Syria’s Downing of a Russian Plane Put Israel in the Crosshairs
Jerusalem can’t afford a clash with Moscow.
September 21, 2018
Is There a Jordanian Solution to the Fate of the West Bank?
No, but Amman might be able to play a constructive role.
In recent weeks, reports have circulated that the Trump administration’s inchoate proposal for ending the Israel-Palestinian conflict involves creating some sort of confederation between the Palestinian West Bank and Jordan. Israeli and Jordanian officials began secretly discussing such an arrangement almost immediately after the Six-Day War in 1967, and the idea, despite having died many deaths, continues to resurface periodically in various forms. Considering whether it remains realistic today, Oded Eran notes that since 1970—when it was nearly overthrown by a Palestinian revolt—the Jordanian monarchy has opposed any move that would increase the Palestinian population of its kingdom, which is already more than half of the total:
September 21, 2018
Reasons for a Short-Term Truce with Hamas
Israel must focus its attention on the north.
Is There a Jordanian Solution to the Fate of the West Bank?
No, but Amman might be able to play a constructive role.
The Citron’s Journey from China to Israel, Where It Became an Integral Part of the Sukkot Holiday
A brief history of the etrog.
The Sabbath as Antidote to the Modern Work Ethic
The biblical democratization of rest.