Commentary

Israelis should trust Pompeo over the Jewish voices opposing him

Israelis should trust Pompeo over the Jewish voices opposing him

For too long, secretaries of state have demonstrated ambivalence toward the State of Israel in times of greatest need. Some Jewish groups have done the very same. Now comes a candidate steadfast in his friendship. He is the one to trust, not the Jewish voices who oppose him.

Popular resistance vs. Israeli independence

Popular resistance vs. Israeli independence

As Israel prepares to mark its 70th year of independence, Hamas, driven by its growing distress and its struggle with the Palestinian Authority (PA), is launching a new effort to create a narrative, which is designed to rob Israel of its ability to celebrate.

Settle the Golan Heights

Settle the Golan Heights

The situation in Syria continues to change rapidly as Iran, Hezbollah and the Assad regime seize increasing control of the country. The time is ripe for Israel to pursue a policy that is not just limited to the military world; namely the settling of the Golan Heights.

VIDEO: A Conversation with Brigadier General Amir Avivi (Ret.)

Brigadier General Amir Avivi (Res.) concluded an illustrious career in the Israel Defense Forces in 2016. Beginning as a young officer in the Combat Engineers, Avivi went on to become Aide-de-Camp for the Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces, Lt. General Moshe 'Bogie' Yaalon.

The Polish Holocaust law- what next?

The Polish Holocaust law- what next?

The unnecessary ‘Holocaust law’ passed by the Polish Parliament and supported by its government and president has caused significant damage, placing a wedge between Poland and Israel and the Jewish people.

Irrespective of how often Polish leaders claim that the law is misunderstood, the damage has been done, and now, extra effort is needed to repair it.


All is not quiet on the Syrian front

All is not quiet on the Syrian front

The downing of an Israeli fighter aircraft by Syria’s air defense system represents an operational and propaganda success for the Assad regime. The wider picture, however, is much more complex. One take on the recent escalation is that the risk of full-scale conflict has risen significantly.

A new government will bring new national priorities

A new government will bring new national priorities

True democracy is based on a changeover of governments, in which parties alternate between the opposition and government within reasonable periods of time.

This ensures that different sectors in society receive expression via the government. If the changeover fails to occur, and the political system stagnates, the balance between segments in society becomes undone, and groups that support the government receive a disproportionate preference from the ruling elite.

A new western front to attack Israel will emerge if Iran comes to Syria

A new western front to attack Israel will emerge if Iran comes to Syria

In recent days and weeks, Israeli leaders have warned that they will not accept an Iranian military presence in Syria.

From the perspective of aerial defense, this Israeli red line is crucial, for if Iran is allowed to set up air bases in Syria, the entire strategic picture will change for the worse as it pertains to the Middle East.


If the US leaves Syria, that’s bad news for Israel

If the US leaves Syria, that’s bad news for Israel

Disturbing events are underway in Syria, which will pose a growing threat to Israel’s security — unless things turn around.

In the past, there was talk of finding a federal solution for Syria that would be brokered by the superpowers. The problem is that the US had abandoned the Syrian arena, leaving the entire area to Russia’s whims.