By SHOSHANA BRYEN, JEWISH POLICY CENTER— How much territory does Israel need to be secure in the absence of peace with its Palestinian neighbors? Is that different from how much security Israel is entitled to under that circumstance? Who decides? And why is an American general trying to find out? These are not trick questions…
Danny Ayalon, former Israeli Ambassador to the U.S., has founded the NPO “The Truth About Israel” to promote Israel’s status in the world, and fight the campaign of incitement and de-legitimization organized against it. Each week, Danny examines the critical events that shape public opinion and attitudes towards Israel. Danny’s organization educates and trains Israelis…
By MARK LANDLER and JODI RUDOREN, NY TIMES— In Damascus, the Syrian government’s forces are digging in against rebels in a bloody civil war that is swiftly approaching the grim milestone of 100,000 dead. In Cairo, an angry tide of protesters again threatens an Egyptian president. At the same time, in tranquil Tel Aviv, Secretary…
By ISRAEL HAYOM— The Egyptian military is ready to die to defend the people against “terrorists” and extremists, Egypt’s army chief said Wednesday, after President Mohammed Morsi rejected a military ultimatum and public pressure to quit, vowing that he would also put his life on the line. The statement was posted on a Facebook page…
By MAAYNA MISKIN, ARUTZ 7— Security teams in Beit El in the Binyamin region held a drill this week that mimicked a large-scale terrorist infiltration targeting local schools. “The ‘incident’ started with firebombs and rock throwing. From there it progressed to two terrorists in Bnei Tzvi , there were about eight wounded there. Then we…