The News

February 1, 2018

Middle East Conflict: How a seemingly-innocuous resolution thrust New Orleans into an international tumult

As proponents of R-18-5 press posters against the window, Arnie Fielkow addresses the New Orleans City Council during the Jan. 25 meeting. On the face of it, Resolution R-18-5 was just another feel-good resolution that City Councils like New Orleans’ […]
January 1, 2018

What is BDS?

The BDS movement takes many forms. The acronym stands for Boycott, Divest and Sanction, supposedly in an effort to isolate Israel politically and economically. For some, it is simply protesting the Israeli settlements in the territories by boycotting any goods […]
December 6, 2017

Task Force recognizes Ala. Governor Ivey for Israel advocacy

John Buhler speaks at the Nov. 18 event, with Brigadier General Gal Hirsch, Laura King and Eeki Elner Heavy rain may have changed the program somewhat at the Alabama-Israel Leadership Gala on Nov. 18, but it did not dampen the […]