It’s not just the posters and protests that keep the hostage story alive. The very notion of human beings languishing in a mysterious hell has a way of sticking to one’s consciousness, especially if they’re members of your tribe.
Taking heat would have shown her courage; it would have shown that she’s no one’s puppet; it would have told her party and the world that she puts principle above politics.
Sooner or later, Israel may have to fight a war that nobody wants and nobody can prevent.
Even at the age of 20, when students are at their most idealistic, Shapiro was able to see what most diplomats, politicians, pundits and peace processors could not: Arafat was a phony.
Israel’s foes have seen up close that Israel is no paper tiger. In the long run, this targeted killing approach may indeed help prevent wars and save thousands of lives.
Death deters those who want to live. It turns out you usually find those terrorists in the highest echelons, jet-setting from one Mideast capital to another, trying to look important.
As critical as safety is, Israel reminds us there’s a lot more to the Jewish brand than seeking protection.
The two events—Bibi in America playing his favorite role as global figure and Bibi rushing back home to deal with a horrific attack—captured the stark contrast between fantasy and reality.
His speech in Congress overflowed with extraordinary rhetoric. But at the end, all I wanted to know was: How close are we to a security alliance with Saudi Arabia to help Israel combat the biggest and most urgent threat to its existence?
His speech in the U.S. Congress gives him a unique chance to shape his legacy after two very difficult years that have tarnished his reputation.
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