Before I share an article, I'll do my best to explain what is going on in Israel following elections last Monday. First, it is important to understand that in Israel people vote for a party, not a specific candidate. There are 120 seats in the Knesset (Israel's parliament), and parties are awarded a proportional number …
Continue reading Caroline Glick’s Insights on Israeli and American Politics
AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee) is the largest pro-Israel organization in the world. The bipartisan heavy-weight lobbying group meets annually in Washington DC, and typically hosts the biggest names in politics, foreign policy, military and public affairs. Israeli Prime Minister and American Presidential candidates are typically invited to speak during election years, and virtually …
Juniper Cobra, the biannual air defense drill involving thousands of American and Israeli troops, as well Eagle Genesis, a ground defense exercise between the two allies, have both been cancelled due to threats of coronavirus. American troops were set to arrived from US bases in Germany. However, several European nations, including Germany, have been added …
Continue reading Coronavirus Causes Cancellation of Joint Military Exercises of US and Israel
A few days ago, Vice President Pence spoke at AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee), and he knocked it out of the park! The annual Policy Conference is a gathering of the largest pro-Israel lobbying group in the world. Some 18,000 strong attend the conference from year-to-year, and it is actually pleasantly surprising how diverse …
Continue reading VP Pence Makes His Position on Israel Known!
