16 ways you know Sukkot is coming to Israel

Here's a story I wrote for a Long Island , NY paper to try and describe the atmosphere in israel leading up to Sukkot, one of the three pilgrimage festivals observed here... "1. The clang of metal poles and the sounds of hammering are practically constant as Jerusalem’s...

Getting in the Mood...

One of the great things about living in Israel is how easy it is to really "feel" any upcoming holiday. Just take a walk through the shuk and the stacks of honey jars, piles of just ripe pomegranates and barrels of shiny Golan apples all make it easy to anticipate Rosh...

New Developments in Iran's Missile Capabilities

Click here to read full article. Iran is vigorously pursuing several missile and space programs at an almost feverish pace with impressive achievements. Iranian missile technology now seems to be more advanced than that of North Korea. A recent report claims that it...

Will Fatah Give Up the Armed Struggle ?

Read the whole story here. Many observers are watching to see to what extent Fatah's Sixth General Congress will advance or retard the prospects for re-launching the peace process between Israel and the Palestinians. In this regard, the crucial question is: Is Fatah going...

Why Is Israel’s Presence in the Territories Called Occupation?

Why Is Israel’s Presence in the Territories Still Called “Occupation”? Avinoam Sharon Click here to read entire article. When an armed force holds territory beyond its own national borders, the term “occupation” readily comes to mind. However, not all...

Is the Palestine Authority Stable Enough To Talk Peace?

While Prime Minister Salam  Fayyad’s stellar reputation in the West as a reformer-statesman continues to inspire confidence among U.S. security officials and donor nations, he does not have the political base to succeed in the long term. Moreover, Washington’s...