A special benediction for President Trump
On the last day of his visit to Jerusalem in 1871, William Seward, secretary of state under President Abraham Lincoln, attended Sabbath evening prayers at…
Capital of Israel
The State Department challenges Trump over moving an embassy
On Dec. 6 President Trump recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and instructed the State Department to begin planning the relocation of our embassy…
On Jerusalem, Trump Compels the Palestinians to Face Reality
If the Palestinians could produce a leader with the political vision of Nelson Mandela, they would have a state. Mandela understood the most fundamental lesson…
Middle East Peacemaking Cartel Has Failed. It’s Time for Change
Former State Department official Aaron David Miller, who helped execute American Middle East policy throughout most of the last 25 years, including much of the…
Hamas Mobilizes in the Wake of Trump’s Jerusalem Decision
Hamas is shopping for new friends and allies to buy into their facade of political leadership after the United States recognized Jerusalem as the capital…
Trump’s Position On Jerusalem: The Right Thing To Do
President Trump’s bold decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and to move the embassy there from Tel Aviv is both long overdue…