Vice President, Joe Biden, visits Israel with a full agenda: A halt to the Iranian nuclear plan; and resumption of the Israeli Palestinian peace talks. [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Israel’
Civility- an essential weapon in Israel’s defense
Recently, on a University of California campus, several dozen students repeatedly and brutally interrupted my lecture. Their goal was to undermine the freedom of expression and delegitimize the Israeli state. They did not achieve it...[...]
February 3rd, 2010 - 10:59 am § in Operation Cast Lead
Israel, Gaza, and White Phosphorus: The Debate Continues
It was The Times that first reported the use of white phosphorus shells during Operation Cast Lead and now it is The Times that is telling the world that Israel has the ability and the morality to investigate itself and take necessary action, if required as "Israel is a nation both keen and able to [...]
January 18th, 2010 - 3:57 pm § in humanitarian aid
UPDATE: Israeli Aid to Haiti
As news of the earthquake in Haiti started to emerge, the Israeli government immediately began to make plans to send a delegation to aid in the relief efforts. “Our decision to immediately dispatch a large delegation of doctors, nurses, medics, rescue forces as well as drugs and medical equip[...]
December 24th, 2009 - 1:33 pm § in iran
Is force the only way to stop Iran?
Iran's recent withdrawl from a deal to export uranium has caused many to question what course of action will produce results. Sanctions? Another treaty? According to an editorial featured in the New York Times by Alan J. Kuperman, the answer is a targeted military strike.[...]
December 21st, 2009 - 4:48 pm § in Peace
Israel is ready for peace
Featured in the December 19th edition of the Albany Times Union, an editorial by Joel Lion explores the steps Israel is making to realize a two-state solution. Following the historic yet controversial settlement freeze, Lion looks at where the Israeli people are today, and where the Palestinians can[...]
August 27th, 2009 - 4:11 pm § in International
Dershowitz’s Case Against Sweden
Journalism is dependent on the reporting of truths and not unsupported rumors. Governments are responsible to ensure that the line between freedom of speech and libel are not crossed. This week, Alan M. Dershowitz, Harvard professor of law and author of many books, including, most recently, â€[...]
West Bank Success Story
Imagine an annual economic growth rate of 7%, declining unemployment, a thriving tourism industry, and a 24% hike in the average daily wage. Where in today's gloomy global market could one find such gleaming forecasts? Singapore? Brazil? Guess again. The West Bank.[...]
July 30th, 2009 - 2:52 am § in Politics
Op-Eds Call for Dialogue with Israel
Over the past three days, two op-eds have appeared in two of America's largest and most respected newspapers calling for Obama to speak with the Israelis and to show even-handedness when dealing with the Middle East.[...]
July 20th, 2009 - 12:04 pm § in Politics
Behind the Headlines: Shepherd Hotel in Jerusalem
Israeli Jews, Muslims, and Christians live side-by-side throughout Israel; whether in Tel Aviv, the Negev, or Jerusalem. According the the High Court of Israel, one shall not be denied a construction permit based on race, creed, gender, religion, or national identity. As such, Jews, Muslims, and [...]
