Guest article by Crethi Plethi, a blog that covers in-depth information on Israel, Middle East Affairs and Islam. I chose to feature this post because it has significant implications for Israel, the West and all people who dream of one day living in a free and democratic society. In the aftermath of the Gaza war, the friendship between Turkey and […]
Sometimes one person in the scheme of things doesn’t seem influential enough to make a difference. Yet, what if that one person is passionate, courageous and ready to take a stand? Consider being one of thousands of Houston commuters on U.S. 59 N. when dozens canvas the Mandell Bridge with signs that say, “Israel Out of the […]
The Jerusalem Post just characterized Israel’s prompt response to Haiti’s earthquake victims as the Israel’s “public relations knight in shining armor.” That couldn’t be further from the truth. Israelis and non-Israeli Jews have a long history of helping those in need. One of the beliefs rabbis teach young Jews and new Jews alike is tikkun olam, […]
No one would ever think of telling Governor Rick Perry to return Texas to Mexico. Nor, would anyone chide Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to return California to Mexico. And no one, I mean no one, would ever demand that US President Obama return America to the United Kingdom. Yet, the world, often influenced by Middle Eastern oil money, […]
How often have we heard reports of Arabs throwing rocks or firebombs at Israeli vehicles? Or Hamas and Hezbollah-led terrorist attacks claiming lives of Israeli men, women and children? Or Arab-led Anti-Semitic propaganda being taught to children and reinforced through schools, mosques and television? Or the never-ending cyber attacks on Israel’s government infrastructure? Or what […]
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 […]
