It’s hard to attend social gatherings these days without conversations dovetailing into Middle East peacekeeping. Discussions can turn into heated exchanges depending on whether you’re in favor of a Palestinian state or not. Even Jews differ on this issue. But one thing seems universal – many form a viewpoint on this tumultuous region of the world before knowing its […]
Capturing and detaining Gilad Shalit in a Hamas hellhole for four years serves no purpose. Clearly, Hamas has its own agenda to leverage this high-profile prisoner. Israel also has her own highly politicized (and often criticized) stance regarding negotiating for hostages. But when will Hamas release Gilad? The deal struck with Hamas, Israel, Egypt and marginalized […]
