Stories of Tragedy Give Way to Celebrations of Freedom!

By now, it is past sundown in Israel and celebration has begun! However, as I post, it is not yet sundown in the US, and American Jews are also commemorating the loss of loved ones who gave it all for the sake of the survival of Israel. Israel's memorial day for those lost in battle …

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VP Mike Pence’s Visit to the Western Wall

Yesterday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and American Ambassador to Israel David Friedman accompanied Vice President Mike Pence on an historic visit to the Western Wall. It was not until President Donald Trump visited the Western Wall in May 2017 that sitting heads of state dared go there, for fear of geopolitical blow back. As …

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A Vision for the Middle East

How might the Middle East benefit from cooperation with Israel? There are many potential benefits, and Israelis and others are projecting what some might be. The Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs is actually promoting what they consider "game-changing transportation and economic incentives to build stability and peace," with their Arab neighbors throughout the region. Check …

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