How America Can Combat Iran and Put Russia in a Corner in Syria
A no-fly/no-drive zone.
July 16, 2018
The Disingenuous and Incoherent Attacks on Israel’s “Jewish-State Bill”
Necessary for preserving Israel’s Jewish and democratic character.
In 2014, a bill was proposed in the Knesset that would add to Israel’s Basic Law—which functions in lieu of a constitution—a declaration that Israel is “the nation-state of the Jewish people,” together with a series of provisos in support of that definition. After causing much controversy, and having been tabled and reintroduced several times, the bill has now returned to the Knesset’s agenda in revised form, with a vote scheduled for today. David M. Weinberg argues that much of the criticism of the proposal is disingenuous, incoherent, or both:
July 16, 2018
The Disingenuous and Incoherent Attacks on Israel’s “Jewish-State Bill”
Necessary for preserving Israel’s Jewish and democratic character.
Understanding the Bible’s Political Teachings
Hebrew Scripture rejects the divine right of kings.
The Socialist International Turns against Israel
An organization that once stood up for democracy.
After Islamic State, Some Traces of Jewish Mosul Remain
A Hebrew inscription, an old synagogue, and a prophet’s tomb.