CORRECTION: I mistakenly read the linked article to state that the Hamas proposal accepts an Israeli state in 1967 borders, when it actually accepts a Palestinian state in 1967 borders. Pan-Arab media has reported that Hamas has been rewriting its Charter. Purported changes would accept a Palestinian state within 1967 border. They would also eliminate … [Read more...]
Leonard Cohen Dies, But Lives
It's been a horrible week. No question about it. Today brings word that Leonard Cohen has died at age 82. Words cannot express the feelings of gratitude I have for his life and his achievement. From his first album in 1967 he accompanied me through my youth and into later days. All the way through. Cohen could only have arisen in the heart of the … [Read more...]
Avrum Burg Speaks on 50th Anniversary of German-Israel Diplomatic Relations
Tuesday marks the Jubilee of Israel-German diplomatic relations. In commemoration of this major milestone, German Radio's Israel correspondent, Dr. Sebastian Engelbrecht, traveled to Kibbutz Yakum and recorded this interview (listen to the original Hebrew) on the state of affairs between the two nations. Among the most important issues was Burg's urging … [Read more...]
שקרי שואה
This article, Lies of the Shoah, was written by Prof. Ilan Sadeh and originally published in News1. Because that publication has censored and removed it, I publish it here in full. I've written this post to comment on the legal controversy surrounding the article. מאת: דר' אילן שדה. בקרוב יחול יום השואה הבינלאומי ואחריו יום השואה הישראלי. אז נחזר … [Read more...]