Bruce Ticker is a freelance writer based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Most people never consider other options. There may be two prospects that would require the involvement of other parties, but each one carries risks. [Bruce S. Ticker]
OpEd: 2-State Solution is Unworkable but There are Other Solutions Read More »
Bruce Ticker, International, Israel, Opinion, Staff and Bylined ContributorsIt is hard enough to abide high school and college students who bash Israel without bothering to learn all the twists and turns in its conflict with Hamas, but some public-school teachers and college professors have injected themselves into disruptive protests. [Bruce S. Ticker]
President Biden withheld delivery of 3,500 bombs to Israel in part because critics of the Jewish state may abandon him next Nov. 5, denying Democrats another four-year term in the White House. However, a revealing New York Times piece on Sunday suggests that Biden’s prevailing reason was aggravation with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. [Bruce S. Ticker]
Pique Cited as Reason Biden Canceled Bomb Deliveries to Israel Read More »
Bruce Ticker, Israel, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA“Antisemitism is wrong, but I will not be voting for the Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023 (H.R. 6090) today,” writes Greene, “that could convict Christians of antisemitism for believing the Gospel that says Jesus was handed over to Herod to be crucified by the Jews,” as quoted in the Raw Story publication. [Bruce S. Ticker]
After speaking with the Columbia employees, he addressed the camera directly, saying, “Why would we want people who are supporters of genocide to live? I’m confused.” My turn to be confused. In all my years of supporting Israel, which automatically makes me a Zionist, I was never among “supporters of genocide.” My word of honor. [Bruce S. Ticker]
OpEd: The Confused World and Murderous Rhetoric of Khyami James Read More »
Antisemitism, Bruce Ticker, Israel, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USAPhillip confronted West during an interview last Thursday night after he announced the appointment of his running mate, Melina Abdullah, who appeared with him. They both blamed Israel for the war in Gaza and refused to condemn the terror group Hamas, which touched off the war with its Oct. 7 invasion of southern Israel. Maybe they blame Israel for Iran’s massive bombing attack on Saturday, the Jewish Sabbath. [Bruce S. Ticker]
Cornel West Evades CNN’s Question about Whether Israel Should Exist Read More »
Bruce Ticker, Israel, News Media, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USAI feel hopeful that at least two Council members will openly press for local reforms, but one or both council members could be injecting Middle East issues into Council business. Roughly 7.5 million of our people live in Israel, and we want to avert further harm to them. [Bruce S. Ticker]
Progressives Attract with Domestic Policies; Repel with Anti-Israel Policies Read More »
Bruce Ticker, Business & Finance, Israel, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USAIf Hamas and other extremist Arabs are fighting for self-determination in the territories, why did they slaughter 1,200 Jews in such a savage manner? In sovereign Israel, mind you, not Gaza or the West Bank. Why did the Palestinian leadership reject Israel’s offer of a Palestinian state 24 years ago? Why does Hamas refuse a cease-fire while civilians continue to starve and face Israel’s military attacks? [Bruce S. Ticker]
OpEd: Jews Must Set the Record Straight about the War in Gaza Read More »
Antisemitism, Bruce Ticker, Israel, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USAIt was the second of two U.N.S.C. sessions when delegates for the world’s two most powerful tyrannies voted for positions that Israel opposed; Israel was not even authorized to cast a vote. [Bruce S. Ticker]
Hypocrisy Rules as United Nations Demands a Gaza Ceasefire Read More »
Bruce Ticker, International, Israel, Staff and Bylined ContributorsSchumer’s speech is among the most high-minded that I have heard or read. I am leery about some of Schumer’s ideas, especially the two-state solution, but at least he is serious and laying out many of the needs for a peace plan, the obstacles that might stand in the way and the steps that can be taken to succeed. [Bruce S. Ticker]
OpEd: High-Minded Schumer Speech on Israel and Gaza Deserves Serious Attention Read More »
Bruce Ticker, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USAAfter Michigan, I am less worried about the outcome of the general election, assuming that Biden and Trump are the nominees. I also expect that Democrats will retake control of the House of Representatives; Democratic turnout is usually heavier during presidential elections. However, it is a reasonable possibility that Republicans will flip the Senate with a narrow majority. [Bruce S. Ticker]
OpEd: Biden’s Chances for Reelection Better than Even Read More »
Bruce Ticker, Israel, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USAAll this misery started with a cease-fire already in effect between Israel and Hamas, at 6:30 a.m. on Oct. 7. Then terrorists from Gaza swooped across the border and murdered, maimed and raped Israelis, leaving 1,200 corpses behind throughout southern Israel. They seized 240 villagers and soldiers and held them in Gaza; 100 have been released so far. [Bruce S. Ticker]
Hamas Broke the Ceasefire on Oct. 7; Now Its Supporters Want Another One Read More »
Bruce Ticker, International, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USASuozzi’s victory inspired confidence that Democrats can prevail next Nov. 5 in the presidential and congressional elections, and Fitzpatrick’s legislation appears to be a sign that many Republicans feel so vulnerable that they are terrified. Most of Fitzpatrick’s seven co-sponsors, like himself, represent swing districts. Fitzpatrick’s district, mostly Bucks County, borders Northeast Philadelphia, which is one mile north of my residence. [Bruce S. Ticker]
OpEd: House Republicans Stunned by Suozzi’s Victory in Long Island Read More »
Bruce Ticker, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USAObserving portions of the proceedings affirmed for me why the filibuster is a waste of time. I watched the senators take three cloture votes. A version of the bill combining border security with foreign aid failed the first cloture vote. Cloture votes for two subsequent versions passed after border security was dropped from the bill. [Bruce Ticker]
Senate Filibusters Imperil Overseas Lives Read More »
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