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David Bedein's Behind the News in Israel

Summer anti-Semitic Demonstrations

By David Bedein

Each month, the Israel Civil Administration dispatches a Brinks truck to UNRWA camps in Gaza

Syria / News Briefs / Islamists / Egypt / Iraq / ISIS / Dr. Mordechai Kedar

Beware! Beheading Becoming New Fashion for Jihad Terrorists

By Dr. Mordechai Kedar

The Islamic State has started a fashion trend among Middle East jihadists; beheading is rapidly becoming the murder method of choice.

Terrorism / Analysis / IDF & Security / Syria / Gaza / Hamas / Global / News Briefs / Islamists / ISIS

Al Qaeda and ISIS are Israel’s New Northern Neighbors

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

The bad news is that ISIS and Al Qaeda are on the Syrian Golan. The good news is that every terrorist in Syria is killing each other.

Op-Eds / Analysis

The Muslim Colonists: Forgotten Facts about the Arab-Israeli Conflict

By Ezequiel Doiny

In 19th century entire ancient Jewish communities fled Palestine to escape brutal Muslim authorities

J.E. Dyer

Obama’s Campaign Against Israel

By J. E. Dyer

Obama is transparent, if you read his oracular signs with the right key.

Analysis

Don't Rebuild Gaza

By Shalom Bear

The Gazans want to leave. Stop ignoring what they want. Stop recreating this conflict over and over again.

Analysis / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Qatar, and Other American "Allies", are Among the Villains in Gaza

By Alan M. Dershowitz

Qatar's wealth and Turkey's size should not preclude us from telling it as it is: Qatar and Turkey are among the worst villains in the Gaza tragedy.

Analysis

Caring for Israeli Sensitivities

By Jagdish N. Singh

New Delhi would do well to remain aware of the predicament of Israel today.

Analysis / US / Politics / Global / News Briefs / Turkey / Islamists

US, Turkey Announce $4 Billion Arms Deal

By Meir Halevi Siegel

Obama has chosen shaky ally on the way out over strong ally solidly in the American orbit.

Analysis

Assessing Secretary Kerry's Proposal

By Yoram Ettinger

Kerry is preoccupied with pressuring Israel, notwithstanding the transformation of the Arab Spring .

Analysis

August 1, 2014: The Centennial of World War One

By dvora

Germany's The Jewish Faith newspaper ominously noted, “We Jews are in for a war after the war.”

Analysis / IDF & Security / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Egypt / Rockets from Gaza / Israel At War: Operation Protective Edge

Israel Says ‘To Hell with PR’

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Netanyahu has decided that the lives of Israeli are more important than looking good for Obama, U.N. and the NY Times.

Op-Eds / Analysis

Rampant Anti-Semitism Is Flourishing across the World

By Lauri Regan

Many Jews join the Israel-haters with their progressive ideology and politically correct obsessions.

J.E. Dyer

Strategic Coalition Forming: Russia Supplying Iraq

By J. E. Dyer

Another nation – probably Iran, possibly Russia and/or Syria – is entering the fight in Iraq in a new and fully committed way.

J.E. Dyer

ISIS in Iraq: the Pause IS the Assault on Baghdad

By J. E. Dyer

ISIS has no intention of “marching on” Baghdad. The Sunni affiliates of ISIS are going to disrupt life there.

J.E. Dyer

Team Obama: 'Too Politically Sensitive' to Evacuate US Personnel in Iraq

By J. E. Dyer

There is now NO possible explanation for not evacuating at least non-essential personnel from the U.S. embassy and consulates in Iraq.

J.E. Dyer

Guerrilla-Terrorists ISIS Seize Mosul, Iraq: Territorial Strategy

By J. E. Dyer

ISIS is executing, slowly but surely, a pincer move on Baghdad.

Analysis

Who Will Pick Israel's Next President, the Knesset, the Press or the PR Companies?

By Ranit Nachum-Halevi

Nave and Golan are advisors helping Meir Sheetrit run for president. As professionals who lead campaigns and shape public opinion, they cite the press as a major factor in this campaign.

Analysis

NY Times Completely Misunderstands Hamas

By Shalom Bear

The NY Times doesn't understand Hamas or the Hezbollah model they are following.

Analysis

Does Haaretz’s Public Stance on ‘Occupation’ Reveal Anything New About the Paper

By Alina Dain Sharon

When a newspaper long perceived to align with a particular political slant is actually transparent about that slant, does it say anything new about the paper?

J.E. Dyer

Why are We Surprised that Iran is Exporting Weapons to Iraq?

By J. E. Dyer

The ISIS guerrillas are a problem for Iran. It arose because of the Arab Spring and the Syrian civil war.

Analysis

Who are You, Mahmoud Abbas?

By Yoram Ettinger

Abbas – an ally of Saddam Hussein, North Korea, Iran, Cuba and Venezuela - provides Hamas with a vital tailwind.

Analysis

The Israeli Dash to the NASDAQ

By Ranit Nachum-Halevi

Israeli biomedical firms look back on a successful year on Wall Street. Are we bearing witness to “the new tech”?

Analysis

Amb. Yoram Ettinger Addresses Two Fallacies Surrounding Israel

By dvora

Ettinger discussed two misconceptions: the belief that the Iranian nuclear threat is directed toward Israel rather than the U.S., and the notion that Palestinian demographics ensure a Jewish minority in the near future unless Israel surrenders Judea and Samaria.

Analysis

Younger, Educated and Affluent: the UK's Terror Sympathizers

By Steve Emerson

A 2007 Pew survey found a quarter of U.S. Muslim men under 30 believed suicide bombings justifiable.

Op-Eds / Analysis / News Briefs

Palestinian Arabs Spurn Peace, But Israel Will be Blamed

By Lee Bender

Is there no price to pay by the Palestinian Arabs for intransigence and rejection? Or defeat in war?

J.E. Dyer

In the U.S. Capitol: Darkness Rather than Light

By J. E. Dyer

It would be so catastrophic to not increase the debt ceiling that Senators must have the option of avoiding the people’s scrutiny.

J.E. Dyer

Nouveau Sheesh: Obamas Preen for Hollande

By J. E. Dyer

Could the Obamas be any more “let ‘em eat cake”?

J.E. Dyer

The Obama Administration’s Attack on the US Financial System

By J. E. Dyer

The Obama administration wants to take over the short-term financial services industry.

Rubin Reports

Why the Arab/Muslim World Is Trapped

By Barry Rubin

The interviewer responds, "There was also Balfour."

Rubin Reports

Why the Israeli-Palestinian Agreement Is Absurd

By Barry Rubin

If the Obama/Kerry peace deal does go through, what would the risks be?

Rubin Reports

Sympathy for Both Devils in Syria

By Barry Rubin

Let me make it plain. There will be mass murder, even genocide in Syria.

Rubin Reports

The War Among the Jews

By Barry Rubin

A large number of pro-Obama and radical or even anti-Israel cadre are Jews.

Rubin Reports

How to Read or Watch TV about the Real Middle East

By Barry Rubin

Does anyone think the Palestinian Authority will resist daily attacks from Hamas and Fatah radicals?

Rubin Reports

Behind the South African Translator Scandal

By Barry Rubin

Secret Service security arrangements were overruled.

Rubin Reports

The Neo-Mandate Solution to the Arab-Israeli Conflict

By Barry Rubin

The Obama Administration plan is very simple, assuming that everything goes smoothly–which of course it will not.

Rubin Reports

Diplomacy Is Mostly about 'Harb' (War) and 'Salaam' (Peace)

By Barry Rubin

The less you know about Islam, the better. Ignorance is strength.

J.E. Dyer

J.E. Dyer Videos: Iran and the Reagan Strategy

By J. E. Dyer

The topics are “The Reagan Strategy,” and the “Iran Time Bomb.”

Rubin Reports

Are Sunni Arabs More Afraid of Israel than Iran?

By Barry Rubin

It would still be too hazardous for an Arab government to accept Israel's nationhood.

News Briefs / Israeli Arabs / Dr. Mordechai Kedar

The Bedouin Problem Is Not Land But Polygamy

By Dr. Mordechai Kedar

To date, all the Bedouins’ legal land ownership claims that reached the courts have failed.

Rubin Reports

Culture War Ruining Journalism, Academia, and Charity

By Barry Rubin

This was the mainstream of democracy and democratic opinion: The "vital center."

Dr. Mordechai Kedar

The West's Great Betrayal

By Dr. Mordechai Kedar

Western countries ignore the rights of Iranians to live in freedom like the citizens of the West.

Rubin Reports

Tonight I'm Gonna Party Like It's 19[3]9

By Barry Rubin

I have been working hard to explain to people that Iran’s nuclear weapons are not the major threat to Israel.

David Bedein's Behind the News in Israel

Covering JFK's Funeral for my School Paper

By David Bedein

And here was my first inquisitive wonder: How did CBS get that footage of Oswald so quickly?

J.E. Dyer

NIMBYs, Hostages, and the European Wind Wars

By J. E. Dyer

Nobody wants a wind turbine in his back yard.

J.E. Dyer

Russian Navy's First Port Visit to Egypt in 21 Years

By J. E. Dyer

Monday, November 11, Russia’s Slava-class missile cruiser Varyag pulled into Alexandria for the Russian navy’s first port visit in Egypt since 1992.

Rubin Reports

Letter from the Students for Justice in Palestine (among others)

By Barry Rubin

Israel has not been given real security by the UN and Europe and most recently the United States.

David Bedein's Behind the News in Israel

Israel's Secret Retreat Map

By David Bedein

The possible conclusion of current Israel Palestinian Authority talks was reached over 8 years ago.

Rubin Reports

Why the Mass Media Can’t Report Honestly on Israel

By Barry Rubin

Since the Israeli argument is so cogent and backed by facts and observable realities, it would be dangerously persuasive to those who actually get to hear it.

J.E. Dyer

Yet Another Reminder: Iran Still Closing in on Bomb

By J. E. Dyer

Iran could produce enough high-enriched uranium (HEU) for a first nuclear warhead in as little as two weeks.

David Bedein's Behind the News in Israel

UNRWA's Violations of Children's Human Rights

By David Bedein

UNRWA’s screening practices for beneficiaries and broader financial practices put them in potential violation of two U.S. laws.

J.E. Dyer

A House Divided: the GOP Dialogue Continues

By J. E. Dyer

We are in uncharted territory today. The answers for the GOP going forward may not be found in the events of the past.

Dr. Mordechai Kedar

US Losing Middle East Coalition

By Dr. Mordechai Kedar

Lately, the pro-Western coalition has begun to crumble, and two key countries - Saudi Arabia and Egypt - are searching for a new political crutch.

J.E. Dyer

Brown Signs Bill to Overpopulate Planet

By J. E. Dyer

Each and every permutation of artificial “fertility” will wind up in court at some point.

Dr. Mordechai Kedar

Who by the Sword, Who by Wild Beasts, Who by Hunger, Who by the Plague

By Dr. Mordechai Kedar

This past month several dozens of jihad organizations operating in Syria came to the conclusion that the disagreements among them harm their fighting cause and strengthen Asad.

David Bedein's Behind the News in Israel

Book Review: Simon Sebag Montefiore’s 'Jerusalem: The Biography'

By David Bedein

This blithely written book presents Jerusalem as the home of all monotheistic faiths, disregarding the unique bond between Jews and their ancient capital.

J.E. Dyer

GOP: Polls and the Hinge Points of History

By J. E. Dyer

There may no longer be a unifying “center” to hold the GOP together.

Rubin Reports

Educational Scandal: What Kids Are Learning in School Right Now

By Barry Rubin

Just to make the point clear, I did not cherry-pick these examples. These are the first 11 which constitute the first page.

Rubin Reports

Explaining Everything in Washington in 600 Words (Really)

By Barry Rubin

If you have never understood U.S. Middle East policy here it is: The (wrong) response to September 11.

Dr. Mordechai Kedar

The Speech of his Life and Ours

By Dr. Mordechai Kedar

Netanyahu's Bar Ilan Speech was not an attempt to emulate Obama by spreading false hope of an agreement with the Iranians.

David Bedein's Behind the News in Israel

Forgotten Zurich Synagogue and the Day the Jews Were Expelled

By David Bedein

I had accidentally happened upon the Jewish ghetto, where Jews were banned from most occupations and their dwellings restricted.

Dr. Mordechai Kedar

Survival Skills 101 for Israel

By Dr. Mordechai Kedar

Israel has not really convinced the world that Iran is a danger.

Rubin Reports

What Will Happen Now with US Middle East Policy?

By Barry Rubin

Not much progress—which is really moving backwards—will be made on the Israeli-Palestinian front.

David Bedein's Behind the News in Israel

Leading Israeli Analysts Can't Agree on PA Strategy

By David Bedein

Netanyahu should formulate an interim solution to the "West Bank."

Rubin Reports

Arab Spring Officially Over

By Barry Rubin

It’s over; it didn’t work; democracy failed.

J.E. Dyer

On the Job but Not Getting Paid?

By J. E. Dyer

As happy as I am to see the EPA and other agencies off the job, I’m concerned about morale among the hard-working law enforcement and essential-services folks.

Rubin Reports

O'Bagy's Road to Success: Lie for Obama, Kerry, and McCain on Syria

By Barry Rubin

She wrote two articles, one calling the Syrian rebels radicals, another saying they're moderates.

J.E. Dyer

You Say Thermopylae, I say Alamo

By J. E. Dyer

Was Cruz’s Stand an “Alamo” moment?

Rubin Reports

How to Turn a Campus Into an Indoctrination Center

By Barry Rubin

Georgetown was getting Arab money for teaching about the Middle East, but none of it could be used to teach about Israel.

Dr. Mordechai Kedar

Egypt is Boiling

By Dr. Mordechai Kedar

Al-Jazeera again appears to be promoting Islamic violence these days, in Egypt and in Israel.

J.E. Dyer

Why Ted Cruz Speaks for Me

By J. E. Dyer

He gets that we can’t just sit still, paralyzed by bad press and Democratic talking points.

David Bedein's Behind the News in Israel

'Moderate' Holocaust Denial in Iran?

By David Bedein

From the 1990s onward, Iran has gone further than any Arab country in hosting and officially endorsing Western Holocaust deniers.

Rubin Reports

The 'Iran is Now Moderate' Joke

By Barry Rubin

The NY Times is lying. Netanyahu cannot "block" an initiative and if Obama wants talks he will have them.

Dr. Mordechai Kedar

Back in the USSR

By Dr. Mordechai Kedar

Today's anti-democratic glue is apparently better than the glue of Slavic identity that formed the "Warsaw Pact" because it is a world view and a cultural perspective.

Rubin Reports

The Solution: How to Deal with Obama Middle East Policy

By Barry Rubin

Countries must be ready for a higher level of potential friction with the Obama Administration.

David Bedein's Behind the News in Israel

Al Qaida Dominates Much of Syria

By David Bedein

The report warned that U.S. efforts to arm Sunni rebels could help Al Qaida militias in Syria.

Rubin Reports

Parallels: Obama Appeasement and British Intelligence Files on Hitler

By Barry Rubin

One of the factors in British policy was a hope that if the Germans were flattered and treated properly, they would not be aggressive.

Dr. Mordechai Kedar

The Saudis are Trembling – Quietly

By Dr. Mordechai Kedar

If chemical weapons had not been used, Damascus would have been overcome by the rebels.

Rubin Reports

Syrian Diplomacy?

By Barry Rubin

The seeming end of a deal would only be the beginning of a deal.

J.E. Dyer

Obama’s Cuban Missile Crisis

By J. E. Dyer

Obama’s supporters in the media (and no doubt in Hollywood, politics, and the academy) see a light at the end of this tunnel...

David Bedein's Behind the News in Israel

Sanction Germany: Supplier of WMD Technology to Syria

By David Bedein

These firms worked on contractual arrangements with clearance and confidentiality agreements signed with the US Department of Defense.

Rubin Reports

The Obama Administration's New 7 Pillars of Middle East 'Wisdom'

By Barry Rubin

The bottom line is the belief that if the Muslim Brotherhood is kept happy it won’t cause any trouble.

Rubin Reports

Turning Point: Obama and Israel, the Next Three Years

By Barry Rubin

The greatest danger for Israel would be to listen to the bad advice of Obama, Kerry, and their supporters.

J.E. Dyer

Rock, Hard Place, Syria

By J. E. Dyer

We're asking U.S. troops to go into Syria without an overwhelming advantage, and without minimizing our risks.

J.E. Dyer

The Perils of Barack

By J. E. Dyer

We don’t know what their thinking is on the choice between evils: the evil of intervening or the evil of failing to after defining a red line.

Rubin Reports

America's Impending Defeat in Syria

By Barry Rubin

The Obama Administration believes that it can reconcile with Islamist states.

Rubin Reports

The Truth About Syria

By Barry Rubin

Why have those who govern Syria followed such a pattern for more than six decades under almost a dozen different regimes?

J.E. Dyer

Obama on Syria: Low-Quality 'Jaw-Jaw'

By J. E. Dyer

I’m skeptical that we have any intention of taking action against Syria – even punitive action, with no view to an outcome or end-state.

Rubin Reports

American Culture: How to Reconcile the Brutal and the Effete?

By Barry Rubin

I sat there speechless. I simply couldn't believe what I was hearing.

Dr. Mordechai Kedar

A Future of Only More Radicalization and Escalation – Get Used to It

By Dr. Mordechai Kedar

General al-Sisi and is not about to give in to American pressure regarding the Muslim Brotherhood.

J.E. Dyer

Liberty 101: The Principle of Establishment

By J. E. Dyer

Liberty always – always – has to be deliberately established and hedged about with protections.

Rubin Reports

Why US Policy Betrayed the Moderates

By Barry Rubin

Lost: Obama's Middle East policy, 2013-2016.

Analysis

Qatar's Risky Overreach

By Paul Alster

Within hours of Morsi's departure, the streets of Cairo were awash with anti-Qatari banners accompanied by the obligatory anti-US and anti-Israel slogans.

David Bedein's Behind the News in Israel

America's Problems in the Middle East are Just Beginning

By David P. Goldman

America forgets that it corrected the flaw in its founding by killing 30 percent of Southern men of military age during its own Civil War.

J.E. Dyer

Egypt: This Is Big

By J. E. Dyer

The Muslim Brotherhood is willing to keep chaos and misery going for as long as necessary to topple the military’s interim government.

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