Posts Tagged: Judea Samaria
A 19-Year Name vs. 3,000 Years of History: Judea vs. ‘West Bank’
Read a story about Israel from almost any major news outlet and you’ll see the same convention: “West Bank,” stated as fact, and “Judea and...
Did You Know the UN Is Demanding Jews Leave the ‘Jewish Quarter’ of Jerusalem?
Last week, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution brought by the Palestinians that could only be described as a violation of all principles...
Here’s What You Should Know About Israeli Settlements
Whether in the mainstream media, academia, or a casual conversation among friends, any discussion of Israeli politics inevitably brings up the issue of “Israeli settlements.” But...
British Outlet Suggests Every Israeli in West Bank Is Unhinged Settler Baying for Blood
Hundreds of thousands of Israelis live in the West Bank. Known in Israel by its historical name of Judea and Samaria, the area contains cities that...
Can Jordan Revoke Its Peace Treaty With Israel?
JNS.org - Following warnings to Israel by King Abdullah of Jordan of a “massive conflict” if Israel proceeds with plans to apply Israeli law to...
Israel’s Daunting Decision on Drawing Permanent Borders
JNS.org - “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free!” You’ve doubtless heard that chant many times from supporters of what is called...
Annexation Wouldn’t Hurt Israel
JNS.org - “Annexation Would Hurt Israel” declared the headline of a May 8 op-ed in The New York Times by Mideast scholar Daniel Pipes. According...
When It Comes to Sovereignty, Daniel Pipes Is Wrong
JNS.org - In a recent New York Times article, noted Middle East scholar and pro-Israel pundit Dr. Daniel Pipes warns that Israeli application of sovereignty...
From Daniel Pipes: A Response to My Critics
JNS.org - As Aristotle long ago recognized, virtue is the midpoint between extremes. And I found myself smack at that midpoint in recent days. I published...
The Renewed Importance of Territorial Defense of the Border Communities
The past decade, with the civil war in Syria in particular, saw an easing of Israel’s security situation as the threat posed by the armies...
Why Young Europeans Can’t Understand Israeli Settlers
JNS.org - As world leaders gathered in Jerusalem last month to remember Auschwitz and commemorate 75 years since its liberation, I was sitting in my...
The Path to Peace: Step One, Vision; Step Two, Political Settlement
Nobody expected the Trump administration’s “Opportunity of the Century” economic plan to resolve the Palestinian impasse, but it does have the benefit of demonstrating real...
Airbnb Reverses Course on Judea and Samaria After Strong Pushback From Pro-Israel Groups
Airbnb has reversed its biased decision to ban Jewish listings in Judea and Samaria. This didn’t happen in a vacuum. It happened because of the work...
We Need Another Reagan Plan for Israel
JNS.org - Since Ronald Reagan is by far the president most admired by Republicans in modern times, perhaps GOP leaders and members of Congress should...
