school teachers and college professors have injected themselves into disruptive protests. [Bruce S. Ticker]
President Biden withheld delivery of 3,500 bombs to Israel in part because critics of the Jewish state may abandon him next Nov. 5, denying Democrats another four-year term in the White House. However, a revealing New York Times piece on Sunday suggests that Biden’s prevailing reason was aggravation with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. [Bruce S. Ticker]
Pique Cited as Reason Biden Canceled Bomb Deliveries to Israel Read More »
Bruce Ticker, Israel, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA“Antisemitism is wrong, but I will not be voting for the Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023 (H.R. 6090) today,” writes Greene, “that could convict Christians of antisemitism for believing the Gospel that says Jesus was handed over to Herod to be crucified by the Jews,” as quoted in the Raw Story publication. [Bruce S. Ticker]
After speaking with the Columbia employees, he addressed the camera directly, saying, “Why would we want people who are supporters of genocide to live? I’m confused.” My turn to be confused. In all my years of supporting Israel, which automatically makes me a Zionist, I was never among “supporters of genocide.” My word of honor. [Bruce S. Ticker]
OpEd: The Confused World and Murderous Rhetoric of Khyami James Read More »
Antisemitism, Bruce Ticker, Israel, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USAPhillip confronted West during an interview last Thursday night after he announced the appointment of his running mate, Melina Abdullah, who appeared with him. They both blamed Israel for the war in Gaza and refused to condemn the terror group Hamas, which touched off the war with its Oct. 7 invasion of southern Israel. Maybe they blame Israel for Iran’s massive bombing attack on Saturday, the Jewish Sabbath. [Bruce S. Ticker]
Cornel West Evades CNN’s Question about Whether Israel Should Exist Read More »
Bruce Ticker, Israel, News Media, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USAI feel hopeful that at least two Council members will openly press for local reforms, but one or both council members could be injecting Middle East issues into Council business. Roughly 7.5 million of our people live in Israel, and we want to avert further harm to them. [Bruce S. Ticker]
Progressives Attract with Domestic Policies; Repel with Anti-Israel Policies Read More »
Bruce Ticker, Business & Finance, Israel, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USAIf Hamas and other extremist Arabs are fighting for self-determination in the territories, why did they slaughter 1,200 Jews in such a savage manner? In sovereign Israel, mind you, not Gaza or the West Bank. Why did the Palestinian leadership reject Israel’s offer of a Palestinian state 24 years ago? Why does Hamas refuse a cease-fire while civilians continue to starve and face Israel’s military attacks? [Bruce S. Ticker]
OpEd: Jews Must Set the Record Straight about the War in Gaza Read More »
Antisemitism, Bruce Ticker, Israel, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USAIt was the second of two U.N.S.C. sessions when delegates for the world’s two most powerful tyrannies voted for positions that Israel opposed; Israel was not even authorized to cast a vote. [Bruce S. Ticker]
Hypocrisy Rules as United Nations Demands a Gaza Ceasefire Read More »
Bruce Ticker, International, Israel, Staff and Bylined ContributorsSchumer’s speech is among the most high-minded that I have heard or read. I am leery about some of Schumer’s ideas, especially the two-state solution, but at least he is serious and laying out many of the needs for a peace plan, the obstacles that might stand in the way and the steps that can be taken to succeed. [Bruce S. Ticker]
OpEd: High-Minded Schumer Speech on Israel and Gaza Deserves Serious Attention Read More »
Bruce Ticker, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA