Category Archives: Israel

School Shootings and Israel

Posted on 16 February 2018 by jrlclemson

“When terrorists attacked a school in Maalot in 1974, Israel did not declare every school a gun-free zone. It passed a law mandating armed security in schools, provided weapons training to teachers and today runs frequent active shooter drills. There … Continue reading →

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Truman, Trump and Trumah

Posted on 13 February 2018 by jrlclemson

In Efrat, Israel, live inspirational friends with whom Renee and I spent a few nights in 2015, and with whom we expect to spend a few more nights this summer, including a Shabbat.  The husband, born in Chicago, recently wrote … Continue reading →

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The Muslim reaction to recognizing Jerusalem

Posted on 6 December 2017 by jrlclemson

“The Muslim reaction to recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital shows the true violent face of Islam. Buckle your seat belts. Mark Langfan writes in Arutz Sheva, that “We are repeatedly scolded for not agreeing to the opinion that “Islam is a … Continue reading →

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NY Times to critics – shut up

Posted on 8 June 2017 by jrlclemson

Jack Englehard in Israel National News They hired her to monitor the paper’s integrity…and they fired her for doing her job. She had two strikes against her. One – she criticized The New York Times first for publishing an op-ed … Continue reading →

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Why the End of the Two-State Solution is the Beginning of Peace

Posted on 19 February 2017 by jrlclemson

The so-called Two-State Solution to Jewish-Arab conflict in Israel has been around since at least 1947.  Israel has many times agreed to such, while Arabs have refused, while stating their intentions to wipe Israel off the map.  Result: Pull the … Continue reading →

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President Trump? Yes!

Posted on 9 November 2016 by jrlclemson

Arutz Sheva 9 November 2016 President Trump? Yes! He caught the rhythm of America, he heard America singing. Jack Engelhard Politically speaking, he came from out of nowhere. He came with a New York swagger. He needed it to bulldoze … Continue reading →

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The Sleepwalkers and Mr Trump

Posted on 7 November 2016 by jrlclemson

By David P. Goldman, Asia Times November 5, 2016 Contrary to conventional wisdom, the world should hope for the election of Donald Trump next Tuesday.  American policy has become a fetid morass in which ideology and influence-peddling jointly serve to … Continue reading →

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Meet the Hamas Billionaires: This Is Where Money Donated To the ‘Palestinians’ Goes

Posted on 2 November 2014 by jrlclemson

“Among the Palestinians, they tell you straight out, ‘I want to get rich.’” So quotes Ella Levy-Weinrib in GLOBES, Israel’s Business Arena, “Meet the Hamas Billionaires” in Israel’s leading business publication. [Do you wonder how many of our tax dollars now … Continue reading →

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Because they were Jews

Posted on 4 July 2014 by jrlclemson

Explaining the outpouring of anguish after the death of three Israeli teenagers “To observers across the world, Israelis’ reaction to the abduction and murder of three teenagers may seem a bit overwrought. Of course, the deaths of any three children, … Continue reading →

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Yes to Israeli Sovereignty

Posted on 28 March 2014 by jrlclemson

Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria is the most logical and Biblical political plan as the solution to the Israeli problem. An increasing number of Israeli rank-and-file, members of the Knesset, rabbis, and journalists are agreeing that sovereignty over the … Continue reading →

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