Hysteria over nation-state law

It is inevitable – and laudable – that there are debates and differences over most new legislation. However, that does not justify the global hysteria generated over the recently passed nation-state law, which the clear majority of Israelis support…writes Isi Leibler. Read more

U.S. President Trump: A balance sheet

U.S. President Donald Trump’s meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin served to increase the paranoia about him to an all-time high…writes Isi Leibler. Read more

The Perils facing Anglo Jewry

Over 10 years ago, I warned that the passivity of the Anglo-Jewish leadership would likely lead to disastrous political consequences and negatively impact the younger generation, which was being inadequately educated to face its challenges…writes Isi Leibler. Read more

Balancing dangers and opportunities…writes Isi Leibler

The speed of change – both positive and negative – in this region over the past two months has been breathtaking. Read more

Reviewing a month of hypocrisy and moral decadence

Never have we witnessed such morally decadent political behavior as what has transpired these past weeks…writes Isi Leibler. Read more

The disintegration of American Jewry

American Jewry, apart from the Orthodox and a minority of committed non-Orthodox, is demographically imploding…writes Isi Leibler. Read more

Threatening regional storm clouds

Notwithstanding the exuberance of Israelis at the jubilant 70^th Independence Day celebrations, justified in light of Israel’s extraordinary achievements and progress on both the diplomatic and defence fronts, the Jewish state will be facing major challenges over the next few months…writes Isi Leibler. Read more

Accusing Putin of antisemitism

A very significant portion of my life has been devoted to personally combating Russian antisemitism…writes Isi Leibler. Read more

AIPAC leadership losing the plot…writes Isi Leibler

The American Jewish leadership’s downward spiral has accelerated. This can be traced back to its cowardly silence when then-President Barack Obama began treating Israel as a rogue state and applied moral equivalence to Israelis defending themselves and Palestinian terrorists. Read more

Dysfunctional politics and disgraceful behaviour

The criminal charges recommended by the Israel Police against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the politicians’ and media’s reactions amount to perhaps the most scandalous political imbroglio in Israel’s history…writes Isi Leibler. Read more

The predictable liberal response to Pence

Listening to U.S. Vice President Mike Pence’s address to the Knesset was a euphoric experience…writes Isi Leibler. Read more

Seeking the perfect national leader

We expect national leaders to behave in an exemplary manner and act as role models to be emulated…writes Isi Leibler. Read more

Discretion in dealing with Europe’s populist parties

Populist and nationalist parties are emerging as powerful political forces. They are likely to profoundly influence domestic and foreign policies in virtually every European country…writes Isi Leibler. Read more

American Jews: Look in the mirror…writes Isi Leibler

There are some unpleasant facts and bitter truths about a large component of Diaspora Jews that are being swept under the carpet. Read more

Storm clouds gathering over the region…writes isi Leibler

The volatility of political activity in the Middle East region is dizzying. Read more

Recent sexual controversies and upheavals…writes Isi Leibler

While sexual attitudes are inclined to change from generation to generation, controversies relating to sexual behavior are ageless and even occupy a prominent role in the biblical narrative. Read more

Commemorating the ANZAC liberation of Beersheba

Today Australia is indisputably Israel’s best friend in the world – in every respect…writes  Isi Leibler. Read more

The enemy of my enemy

The dramatic swing to the right in the recent Austrian elections is likely to have widespread repercussions throughout Europe. It will also oblige Israel to reconsider its current approach to far right-wing groups….writes Isi Leibler. Read more

Fatah-Hamas reconciliation: A fusion of evils…writes Isi Leibler

World leaders – including some of our American friends – are apparently still unwilling to face reality and continue to delude themselves that Mahmoud Abbas and the Palestinian Authority can be induced to making a peace settlement if Israel continues to appease them and excuse their crimes. Read more

The ongoing kulturkampf with the ultra-Orthodox

The Chief Rabbinate, backed by its ultra-Orthodox political factions, has imposed additional extreme and even bizarre rulings that impact on the nation…writes Isi Leibler. Read more

Facing a challenging new year

We enter Rosh Hashanah 5778 with conflicting emotions…writes Isi Leibler. Read more

The prisoner exchange imbroglio…writes Isi Leibler

It has been reported that Israel is once again engaged in negotiations with Hamas on the issue of prisoner exchanges. Read more

Europe begins to appreciate the reality of Islamic terrorism

Until recently, most European governments avoided confronting the reality and true nature of Islamic terrorism by burying their heads in the sand…writes Isi Leibler. Read more

The never-ending peace process farce…writes Isi Leibler

Unless the U.S. is willing to bite the bullet and finally confront Mahmoud Abbas and the Palestinian Authority, the forthcoming mission to the region by U.S. representatives Jared Kushner and Jason Greenblatt to “restart the peace process” on behalf of President Donald Trump may prove to be highly counterproductive. Read more

Accelerating chaos within the American Jewish community…writes Isi Leibler

The chaos enveloping American Jewry since the election of President Donald Trump—which many predicted would be merely a passing phenomenon—has in fact increased exponentially over the past few months. Read more

Postmortem of a disastrous month

The dramatic setbacks of the past month have been somewhat destabilising in contrast to the almost euphoric atmosphere which prevailed…writes Isi Leibler. Read more

A Memoir – Background of an Indian prime minister’s visit

This week’s historic visit to Israel by India’s prime minister revived memories of my previous associations with Indian leaders and the Indian Jewish community in the 1980s. Read more

British Jews: A wake up call

British Jews and many other British nationals were shocked and dismayed with the outcome of last week’s general elections in the U.K….writes Isi Leibler. Read more

Israel must now be proactive…writes Isi Leibler

The fervent hope shared by most Israelis — despite the frustration of some American Jews — is that U.S. President Donald Trump will overcome his domestic political problems and strengthen the U.S.-Israel alliance. Read more

After Trump visit, the onus rests on us…writes Isi Leibler

Overall, U.S. President Donald Trump has delivered. He will not have satisfied the delusional aspirations of Israel’s radical right but, despite some missteps before he arrived, highlighted by hostile and misleading press reports, the Trump visit was favourable for Israel and outlined parameters of what can be achieved with the Palestinians. Read more

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