Antisemitism: Accusations of Apartheid, and the BDS Movement

Hatred of Israel is rampant around the world and antisemitism is taking on forms of all kinds.  Two very specific ways in which hatred is spreading is via accusations of apartheid, and the BDS movement. In many corners of the world, and especially prevalent on US college campuses, accusations of apartheid are becoming more and …

Continue reading Antisemitism: Accusations of Apartheid, and the BDS Movement

The Undeniable Truth about the BDS Movement

BDS...boycott, divest, sanction.  That became the mantra aimed at Israel by the Palestinians in 2005, and the movement seems to have gained international attention.  The BDS movement is meant to force Israel to "comply with international law and Palestinians rights."  The objective is to convince individuals, companies and nations to cease doing business with Israel.  But …

Continue reading The Undeniable Truth about the BDS Movement

Ya’alon to Gaza Terrorists: “Don’t Continue to Test Us!”

Multiple rockets have been fired into Israel from the Gaza Strip over the past week, escalating tensions once more in Israeli areas surrounding the Gaza Strip.  A radical Salafi-jihadist group, the Omar Brigades, not only claimed responsibility for the attacks, but stated, "The Jews will never enjoy security and safety as long as we are alive." …

Continue reading Ya’alon to Gaza Terrorists: “Don’t Continue to Test Us!”

Things Heating up Again in the Gaza Strip?

On Wednesday night at least 3 rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip toward Israeli cities.  Early Thursday morning, the IDF (Israeli Defense Forces) responded with airstrikes on Hamas military training sites.  Though Omar Brigades, a group loyal to ISIS, claimed responsibility, Hamas blames Israel, stating "The Israeli escalation is in breach of the ceasefire terms, …

Continue reading Things Heating up Again in the Gaza Strip?