The News

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 […]
January 23, 2020

Answering the claim that Judaism is “just a religion” and Zionism is “European racism” that disrupted Middle East harmony

By Micha Danzig Recently, on a friend’s Facebook page, an Arab Supremacist Israel-hater wrote the following to me: “I respect Judaism for what it is, a religion. European Zionism is Colonialist and racist. Arab Jews and Arab Muslims lived in […]
January 22, 2020

Stay or Leave: French Jews ponder perpetual question

As anti-Semitism grows, more and more Jewish graves are being defaced. (ADL) by Richard Friedman  Anti-Semitism — hostility and hatred toward Jews — seems to be growing by the week as reflected in news media accounts. The problem is particularly […]
January 19, 2020

Being Targeted by BDS is a Badge of Honor 

by Richard Friedman Be proud of Alabama’s Lionel Richie. He’s coming to Israel. At a time, sadly, when it might be easier for him not to come. A growing movement of Israel-haters, which includes prominent entertainers, have launched an anti-Semitic […]
January 19, 2020

Honored in Jerusalem, Texas Governor says don’t mess with Israel

(Israel InSight) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott has a message — don’t mess with Israel. At a visit to the Friends of Zion Heritage Center in Jerusalem on Jan. 17, Abbott received the Friends of Zion Award. During the presentation, […]
January 17, 2020

Martin Luther King on Peace, Israeli Security and anti-Zionism

(CAMERA) — In light of the tendency by some propaganda films and anti-Israel speakers to posthumously enlist Martin Luther King, Jr., for their attacks on the Jewish state, it’s worth noting what the civil rights hero actually felt about Israel and […]
January 16, 2020

Florida legislator proud of state’s support of Israel

by Jason Fischer (JNS) — My first visit to Israel was incredible. It was a privilege to visit America’s closest ally in the Middle East as part of a delegation of state legislators from around the country. It was amazing […]
January 16, 2020

Idaho has culture that “appreciates” Israel

Rep. Russ Fulcher (R-Idaho) with staff in his congressional office. Source: Facebook. by Jackson Richman (JNS) — Rightly or wrongly, the first thing that comes to mind when most Americans think of Idaho is potatoes. Yet the northwestern state, which […]
January 15, 2020

South Dakota Governor Signs Order Barring State from Doing Business with Anti-Israel Boycotters

An hour before giving her State of the State address today, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem signed an executive order prohibiting state offices from doing business with companies that boycott Israel. This makes South Dakota the 28th state to either […]
January 13, 2020

Ceremonies in Montgomery, at Knesset celebrate Alabama declaration on unity of Jerusalem

On Dec. 9, the Alabama-Israel Task Force held a ceremony at the office of Governor Kay Ivey. Pictured are Robert Somerville, director of Awareness Ministry; John Buhler, AITF co-chair; Pastor Patrick Penn, advisory board of the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem; […]