The Palestinian Authority’s Crumbling Control over the West Bank
Tribalism, pro-Jordanian sentiments, and chaos.
August 4, 2016
Saving the Tomb of Nahum the Prophet
UNESCO doesn’t care.
Having just barely escaped the depredations of Islamic State, the tomb where, according to legend, the biblical prophet Nahum is buried along with his sister, is now in a dire state of disrepair. The official Jewish representative of Iraqi Kurdistan, where the tomb is now located, is trying to find support for its preservation. Tamara Zieve 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.