The source of this op-ed is the left-wing Israeli newspaper Haaretz. But don’t let that fool you. The writer is one of the most distinguished and erudite politicians Israel has ever produced. Perhaps that’s why he left Israeli politics years
by Dan Friedman27 Nov 2011, 4:29 PM PST0
Today, I have copied and pasted two news items, both dealing with the same costly U.S. intelligence failures in the Mideast. Read both. Each is a companion piece to the other. To my mind, they attest to the sophistication of
by Dan Friedman21 Nov 2011, 1:48 PM PST0
Lots of firecrackers going off simultaneously right now hinting at greater pyrotechnics to come. On Sunday, I sent around a link to a story in which Israel’s president, uber dove Shimon Peres, warns that “A military strike on Iran is
by Dan Friedman8 Nov 2011, 7:35 PM PST0
This piece is telling since it is coming from the dean of Israel’s doves (and a key player in the development of Israel’s nuclear weapons program). From Israel Hayom, 11/6/2011. Strike on Iran more likely than diplomatic solution, Peres says:
by Dan Friedman6 Nov 2011, 2:51 PM PST0
More evidence to reinforce the view that Obama is facilitating the systematic Islamization of the Middle East. And yet another Obama foreign policy debacle the Republican candidates should be homing in on now. After all, if one of them becomes
by Dan Friedman28 Oct 2011, 1:20 PM PST0
Only gentiles have the imagination to create an illusion like “the peace process,” only Arabs are shrewd enough to exploit it, and only Jews are foolish enough to chase after it. YNET, 10/23/11 Rice: Olmert surprised me In new book,
by Dan Friedman24 Oct 2011, 3:19 PM PST0
In the Islamic world natures fills a power vacuum with – you guessed it – Islam! The Telegraph (UK), 10/23/2011 Libya’s liberation: interim ruler unveils more radical than expected plans for Islamic law Libya‘s interim leader outlined more radical plans
by Dan Friedman24 Oct 2011, 6:10 AM PST0
It is incredible what political simpletons Jews are. They shut their eyes to one of the most elementary rules of life, that you must not “meet halfway” those who do not want to meet you. — Ze’ev (Vladimir) Jabotinsky, “The
by Dan Friedman22 Oct 2011, 2:42 AM PST0
Beyond the debate over the morality or justice of Israel’s deal to release 1000 terrorists for one kidnapped soldier lies a simple fact: the Arabs always regard Israel’s last offer -even if rejected – as the starting point for new
by Dan Friedman18 Oct 2011, 9:48 AM PST0
“If they’re looking for 007, they got Mr. Bean” Only one of two conclusions can possibly be drawn from this Reuters story. Either the Iranians are suckers or our president is.
by Dan Friedman14 Oct 2011, 6:10 AM PST0
Watch these two videos. It didn’t take long before “Occupy Wall St.” got around to the Jews. [youtube l3Y9CARUwio nolink] [youtube NWwK5TBcoUY nolink] Considering it was allegedly one racist sign (never photographed) that got the MSM to paint the entire
by Dan Friedman11 Oct 2011, 5:49 AM PST0
If you think Fast & Furious is an action movie starring Vin Diesel, who can blame you? The 2009 film got much more media coverage than the current White House arms scandal of the same name. But if you’re curious
by Dan Friedman9 Oct 2011, 5:43 PM PST0
To: Republican candidates and strategists Re: “Occupy Wall St. movement,” a blessing in disguise The “Occupy Wall St. movement” and the people behind it face an irreconcilable internal contradiction. The centrist American people know it’s plainly a leftist enterprise with
by Dan Friedman8 Oct 2011, 6:08 PM PST0
Poor Elliott Abrams, he must be the loneliest guy at the CFR. If anyone over there can be dubbed a “friend of Israel” it’s him. But that alone doesn’t qualify Abrams to be the only one sitting by himself in
by Dan Friedman6 Oct 2011, 9:24 AM PST0
Did I hear someone say “ethnic cleansing?” First the Middle East Muslims threw out the Jews. Now that the Muslim lands are Judenrein (rid of Jews), the Muslims are coming for the Christians. Middle East Forum, September 28, 2011 Running
by Dan Friedman5 Oct 2011, 5:25 AM PST0
It’s been a little over a week since the Obama-Israel rapprochement, but those hoping it would last will be sorely disappointed. When it comes to Israel, it’s back to business as usual for BHO. Defense Secretary Panetta just landed there
by Dan Friedman3 Oct 2011, 12:20 PM PST0
Egyptians tear down Israel Embassy’s security wall By AYA BATRAWY, Associated Press – 7 hours ago CAIRO (AP) — Hundreds of Egyptian protesters, some swinging hammers and others using their bare hands, tore down parts of a graffiti-covered security wall
by Dan Friedman10 Sep 2011, 6:34 AM PST0
The Arab Spring has already opened up new opportunities in Egypt. For the first time in decades Cairo real estate looks attractive. Mr. Obama, how can we ever thank you? www.israelnationalnews.com, 9/9/2011 Hamas Looks to Cairo for New Headquarters Hamas
by Dan Friedman9 Sep 2011, 4:15 PM PST0
This would be a good time to remember there is a world of difference between finding and destroying al-Qaeda and the Taliban and remaking a tribal society in our image. For one thing, accomplishing the former while passing up the
by Dan Friedman9 Sep 2011, 6:28 AM PST0
This should quiet all the bitter skeptics who said Obama’s Libyan adventure would wind up trading Qaddafi for something worse. Heh. Libya Rebel Commander Plays Down Islamist Past September 02, 2011 | Associated Press TRIPOLI, Libya — The rebels’ Tripoli
by Dan Friedman3 Sep 2011, 12:39 PM PST0
Rebel commander: “Six months of fighting has left some 50,000 dead” Let’s all remember Obama facilitated this revolution, introducing a novel doctrine with no legal standing, Responsibility To Protect. Then, to avoid Congress, he used NATO to implement it while
by Dan Friedman31 Aug 2011, 4:55 PM PST0
Four sources and four disparate views on the future of Libya, all adding up to unintended* consequences and trouble ahead. Mshari al-Zaydi: What about the Jihadists in Libya? Ex-jihadists in the new Libya Iran ‘discreetly aided Libyan rebels’ The Islamist
by Dan Friedman30 Aug 2011, 10:28 AM PST0
As I’ve noted before, reports of the death of European culture are premature. Europeans will return to their roots and repel the encroachment of Islam in European societies. They’ve done it before. The French and the Germans have already thrown
by Dan Friedman25 Aug 2011, 7:52 AM PST0
NRO’s Andrew McCarthy is quickly becoming the go-to man for clear-eyed commentary and analysis on the multi-front war we face against the Jihad. Here he sorts out the bewildering events that have taken place in Israel over the last 48
by Dan Friedman22 Aug 2011, 7:20 AM PST0
If you’re up to it, add this little item to the unprecedented whirlwind of events that has been unleashed at home and abroad: (Fox News) Palestinian Authority Using U.S. Aid to Help Pay Millions in Salaries to Jailed Terror Suspects,
by Dan Friedman8 Aug 2011, 7:01 PM PST0