On Feb. 20, the Argentine Senate approved a bill that incorporates the so called “Trial in Absentia” into Argentina’s criminal procedure law. [Adriana Camisar]
Argentina Adopts ‘Trial in Absentia’ Law Read More »
International, Israel, Middle East, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
This book has 30 biographical sketches, which are divided into six sections: 4 Healers; 11 Leaders and Ambassadors; 4 academics; 2 artists; 5 innovators; and 4 philanthropists and entrepreneurs. [Donald H. Harrison]
30 Trailblazing Israeli Women Profiled in ‘Beyond Division’ Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, International, Israel, Middle East, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors
We knew this moment would come, but that does not make it any less agonizing. The images of caskets being paraded in Gaza are searing proof of Hamas’ brutality and the depths of its inhumanity. [Ronald S. Lauder]
WJC: Hamas Death Cult Threatens Peaceful Future for Middle East Read More »
Israel, Middle East, Opinion, World Jewish Congress
In a letter signed by 143 members of Congress, including a dozen Jewish members, House Democrats on Thursday urged President Donald Trump to retract his plan to take over Gaza and to resettle its residents elsewhere. [SDJW staff report]
143 House Democrats Urge Trump to Retract His Gaza Plan Read More »
Israel, Middle East, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
President Trump’s vision of an eastern Mediterranean resort to rival the Riviera exposed the scope of the dangers in Gaza. He would have been better off letting his concept stay in Vegas, or Palm Beach. The very act of talking about it during a news conference last week, on Tuesday, could trigger greater hazards. [Bruce S. Ticker]
Trump’s Gaza Plan Roils the Middle East Read More »
Bruce Ticker, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Trump’s suggestion of offering Gazans the choice to temporarily relocate with international support breaks away from old paradigms, much like the child’s truth encouraged those around the emperor to see clearly for the first time. [Rabbi Dr. Michael Leo Samuel]
Trump’s Gaza Proposal and ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’ Read More »
Israel, Jewish History, Michael Leo Samuel-Rabbi, Middle East, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
One thing is clear about U.S. President Trump’s plan for Gaza: the whole world, except for Israel’s government and the U.S. administration, is united in rejecting the idea. Most vociferous in opposing it are the Arab countries, especially those two (Egypt and Jordan) slated to accept the Gazans who agree to leave that benighted piece of real estate. So much for Arab solidarity. Not to mention human compassion in the rest of the world. [Dorothea Shefer-Vanson]
Trump’s Gaza Plan Leaves the World Aghast and Confused Read More »
Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, International, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Partial transcript of a debate among King Farouk I of Egypt, President Shukri Kuwatly of Syria, President Bechara Khoury of Lebanon, King Abdullah of Jordan and King Faisal II of Iraq on the evening of May 14, 1948, minutes after David Ben-Gurion proclaimed the establishment of the State of Israel. (Bruce Lowitt)
Satire: Palestine Solutions, Then and Now Read More »
Bruce F. Lowitt, Israel, Middle East, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
Within hours of the jubilant press conference to announce the US “takeover” of Gaza and the potential of turning this war ravaged region into the crown jewel of the Middle East, Saudi Arabia publicly affirmed their support for a Palestinian state as sine qua non to any normalization of relations with Israel. [Amy Neustein, Ph.D]
Resolving Gaza’s ‘Custody Battle’–the Capstone of Trump’s Mideast Peace Negotiations? Read More »
Amy Neustein, Israel, Middle East, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Given his priorities of avoiding foreign wars and troop deployments abroad, Donald Trump surprised the world when he announced that the United States will “take over” Gaza, relocate its Palestinian residents in Egypt and Jordan, and oversee but not pay for its reconstruction. [Laurie Baron]
Satire: Marketable American Gaza Annexation (MAGA) Read More »
Lawrence Baron, Middle East, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA
People in my generation (and younger) don’t really trust those in power or our institutions. And we have good reason for that. I was in 7th grade when the September 11th attacks happened, and then I watched the U.S. spend billions of dollars – and deploy millions of servicemembers – to fight endless wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. … (Congresswoman Sara Jacobs)
OpEd: Why Young People Distrust the Democratic Party Read More »
International, Lifestyles, Middle East, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
If my math is right, $50 million would buy more than 2,400 condoms for each and every male in Gaza between the ages of 15 and 64.
That would allow the use of a condom every day, for almost seven years by every male in Gaza in that age group. A daunting task. [Dorian de Wind, The Moderate Voice]
$50 Million for Gaza Condoms? Fact Checker Very Much Doubts White House Claim! Read More »
Dorian de Wind, Israel, Middle East, The Moderate Voice, USA
The “For a Righteous Cause” report, published for the fourth year by the Center for the Study of Contemporary European Jewry at Tel Aviv University (TAU) in recognition of International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Monday, January 27, 2025, highlights an encouraging phenomenon: new exhibitions and museums commemorating the Holocaust and heroism that have opened or are under construction in Muslim countries. [Press Release]
Holocaust Museums Open in Muslim-Majority Countries Read More »
Holocaust, International, Israel, Jewish History, Middle East, Press Release
Trump’s November 2024 victory is seen as a game changer for Israel, nullifying much of the Biden agenda and installing a much needed, friendly American ally to back up Israel. But not all signs indicate that outcome. On the plus side are very Zionist appointees: Marco Rubio, Secretary of State; Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense; Mike Waltz, National Security Advisor; Elise Stefanik, US Ambassador to the UN; Mike Huckabee, US Ambassador to Israel; and many others. [Steve Kramer]