Tag Archives: Netanyahu

Making Teshuva on Iran

Posted on October 1, 2012 by

Last week, I read Rabbi Eric Yoffie’s blog posting about PM Netanyahu’s recent appearances on American television wherein the Prime Minister condemned the Obama Administration’s policy of setting no red lines regarding Iran’s acquisition of nuclear weapons. Rabbi Yoffie’s assertion … Continue reading →

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AIPAC, Iran, America and Israel

Posted on March 7, 2012 by

This week’s AIPAC Policy Conference was all about one concern, Iran. There appears to be agreement between the Israeli and American governments on most of the major issues related to Iran. Iran is a threat to the peace of the … Continue reading →

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PA Backing Off Declaration of Statehood?

Posted on June 9, 2011 by

In April, I began writing this article. Within hours of completing the first draft, there were multiple reassurances that the Palestinian Authority was going forward with its plans. I then shelved my article. However, with the article today in the … Continue reading →

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Who Slammed The Door?

Posted on May 26, 2011 by

This following piece was submitted by Rabbi Henry Karp as a comment to my article “Why Bibi’s Speech Worked.” Many thanks to Rabbi Karp. ********************************************************************************** Already the pundits have joined the Palestinians in claiming that Netanyahu’s remarks in Washington, both … Continue reading →

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Why Bibi’s Speech Worked

Posted on May 26, 2011 by

I think that most of us expected Prime Minister Netanyahu’s speech on Tuesday before the US Congress to be a defiant right wing speech. Commentators, no doubt had their stories ready entitled, “Bibi rebukes Barack” or “Bibi Bashes O!” It … Continue reading →

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Hamas, Fatah, and Negotiations

Posted on May 25, 2011 by

President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu each gave two significant addresses concerning Israel within a week. While the President’s speech given Thursday created a great deal of controversy, the President’s speech given on Sunday before the American Israel Public Affairs … Continue reading →

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Video and Transcript – PM Netanyahu’s Speech to Congress 2011

Posted on May 25, 2011 by

 Speech by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to a Joint Meeting of the United States Congress May 24, 2011 I am deeply honored by your warm welcome.  And I am deeply honored that you have given me the opportunity to address … Continue reading →

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Netanyahu on Capitol Hill

Posted on May 24, 2011 by

Prime Minister Netanyahu’s speech to a joint session of Congress today was punctuated with over two dozen standing ovations by members of the House. One of Israel’s leading political commentators has described Netanyahu’s visit to the United States as having … Continue reading →

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