What Abbas’s PLO Resignation Portends
Could an Israeli takeover be on the horizon?
August 25, 2015
Denying the Connection to Jewish History of an Ancient Israelite Capital
Sebastia (Shomron) sits in archaeological limbo.
The ancient city of Sebastia, known in biblical times as Shomron (Samaria), served as the capital of the northern kingdom of Israel in the 9th and 8th centuries BCE. Although its ruins are in the Israeli-controlled portion of the West Bank, the adjacent Arab village is under the control of the PA. As a result, excavations there are stalled. Due to security concerns, Israel allows tourists to visit only a few days each year, while the PA avoids any mention of the city’s biblical connections. Ilan Ben Zion writes:
August 25, 2015
Is BDS in Retreat?
Matisyahu, Oprah, Bon Jovi, and the growing pushback.
Iran’s Self-Inspections and the Latest Jewish-Conspiracy Theory
Don’t like the latest news about the Iran deal? Just accuse Israel of forging documents.
The Life and Career of Abraham Isaac Kook on the 80th Anniversary of His Death
Reflections on the founder of Israel’s chief rabbinate.
Denying the Connection to Jewish History of an Ancient Israelite Capital
Sebastia (Shomron) sits in archaeological limbo.