The Palestinian Authority’s Crumbling Control over the West Bank
Tribalism, pro-Jordanian sentiments, and chaos.
August 4, 2016
America’s $400 Million Ransom Payment to Iran
We do not not negotiate with hostage-takers.
In January, just around the time the nuclear deal was to go into effect, the U.S. secured an agreement with the Islamic Republic for the release of four American citizens it was holding hostage. Now the Wall Street Journal is reporting that the latter agreement coincided with the secret transfer of $400 million, in cash, to Tehran, delivered in an unmarked cargo jet. Andrew McCarthy writes:
August 4, 2016
America’s $400 Million Ransom Payment to Iran
We do not not negotiate with hostage-takers.
The Jerusalem Light Rail: Good for Israelis, Good for Palestinians—and Therefore a Provocation to Enemies
All good things attract terrorists and boycotters.
Aaron Chorin: A Forgotten Pioneer of Reform Judaism
The great sturgeon controversy.
Saving the Tomb of Nahum the Prophet
UNESCO doesn’t care.