This is Not Okay!

Day-in-and-day-out Israel lives with discrimination.  They are accused of apartheid and many nations of the world engage in the BDS (Boycott, Divest, Sanction) Movement against Israel. But at times that discrimination becomes absurd.  Hatred of the Jews has become hatred of Israel, and extends even to Arab-Israelis!  Here is a great example: https://www.facebook.com/nasdaily/videos/905387152946771/ Only a …

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Is Israel the Obstacle to Peace in the Middle East?

We've all heard it on the news:  "If Israel would only XXX, then there would be peace in the Middle East."  In that equation, "XXX" typically means to give up land, or stop building in "occupied" territory, or stop apartheid.  Each is a lie.  Israel is not the obstacle to peace in the Middle East! …

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Now, for the Rest of the Story…

A couple days ago we were introduced to 2-wheeled ambulances.  In Israel, a volunteer group of "do-gooders" respond to emergency situations on motorcycles equipped with emergency medical supplies.  That enables responders to get to those in need much sooner than it take an ambulance to fight through traffic. However, today I want to focus on …

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Is the UN Unfair to Israel?

Did you know that, during the 2014-2015 General Sessions of the United Nations, Israel was condemned 20 times, while the rest of the world received only 3 condemnations combined?  And those statistics are normal!  Each year, the UN shows disregard for human rights violations by nations such as North Korea, Pakistan, Sudan and other nations …

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