Why go all the way to Hulu.com to watch the Simpsons Israel episode when you can watch it here at your favorite Israel blog? The video expires on May 3rd, so you have about a month to watch it for free online before it disappears. It aired in the United States on Fox on Sunday, [...]
Categories: Entertainment
I just finished reading through a great article about a second year tradition that sprang to life during the Obama campaign. At that time, while on the road constantly, three campaign employees sat down together on Erev Pesach to have a Seder. To their surprise, Obama walked into the room and asked if he could join [...]
Categories: Judaism, United States of America
I recently happened to switch on BBC World News, a channel that I don’t usually watch. As I surfed by the channel, my attention was attracted by voice of an Arab speaker when I heard him criticizing Israel. Although this is not an unusual thing to hear, I generally express interest in these types of [...]
Categories: Palestinian Authority, Palestinians, Peace Process, Uncategorized
So far, it seems that my hopes about Israel’s inclusion in the UN Human Rights Council are not going to come true. Yet again, the UNHRC seems to be targeting Israel, and Israel is fighting back. The Jerusalem Post reports: Israel strongly rejected on Thursday a UN Human Rights Council resolution calling for Israel to [...]
Categories: Diplomacy, Gaza Strip, Hamas, Human Rights, Non-Profits and NGOs, Palestinians, Sderot
After the recent tension between Israel and the United States, it seems that the countries have reconciled and moved on. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu flew to Washington for a two hour meeting with President Barack Obama. Just a few days after the epic health care bill was passed, Obama’s time is limited and valuable, so it is a big sign that he took time to meet with Netanyahu.
Categories: United States of America
Once upon a time many years ago, military strength was an admired quality. Military leaders were heroes, and their conquests hailed as folklore among ordinary people. Examples of such hero military officers include Napoleon, Nelson, Montgomery and others. It seems, however, that military strength has become less and less admired over the years to the [...]
Categories: Anti-Semitism, Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Palestinians
A little news emerged today from the Israeli businessworld. Israel’s largest company, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries (NASDAQ: TEVA) has annouced a takeover of European generic drug company Ratiopharm, for 3.6 billion Euros.
Categories: Economy
I wrote about the Simpson family going to Israel a few months back. It seems that the day is almost upon us: After 20 years of poking fun at American culture, the Simpsons are scheduled to land at Ben-Gurion Airport to target Israel.
Categories: Culture, Entertainment, United States of America
A rocket fired by the Ansar al-Suna terrorist group in Gaza has killed a foreign worker from Thailand on a farm in South Israel. While the number of rockets has decreased dramatically, it is far from zero as well. The rocket attack coincided with a visit to Gaza from the European Union, and is proof [...]
Categories: Gaza Strip, Operation Cast Lead, Security, Terrorism
If you have been living under a rock, let me update you on a recent situation that has grown increasingly popular for debate in the news and political forums. While the highest ranking visit from a United States official since Obama became president, the Jerusalem municipality approved a plan to construct 1,600 new homes in [...]
Categories: Construction, Jerusalem, United States of America
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