February 4, 2020

Ohio adds another large Israel Bonds purchase to portfolio

by Israel InSight On Feb. 3, Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague announced the purchase of $35 million in five-year fixed rate Israel Bonds. “Over the past three decades, Israel Bonds have proven to be a strong financial investment for Ohio’s taxpayers,” […]
February 4, 2020

The Art of Calling Your Bluff: Why the Deal of the Century is dangerous for many Israeli towns

by David Ha’ivri  Special to Israel InSight Donald Trump’s Deal of the Century is bad news for Israel. In a historic event last week, U.S. President Trump revealed his vision for solving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which he says has been […]
February 3, 2020

Trump’s plan says Move On: Palestinians won’t be happy with any plan short of Israel’s elimination

by Steve Frank (JNS) — The Trump administration just released its long-anticipated “deal of the century,” which it optimistically titled, “Peace to Prosperity:  A Vision to Improve the Lives of the Palestinian and Israeli People.” The proposal was immediately embraced […]
February 2, 2020

The Oslo blood libel is over: Onus is on Palestinian leaders to prove they are committed to peace

by Caroline Glick (JNS) — From 1994 through 1996, as a captain in the Israel Defense Forces, I served as a member of Israel’s negotiating team with the PLO. Those years were the heyday of the so-called peace process. As […]
February 1, 2020

Lessons from Palestinian Rule over Bethlehem

by Dov Lipman (Honestreporting.com) — What is so special about Bethlehem? For Jews, the town’s holiness stems from its description as the burial place of Rachel, Jacob’s beloved wife (Genesis 35:19). Later on, the story of Ruth largely revolves around […]
January 31, 2020

Knesset Christian Allies Caucus honors Christian leaders for support of Israel

From JNS and Israel InSight reports On Jan. 29, the Knesset Christian Allies Caucus held its 13th annual “Night to Honor Our Christian Allies” to honor Christian leaders who have been steadfast in their commitment to Israel. The event was […]
January 30, 2020

Israeli innovation may help stop deadly coronavirus

Hospital staff at Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem donned facemasks and protective clothing to prepare for the arrival of a Chinese woman suspected of having coronavirus infection, January 27, 2020. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90 by Abigail Klein Leichman (Israel21c) […]
January 30, 2020

Trump’s Middle East plan: Look beyond the map and don’t panic

by Robin Rowan (Church4Israel) — President Donald Trump introduced his long-awaited Middle East Peace Plan for Israel and the Palestinians. The media, and enemies of Israel, will attempt to pull Evangelical support away from President Trump. Yes, it is a […]
January 26, 2020

Free Palestine? The Arabs used to chant that Palestine did not exist and was Zionist propaganda

Map of Syria in the Ottoman Cedid Atlas of 1803. In Arabic, the medium sized bold text says Syria. On the bottom left it also says, Palestine. Notice that the shape of Syria is drawn as one territory extending from […]
January 25, 2020

Prince Charles’ visit to grandmother’s grave is a reminder of “Righteous Among the Nations”

Princess Alice as she’s portrayed in the Netflix series “The Crown.” by Richard Friedman  Those who’ve watched the Netflix series “The Crown” likely have come to a deeper understanding of the British monarchy and, especially, its colorful characters, twists and […]
January 24, 2020

Is Trump’s Middle East plan a plot, a fantasy or an exercise in realism?

By Jonathan Tobin (JNS) — As far as many Israeli commentators are concerned, it’s all a plot to help Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and undermine the chances of Blue and White Party leader Benny Gantz. The Palestinians think it’s more […]