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David A. Harris

David A. Harris is the Executive Director of the American Jewish Committee.

Iran, Israel, and the Bomb

Iran, Israel, and the Bomb

by David A. Harris

A prominent scholar who argues for a nuclear Iran could not be more wrong.


Ten Reasons I Admire Israel

Ten Reasons I Admire Israel

by David A. Harris

Israel’s story is one of the great chapters in the annals of history.


Happy 64th Birthday, Israel!

Happy 64th Birthday, Israel!

by David A. Harris

Celebrating Israel’s unique resolve, resilience, courage, and ingenuity.


Anywhere but Israel

Anywhere but Israel

by David A. Harris

Surely the NY Times could have found a travel writer on Jerusalem who doesn't have baggage on the topic.


The Iranian Threat

The Iranian Threat

by David A. Harris

Why Iran is a serious threat – and getting more so.


Tom Friedman's Defamation

Tom Friedman's Defamation

by David A. Harris

The New York Times columnist crossed a line.


Gilad Shalit & The New York Times

Gilad Shalit & The New York Times

by David A. Harris

Ignoring the real issues involved in his release, the paper writes an infuriating op-ed bashing Israel's prime minister.


A Letter to Nicholas Kristof

A Letter to Nicholas Kristof

by David A. Harris

10 reasons why his recent column is off the mark.


The Hamas Flotilla

The Hamas Flotilla

by David A. Harris

George Orwell, where are you?


Why the Six-Day War Still Matters

Why the Six-Day War Still Matters

by David A. Harris

Ten crucial lessons that resonate to this day.


Abbas Rewriting History

Abbas Rewriting History

by David A. Harris

The lies and distortions of Mahmoud Abbas in his NYT op-ed is a clear rejection of peace.


Three Middle East Myths Exploded

Three Middle East Myths Exploded

by David A. Harris

Will these fallacies be replaced, at long last, by a dose of reality?


How Can You Defend Israel? Part 2

How Can You Defend Israel? Part 2

by David A. Harris

Answering the critics.


How Can You Defend Israel?

How Can You Defend Israel?

by David A. Harris

Why I'm proud to stand up for Israel.


Poland's Tragedy is Our Tragedy

Poland's Tragedy is Our Tragedy

by David A. Harris

I lost friends in the crash that killed key leaders from the Polish government, economy, and military.


Usurping History

Usurping History

by David A. Harris

How not to advance Arab-Israeli peace.


Rank Hypocrisy

Rank Hypocrisy

by David A. Harris

When Israel isn't involved, suddenly pro-Palestinian forces are silent.


Haiti and Gaza

Haiti and Gaza

by David A. Harris

When self-reflection become self-destruction.


Iran: What Price Failure?

Iran: What Price Failure?

by David A. Harris

We must increase the penalty for defiance.


UN Human Wrongs Council

UN Human Wrongs Council

by David A. Harris

Could they distinguish between a democratic state and a terrorist entity? Clearly not.


Peace: More than a Slogan

Peace: More than a Slogan

by David A. Harris

A New York Times columnist's blind spot on Israel.


Nothing Short of a Miracle

Nothing Short of a Miracle

by David A. Harris

Step back from the news of the moment and take stock of the larger picture.


Yearning for Peace

Yearning for Peace

by David A. Harris

Please stop lecturing Israel about the need to pursue peace.


The U.S.- Israel Relationship: Fact and Fiction

The U.S.- Israel Relationship: Fact and Fiction

by David A. Harris

What is the truth about the Israel lobby?


Ten Ways Israel is Treated Differently

Ten Ways Israel is Treated Differently

by David A. Harris

Here's my list. I invite readers to suggest other examples that particularly irk them.


It's Not About Israel

It's Not About Israel

by David A. Harris

The destabilizing factors in the Middle East run far deeper than the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.


Wake-Up Call

Wake-Up Call

by David A. Harris

It's time to recognize that Israel is in danger and needs our help. If we Jews aren't going to respond to the call, who will?


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