Geert Wilders and European democracy The outcome of the current trial of Dutch parliamentarian Geert Wilders on charges of “incitement to hatred” will represent a watershed in Europe’s response to the challenge of Islamic fundamentalism. Wilders, nicknamed Mozart...
Inappropriate behavior by former Foreign Ministry Director General at UN sponsored anti-Israel conference In response to my last column titled Confronting Jews who defame Jews, one of my readers sent me official United Nations summaries of a conference held this month in Malta “in support of Israeli-Palestinian peace” under the joint...
Confronting Jews who defame Jews The time has come to draw red lines between legitimate criticism and initiatives seeking to demonize Israel. Richard Goldstone’s infamous role as the token head of the UNHRC report accusing the IDF of war crimes is only one example of...
The impending Haredi implosion Ongoing external threats have diverted us from confronting the burgeoning Haredi crisis which is rapidly developing into a national disaster. Haredim are an important component of our society. They represent an attractive contrast to the excessive...
