Responses have done more damage than the virus
The novel coronavirus outbreak will likely die out before the end of winter, but the massive blow to global aviation and tourism industries will last much longer.
Commentary
Severe measures are warranted, but there's no need for panic
The main issue about the emergence of the new coronavirus is the fact that we are dealing with it as we go. The public has to trust that the government is doing everything it can to minimize its impact.
As usual, Palestinian Islamic Jihad is trying to torpedo a ceasefire
The Egyptians, as usual, will be called upon to help calm the situation, along with the UN's mission to Gaza. They've likely already engaged with the sides, but will only be able to make progress after the current tit-for-tat subsides.
Hating Trump can't unite the Democrats
The Democrats have become a party divided between the moderates, obsessed with destroying Trump, and the socialists, obsessed with destroying the Democrats.
Dutch museum mulls censoring Degas to avoid offending Muslims
"The role of museums is changing," official tells TV program "Buitenhof" on Feb. 9. "They are increasingly seen as part of the culture and society around them."
After years of a strong chill, something warm this way blows
Due to the clear and decisive policies put forth by the American administration, along with a slow but consistent change taking place in Israel's favor within the German government and society, a growing number of Germans have begun expressing sympathy for Israel's position.
No need to brood, sovereignty is underway
Instead of celebrating an ideological and political victory and taking pride in the fact that Israel has reached the pinnacle of its political aspirations, the leaders of the settlement enterprise are unnecessarily anxious.
4 decades after the Islamic Revolution, Iran is at a crossroads
The revolution that brought the ayatollahs to power has, over time, created an identity crisis among ordinary Iranians, who see their country struggle between extremism and the desire to be accepted by the West.
Abbas is leading the Palestinians down another dead-end street
The only card Abbas essentially has left, aside from returning to the negotiation table, which he apparently doesn't consider an option, is threatening to dismantle the Palestinian Authority. Such a move, however, will drag the Palestinians light years backward.
An open letter from Judea and Samaria mayors
We want peace, and we have always wanted peace. The Trump plan is the only vision that actually acknowledges what it will take to get peace.