Hamas’s Dangerous Escalation in Gaza
It wants a victory, but underestimates Israel’s willingness to use force.
June 22, 2018
Palestinians Used Ramadan as Cover for Destroying Jewish Artifacts on the Temple Mount
Showing who’s in control.
During Ramadan—which concluded last week—the Temple Mount is closed to non-Muslims and there is only a limited police presence there. Taking advantage of this situation, the Jordanian-run religious authority responsible for the Islamic holy places on the Mount, known as the waqf, cleared away mounds of dirt and rubble that contain valuable archaeological artifacts. These mounds had resulted from earlier, deliberate attempts by the waqf to destroy archaeological sites, eventually brought to an end by an order from Israel’s supreme court. The Temple Mount Sifting Project, which has been working for years to recover artifacts from these areas, explains the situation:
June 22, 2018
Lebanon Is Protecting Hizballah’s Cocaine Trade in Latin America
The contradiction at the heart of U.S. policy.
Why Christians Are Reading the Work of Rabbi Joseph Soloveitchik
In today’s world, all men of faith are lonely.
Three Tales of the Jewish Spy Ring That Helped the British Take Palestine from the Ottomans
Sarah Aaronsohn’s heroic exploits.
Palestinians Used Ramadan as Cover for Destroying Jewish Artifacts on the Temple Mount
Showing who’s in control.