Alon Ben-Meir
ARTICLES BY: Alon Ben-Meir
Palestinian Refugees: Right vs. Reality
In my last article, I argued that the ultimate solution to the Palestinian refugees’ right of return is resettlement and/or compensation. Indeed, given the history...
The End of the ‘Right of Return’
The nearly three months of demonstrations by Palestinians along the Israel-Gaza border under the banner of the “March of Return” quickly turned violent. This provides another...
An Opposing View on Israel’s Nation-State Law
Last week, the Israeli Knesset passed a new Basic Law that proclaims Israel "the historical homeland of the Jewish people in which the State of...
The Future of the EU After Trump’s Betrayal
My visit to Brussels during the NATO annual conference was nothing short of bewildering and dismaying. Trump’s rampage against our most trusted and faithful allies...
Israel-Hamas Reconciliation Is Possible
Any protracted conflict can come to an end under certain circumstances that either evolve over a period of time or are precipitated by one side,...
What Erdogan’s ‘Election’ Will Mean for Turkey — and the World
The re-election of Turkey’s President Erdogan -- falsely considered to be free, fair, and representative of the will of the majority of the Turkish population -- has dire implications,...
Why the US Must Expand, Not Withdraw, Forces From Syria
In early April, Donald Trump stated that the US should withdraw its military forces from Syria. Secretary of Defense Mattis seems to have persuaded Trump...
Decertifying the Iran Deal Is a Dangerous Mistake
The decertification of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), popularly known as the Iran nuclear deal, by President Trump is most unfortunate. It seems...
The Tragedy in Syria Rests on the Shoulders of the West
President Trump’s characterization of the US attack on specific Syrian chemical storage and research facilities as “mission accomplished” is technically accurate, as the intended targets...
Is a War Between Israel and Iran/Hezbollah Imminent? (Part Two)
This is the second part in a two-part series. To view part one, click here. The recent violation of Israel’s air space by an Iranian drone...
Is a War Between Israel and Iran/Hezbollah Imminent?
The recent violation of Israel’s air space by an Iranian drone -- and Israel’s retaliation against Syrian and Iranian targets -- prompted many observers to...
Congress Is Complicit in Mass Shootings
Once again, we are faced with another mass shooting. This time the cold-blooded killings took place at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, killing 14 innocent...
The Dangerous Erosion of US Global Leadership
Only one year after Donald Trump was inaugurated, the US has already suffered an alarming setback to its global leadership role. In short order, Trump...
When Geopolitical Conditions and Moral Values Converge
The geopolitical developments in the Middle East over the past 15 years have created new political and security dynamics engendered by the violent turmoil and profound...
Israel to Deduct Money Sent to Family of Ari Fuld's Murderer from Funds Transferred to Palestinian Authority
University of Michigan Regent Denounces Professor's 'Antisemitic' Refusal to Recommend Student for Study in Tel Aviv
Blood-Stained Tallit Fragment Found at Site of 1940 Lodz Ghetto Pogrom
Leading Scottish Muslim Politician Slams UK Labour Leader Corbyn's 'Duplicity' on Antisemitism, Islamophobia
Israel Showed Russia Proof Syria Was Responsible for Downing Plane: Official