Rachel Avraham is the CEO of the Dona Gracia Center for Diplomacy and an Israel-based journalist. She is the author of "Women and Jihad: Debating Palestinian Female Suicide Bombings in the American, Israeli and Arab Media." She has an MA in Middle Eastern Studies from Ben-Gurion University and a BA in Government and Politics from the University of Maryland at College Park.
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America needs a strong police force and law and order more than anything else right now. Re-establishing law and order is more important than anything else at this point. Without it, America as we know it will die.
The Islamic Republic of Iran coming out to sanction the nationwide race riots in the US could not have come at a worse time.
Nevertheless, no matter how much we suffer, we must try to show gratitude and to pray, for asking God for mercy is the only remedy that we got.
As Israel celebrates its 70th birthday, Shipan Kumer Basu, the President of the World Hindu Struggle Committee, calls Israel a role model for the international community who is working against terror organizations and dictatorships worldwide.
As Jews across the globe prepare to celebrate Passover, we should stand in solidarity with the over 3,000 Yezidi women and girls presently enslaved by ISIS.
In recent days, given the controversy surrounding the taxation of Jerusalem church properties and the public statements issued by Jerusalem’s churches which followed alongside the temporary closure of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, one might think that life is not good for Christians in Israel. However, despite the propaganda issued by the Catholic Church […]
Encouraging the Iranian people to keep fighting against the Iranian regime is the most important decision I could take at a time when the world remains mostly silent about the atrocities committed by the Islamic Republic of Iran.
In an exclusive interview with the Jewish Press, Israel’s Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely explained that donor nations should condition their funding to UNRWA based upon a reform in the school curriculum. MK Dr. Anat Berko argued that UNRWA is beyond reform.
While many countries in Europe and throughout the Muslim world were highly critical of Trump recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital city, the Indian government merely issued a brief statement, stressing that India’s position was consistent and independent of any third party.
As the humanitarian situation deteriorates in Bangladesh, the ruling Awami League government is increasingly resorting to conspiracy theories. Fingers were pointed blaming Israel
Rachel Avraham, condemned the oppression of dissidents and other human rights abuses within the Hashemite Kingdom while delivering a talk at the Jordan Option Conference now speaks out against the censorship surrounding the conference.
Even though ISIS faces near defeat in Iraq and is losing ground in Syria, last week’s terror attacks in Barcelona proved that ISIS still poses a major threat to the international community
Counter-terror expert Dr. Nancy Kobrin claims that when the terrorist is a woman, while nationalism and incitement is a factor in their terror attacks it is a secondary reason. The abuse these women experienced in their society is the primary. cause
Iran will never abandon its desire for a Shia Crescent from the Persian Gulf to the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea because it is needed in order to keep their regime alive
Conference speaker Charles Small stated the majority of religiously motivated hate crimes in the US target the Jewish community and there has been a rise in anti-Semitic incidents in the New York area
In an exclusive interview with the Jewish Press, Syrian Kurdish dissident Sherkoh Abbas explains how Turkish President Erdogan is planning to convince President Trump to abandon the Kurds.
On the White House lawn, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas told US President Donald Trump: “Mr. President, I affirm to you that we are raising our youth, our children, and our grandchildren on a culture of peace.” Unfortunately, the reality cannot be further from the truth. To the contrary, Mahmoud Abbas is educating Palestinian children […]
On Israeli Independence Day, UNESCO votes on a resolution concerning Israeli sovereignty over ALL Jerusalem, the first time it will vote on Israeli sovereignty of Jerusalem entire-Any guess what the result will be?
Former EU MP Paulo Casaca claimed that there are a number of striking parallels between the 1979 Iranian Revolution, the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution and Hitler becoming Chancellor of Germany in 1933.
Historic piece of legislation that ends national service positions for organizations that receive most of their funding from abroad, passes the Israeli Knesset.
An exclusive interview with Shavei Israel head Michael Freund about the significance of the Purim story for Anusim Jews as well as their descendants.
Netanyahu requested Trump postpone moving the US Embassy to Jerusalem.. Trump, however, very much wants to relocate the US Embassy and will probably do so within the next several months.
Rachel Avraham explains why Israeli communities exist in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, why the world is opposed to it and why Israel is passionately standing behind their position.
With Trump's victory, Obama’s vision for resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict was threatened. Obama felt compelled to create facts on the ground in order to orchestrate revenge against Netanyahu
The Syrian Opposition extends a message of peace to the Syrian-Jewish community: “Syrian Jews were always like every other Syrian and post-Assad, the Jewish community can return to its glorious days.”
An inquiry into terrorism inspired by the dog a dog that never barked.
Edwards is rated #4 by the Arab-American Institute for her pro-Palestine pro-Arab voting record.
A Saudi woman's like a queen without a chauffeur, driven around by Saudi men whenever she commands
“Most of the Palestinians in Judea&Samaria are former Jews, converted by force by the Ottomans."
Jewish communities worldwide commemorate Yehudit during Chanukah by eating dairy foods in her honor
In Jordan,Palestinians are discriminated in every field: education; healthcare; employment; business
Living is Israel is costlier than in other countries but how will your kids grow up in the diaspora?
Given these statistics, I feel that it is not worth it to live in the United States.
Pro-Israel groups must broaden their coalitions and feature more pro-Israel minority speakers.
Mahmoud Abbas tortured prisoners in PA custody and oppressed critical bloggers and journalists.
Burying a young man in snowbound Jerusalem.
None of us support violence and we found out about the story in the media, just like every one else.
Why testify against ones boss or co-worker who engage in sexual harassment, if the case will most likely be dismissed anyway?
The Fatah-Hamas divide in itself should have killed the idea of a two-state for two peoples’ paradigm.
It is absolutely critical that religious Jewish girls have a support network throughout their IDF service.
Women of the Wall Vice Chair Batya Kallus serves as an adviser to Sikkuy, a signatory to the Haifa Declaration calling for the abolishing of the State of Israel.
The reverence that Islam holds for King Solomon as a prophet is one of the main reasons why the Arab forces sought to build a mosque in Jerusalem.
Abdul Khader Helmy, who spied for Egypt, served only four years in prison after passing on information that assisted Iraq with improving the accuracy of their ballistic missiles.
The Israeli government was respectful enough to offer Reform Jews their own location at one of the holiest sites in Judaism in order to pray as they please.
Tzipi Livni's statement undermines core Israeli positions and her argument is not historically valid.
The saddest part of this prisoner release agreement is that it is being implemented despite the fact that no progress has been made towards a peace agreement.
Qanta Ahmed also praises Israeli democracy.
Haifa’s Golda Meir Mount Carmel International Training Center promotes peace and the human rights of women.
For Egypt’s tiny Jewish community, improvements remain scarce since Morsi's demise.
Dr. Mordechai Kedar assesses the prospects of a Syrian attack in light of the U.S. president’s recent statements.
Experiencing rockets land so close to home has been devastating.
Grant Jordanian citizenship and basic human rights to Jordan’s Palestinian majority.
While most surviving Jews left Poland after a brief return to search for relatives, some remained.
Israeli intelligence reports confirm that Syria has used chemical weapons against her own people, yet the world does virtually nothing to stop the Syrian massacre.
The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities recently honored Israel for developing innovative treatments for the disabled.
Israel’s Garin Tzabar program, supporting ‘lone soldiers’ with no family in Israel, recently welcomed close to 360 young women and men from around the world into its care.
Prof. Gabriela Shalev broke the glass ceiling.
Increased economic ties between Israel and China usher in cultural exchange.
Following their dreams, young men and women from North America start a new life in Israel, joining the Israel Defense Forces as “lone soldiers.”
Israel’s champion in women’s karate is an Israeli Christian who is proud to fight for Israel at international sporting competitions.
Attendees learned about Israel’s success promoting women’s rights.
IDF Lieutenant Colonel Shirly Subul is a woman on a mission and has built a career out of transforming the physical fitness of IDF soldiers.
The JVP claims to be a Jewish movement that values peace but instead promotes the BDS Movement, supports the "Palestinian right of return," and works to undermine true peace and security for Israel.
Many Hispanic Americans carry Jewish DNA.
Hollywood blockbuster portrays Israel as a shining example, dedicated to safety, security, and helping other nations in need.
Ahmadi criticizes Iranian leadership’s view of Israel as “little Satan” to the US’ “big Satan.”
Despite dubious claims to the contrary, Israel has international law on its side.
Amid its divestment from Judea and Samaria, the EU refuses to boycott ongoing human rights abuses in Morocco and Armenia.
Most Israeli terror victims oppose releasing convicted Palestinian terrorists, viewing it as a fruitless attempt to save lives.
The EU Boycott of Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria is expected to adversely affect Palestinians.
Get out the lollipops: Nefesh B’Nefesh reports today’s El Al Flight LY 3004 has more children aboard than any previous group flight.
Jewish sympathy for the African American struggle dates back to the abolitionist movement.
“The bones of Joseph which the Children of Israel brought up from Egypt were buried in Shechem in the portion of the field that had been purchased by Jacob.”
Turkey became home to Jews expelled from Hungary in 1376, from France in 1394, and from Sicily in the early 15th century.
The Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement’s real goal is to delegitimize Israel through slander and attacks on its cultural, economic, and academic relations.
The average monthly cost of living for a family in central Israel is $5,000, while in Southern Israel it is only $3,890.
Rabbi Eliyahu Ya’akov of Jerusalem’s Old City shifts the paradigm for Birthright and MASA participants by educating them in Judaism’s wisdom and life teachings.
Documents found in the Cairo Genizah confirm that a Jewish community lived within Safed from the 13th century.
"Religious freedom is an absolute human right under Israeli law, but not in the Palestinian Authority.”
Dr. Mordechai Kedar: I’m not expecting hugs and kisses. All we need is that the peace agreement will be kept and implemented.
Excavations in a late Roman era synagogue at Huqoq in Israel’s eastern lower Galilee have uncovered a new mosaic depicting the biblical hero and judge, Samson. Jodi Magness of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, who has been conducting archaeological excavations at Huqoq since 2011, notes that while scenes from the Bible are […]
There is already a three-year agricultural agreement in place where Israel assists Indian farmers.
“I feel even sorrier today for the people in Gaza as Hamas is pulling a publicity stunt with their blood."
The four organizations listed are just a sampling of the types of groups supported by the Spanish government.
The Jewish history of Haifa extends from the present day back thousands of years to Israel’s ancient past.
Ben Gurion University recently graduated its first class of both Jordanian and Israeli students who completed studies for BA degrees in emergency medicine.
Some of the protesters are so dedicated to the cause that they have even gone to Turkey in recent days in order to show solidarity.
It is critically important for Israel that Jewish immigrants settle in all parts of the country and not just the greater Jerusalem and Tel Aviv areas.
Iranians voted for Hassan Rouhani because they believe that the internal human rights situation will improve under a non-hardliner.
“Themes of exile and redemption are central to Jewish poetry, reaching new heights of poetic expression in the works of the Golden Age of Spain.”
Rajoub is not the exception, but rather the rule regarding official Palestinian Authority views of the State of Israel.
“A Palestinian refugee never moves out of his camp except to return home.”
Tiberias became known as one of the four holiest cities in the Jewish religion
As bad as the situation was in Ethiopia, Asher said that the situation got even worse when the Ethiopian Jews arrived in Sudan.
Sexual violence was used as a weapon of war, as is common in East Africa.
Two prominent Turkish Israeli communal leaders speak out about events in Turkey. According to Eyal Peretz, chairman of Arkadash, an organization promoting the Turkish community in Israel, “The Jewish minority in a very extreme fundamentalist state is not a positive situation. Of course a secular state is a much better situation for minorities. I hope […]
When rape is politically-motivated by antisemitism, the punishment for such a crime should be en par with terrorism.
Despite PA claims that no Jewish connection existed, many Muslim religious sources throughout history have accepted the Jewish connection to the Temple Mount area
Every day, IsraAID is given a new assignment and they go wherever the victims are.
The present situation in Turkey illustrates perfectly the lack of freedom that exists within the country.


