No, Israel Isn’t Moving toward Annexation of the West Bank—Nor Should It
What international law really says.
February 20, 2026
No, Israel Isn’t Moving toward Annexation of the West Bank—Nor Should It
What international law really says.
Both critics and supporters of the Israeli government’s recent changes to the legal regime in Judea and Samaria have claimed that they constitute a step toward Israeli annexation. For opponents—ranging from the Israeli center-left to fanatical Israel-haters abroad—annexation is seen as a line that ought not to be crossed. For proponents of the measure, annexation is a commendable goal.
February 20, 2026
The Evil Self-Righteousness of Anti-Israel Activists
Going door to door, making lists.
Albania Builds a Bridge to Israel
The country once welcomed Jewish refugees; now it welcomes Israeli tourists.
The Contested Legacy of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik
The theologies of three disciples.
An Ancient Christian Text Sheds New Light on the Arab Conquest of the Middle East
The Maronite chronicle.