My grandparents Rabbi Chaim Meir Kahana and his wife Gertrude survived the atrocities of the Holocaust and the Soviet regime and supported the Jewish community throughout their lives. In 1961 they immigrated to Israel to reunite with their only child, my father, Michael, who they hadn't seen in over a decade.
Most incoming US presidents face a Middle East that is 'on fire,' outgoing US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman tells Israel Hayom. Thanks to the Trump administration policies and the historic Abraham Accords, President Joe Biden will not, he says.
Exclusive: Senator Ted Cruz says that while US President Trump's rhetoric "was reckless and irresponsible," the backlash was disproportionate. "The Democrats and the media are overreaching. This vindictive, impeachment action, combined with a social media purge is reminiscent of the final scene of every one of the Godfather movies."
Israelis experts can't agree on how far away Iran is from developing nuclear weapons, but researchers, politicians, and top military officials all recognize the need to have a reliable, available military option in case we wind up having to act alone.
Former Jewish Agency chair Natan Sharansky: The question of whether to make aliyah or not has become more real for many people because the coronavirus reminds us of the importance of family and home, and Israel symbolizes the Jewish home.
In poor, war-ravaged countries of the Middle East, COVID is yet another crisis for barely functioning regimes. In the wealthy Gulf states, citizens unlucky enough to contract the virus get first-rate care. In the meantime, there is an ever-present fear that Islamist elements will try to exploit the pandemic for their own purposes.
Former Shin Bet technology division head Ron Shamir says US cyber defenders are experiencing a “very difficult hour.” Former Israeli official Micky Aharonson notes that the massive attack could be part of Russia’s attempt to strengthen its negotiating position with Washington.
The Israel Institute for Biological Research promised to provide Israel with a vaccine within record time. Not only did it not deliver, but it also led to the government wasting billions of shekels and valuable resources that could have otherwise been directed towards handling the current economic and health crises.
After years of insulting Israel and funding Hamas, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is making overtures of reconciliation. What does this have to do with the Muslim Brotherhood and US President-elect Joe Biden, and how seriously should Israel take him?
The coronavirus disrupted sporting events and training schedules in every discipline, but that did not stop Israeli athletes from winning one medal after the other at championships worldwide. Shining particularly bright this year was Linoy Ashram, who made history when she was crowned European rhythmic gymnastics champion.
