Mitchell Bard recognizes that in his first term, President Trump did many good things for Israel. He moved the American Embassy to Jerusalem. He recognized the Golan Heights as a permanent part of Israel. He shut down the PLO office in Washington. He slashed aid to the Palestinian Authority. But about Trump’s second term, Bard […]
Netanyahu congratulates Trump on his inauguration and praises his previous achievements
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sent a congratulatory video message to Trump on his inauguration, highlighting Trump’s previous achievements: A video transcript follows, courtesy: The Israel Government Press Office. Congratulations President Trump! Sara and I send our warmest wishes to you, Melania and the American people on your second inauguration as President of the United […]
Trump Said to Warn Israel Not to Remain in Southern Lebanon Beyond 60-Day Ceasefire
In southern Lebanon, a 60-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is now in force. Both sides made certain solemn commitments. The Israelis said that they would remove their troops from Lebanon within 60 days, provided that Hezbollah honored its pledge to pull its own troops and weapons out of southern Lebanon and to redeploy them […]
Israel: Netanyahu addresses the nation about the hostage deal
Amid widespread commentary about the hostage deal, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu formally addressed the nation of Israel about the deal. Below is his full address, courtesy of the Israel Government Press Office: Dear citizens of Israel. On October 7, our enemies perpetrated the worst massacre against the Jewish People since the Holocaust. But amidst […]
You’ll Never Believe This, But It Looks as if Hamas is Sabotaging the Ceasefire Deal
My latest in PJ Media is a VIP article. I am happy to be able to offer you a 5% discount on becoming a VIP member at PJ Media. Just enter the code SPENCER when you sign up here. The disastrous Hamas-Israel ceasefire deal has cast a pall over what should be a festive time. Donald Trump is […]
Houthis attack Israel for the fifth time in a week; Israel retaliates, narrowly missing WHO chief and UN reps
For the fifth time within a week, Yemen-based Houthi jihadists attacked Israel with drones and launched a missile strike that was intercepted. “Yemen Houthi rebel group attacks Israel fifth time in one week as regional tensions escalate,” by Ari David Blaff, National Post, December 25, 2024: The Yemen-based Houthi rebel group claimed responsibility for a drone […]
Netanyahu and the Road to Victory
Elliot Kaufman published in the Wall Street Journal on December 20 an interview he had just conducted with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. It’s a riveting read. At three key moments since October 7, 2023, Netanyahu was given advice by the Biden administration on the conduct of the war against Hamas, and then on the war […]
Netanyahu vows to bring down Houthis ‘as forcefully’ as Israel acted ‘against terror arms of Iran’s axis of evil’
According to Prime Minister Netanyahu, Iran is “dumbfounded” by Israeli strikes, as it “saw investment in proxies go ‘down the tubes.‘” In the same manner, Netanyahu has vowed to go after the Houthis, who have been launching bold attacks against Israel, posing as “the last man standing,” according to the Jerusalem Post. That last man […]
Biden team works with Arabs on Israel ceasefire; Israel works with incoming US administration on hostage release
US and Arab mediators are engaging in negotiations in Egypt and Qatar, while the most important party is missing from the meetings: Israel. The Biden administration and the Arabs don’t control how Israel defends itself. Qatar and Saudi Arabia blamed October 7 on the Israeli “occupation,” while Egypt and Qatar were among those who condemned […]
Netanyahu issues tough response to criticism of Israel’s position in Syrian siege
Yet again, Islamic countries turn a blind eye to the activities of jihad terrorists and say nothing about Turkey’s expansionist activities in Syria, but are unified on keeping Israel out of Syrian territory, to the potential detriment of the Jewish state. While Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq and even UN peacekeepers condemn Israel for advancing […]