So Where Are the Progressives?
(Previously published in The Jerusalem Post) It is time for pro-Israel American liberals to speak up. Saeed Abedini is the American Christian pastor who was falsely imprisoned by Iran and…
What Would Happen if Israel Withdrew from the West Bank and Ended the ‘Siege’ of Gaza
(Previously published in The Jerusalem Post) Within the next five years, expect Israel to begin to unilaterally disengage from the West Bank. There is rarely an audience at a college,…
Why College Students who Fight for Social Justice should Support Israel
(Previously published in The Jerusalem Post) Progressive voices on campus never mention the much more egregious PA and Hamas torture of Palestinians, the honor killings of women, or the utter…
If Iran Cheats can Israel Still Strike?
(Previously published in The Jerusalem Post) An Israeli pre-emptive attack against Iranian nuclear facilities is theoretically still a reality. Will President Barack Obama again say to Israel “atem lo levad”…
The Price President Obama Will Demand from Israel for Increased Military Aid After the JCPOA
(Previously published in The Jerusalem Post) To the president, this deal is not so much about nuclear weapons. It’s about the president’s outreach to the Muslim people as articulated in…
Israeli Optimism Survives Despite Living in a Region with No Immediate Solutions
(Previously published in The Jerusalem Post) We should hope for Israel’s success and try not to be tempted to impose solutions where none exist. This February marked the 10-year anniversary…