Despite a Series of Military Victories, the Syrian Regime May Be Weaker Than Ever
Divided, impoverished, and dominated by competing external powers.
June 15, 2020
What Makes the History of Lebanese Jewry Different from That of Other Middle Eastern Jewish Communities
A special relationship between Jews and Christians.
On its face, the story of the Jews of Lebanon has much in common with that of Jews’ throughout the Islamic world: a community dating back to ancient times, which over the centuries experienced many ups and downs, but for the most part flourished until increasing hostility in the 20th century led it to be driven out. But there is more to it, writes Eyal Zisser in his review of Franck Salameh’s recent book on the subject:
June 15, 2020
Anti-Semitism Is a Disease of the Intellectuals
Only the bookish can tell the vengeful mob which books to burn.
Why the Term “Annexation” Wouldn’t Apply to Israel’s Actions in the West Bank
A claim that denies the Jewish people’s historic and legal rights to its homeland.
What Makes the History of Lebanese Jewry Different from That of Other Middle Eastern Jewish Communities
A special relationship between Jews and Christians.
The Israeli Supreme Court’s Unreasonable Doctrine of “Reasonableness”
What laws will it overturn next?