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In their worldview, it cannot be that human beings are capable of such atrocities on their own; it must be a reaction to even graver crimes committed by others.
Ireland’s recognition of Palestine sparked celebration, but Israel’s decision to recall ambassadors may have played into the hands of its critics. Did this diplomatic move backfire?
The continuation of fighting until Sinwar is eliminated, the hostages are freed, and Hamas is defeated—will constitute a total victory, and this is within reach.
October 7 has defined the current population like the Holocaust defined that of my grandparents; the silver lining of the tragic Jew-hatred is the strengthened Jewish community.
Compared to Donald Trump – who rambled, demeaned, and lied – Kamala Harris was sharp, focused, and, ultimately, presidential.
It shouldn’t need to be said, but perhaps some have forgotten in the fog of the Northern front that there are still 101 innocent hostages being held in death tunnels in Gaza, now for nearly a year.
Both campaigns should state their future administration’s policy for the Middle East, including how they perceive the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the post-October 7 world.
OPINION: Donald Trump supports equality, which is freedom and private choice. Kamala Harris supports equity, based on expanded government control, creating the illusion of democracy.
The hatred of Jews in America’s universities and our streets, the harassment of Jews, and the boycott of Jewish businesses take us back to Germany and Austria 90 years ago.
Americans voting in the elections that care about US support of Israel must be especially wary of how the candidates talk about the Palestinians.