A Review of Joel Rosenberg’s “The Beirut Protocol”

Guilty as charged! I'm a fan of Joel Rosenberg novels and his main character, Marcus Ryker! True to form, The Beirut Protocol opens with an action scene and never slows down! Rosenberg's action novels always have a spy element to them, and veteran readers know not to discount any character as a mole in the …

Continue reading A Review of Joel Rosenberg’s “The Beirut Protocol”

Israel’s Election: Will Netanyahu Translate 97 Center and Right-Wing Seats into a Stable Government?

Politics are complicated in Israel! Final vote tallies are in following last Tuesday's election, and Right and Center-wing parties garnered 97 seats. The liberal left won only 23 seats. So, why is it so difficult for Benjamin Netanyahu, head of the largest party, to put together a majority coalition of 61 or more seats? Most …

Continue reading Israel’s Election: Will Netanyahu Translate 97 Center and Right-Wing Seats into a Stable Government?

Will Netanyahu Turn to an Arab Party to Form a Coalition?

As I often say, Israeli politics is more complicated and unpredictable than American politics. Currently, over 85% of votes have been counted following the Israeli election on Tuesday, and it appears clear neither Netanyahu or anti-Netanyahu parties have a solid coalition. Therefore, things are likely to get very interesting over the next few days and …

Continue reading Will Netanyahu Turn to an Arab Party to Form a Coalition?

Interested in Israeli Election Updates? Here are Two Reliable Sources!

As this post goes live, Israelis will be headed for the polls within a few short hours. Israeli politics and elections are complicated, but, like US elections, are very critical to the future path forward for the Jewish nation. Here are opportunities for updates on Tuesday from two very reliable sources. Choose one, or catch …

Continue reading Interested in Israeli Election Updates? Here are Two Reliable Sources!